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Kian gets true taste of Highland hospitality – thanks to Caithness apprenticeship

Kian gets true taste of Highland hospitality – thanks to Caithness apprenticeship

Kian gets true taste of Highland hospitality – thanks to Caithness apprenticeship

09 March 2024

A hospitality apprentice in the far north has had his confidence boosted by the commitment shown to him within the industry in the region.


Wick's Old Pulteney distillery welcomes this week's Budget

Wick's Old Pulteney distillery welcomes this week's Budget

Wick's Old Pulteney distillery welcomes this week's Budget

07 March 2024

The Old Pulteney distillery in Wick says it is 'cheered' by this week's Budget announcement of an alcohol duty freeze.


Call for councillors to object to Armadale wind farm plan

Call for councillors to object to Armadale wind farm plan

Call for councillors to object to Armadale wind farm plan

03 March 2024

Highland councillors are being asked to back opposition to a controversial wind farm it is feared would “overwhelm” Armadale.


Highland firms urged to get involved in food waste initiative

Highland firms urged to get involved in food waste initiative

Highland firms urged to get involved in food waste initiative

02 March 2024

Food and drink firms in the Highland Council area interested in improving environmental performance are being encouraged to join a new group.


Highland Council explores links with North Sea nations

Highland Council explores links with North Sea nations

Highland Council explores links with North Sea nations

02 March 2024

The importance of strengthening links between the Highlands and European communities linked by the North Sea has been highlighted during talks.


TRUDY MORRIS: Caithness and Sutherland are leading way to net zero future – Wick flights boost is a welcome step in that journey

TRUDY MORRIS: Caithness and Sutherland are leading way to net zero future – Wick flights boost is a welcome step in that journey

TRUDY MORRIS: Caithness and Sutherland are leading way to net zero future – Wick flights boost is a welcome step in that journey

02 March 2024

Trudy Morris welcomes the funding announcement for the Wick-Aberdeen flights, but calls for stability to allow the north Highlands to progress


Fish landings down at Scrabster

Fish landings down at Scrabster

Fish landings down at Scrabster

02 March 2024

The value of fish landings at Scrabster was the third highest for Scottish ports in January but down compared to the same month last year.


Highlands, Islands and Moray’s leading business magazine launches podcast

Highlands, Islands and Moray’s leading business magazine launches podcast

Highlands, Islands and Moray’s leading business magazine launches podcast

01 March 2024

The Executive Podcast provides exclusive interviews with business owners, industry experts, and thought leaders.


£100k skills boost for Caithness and north Sutherland businesses

£100k skills boost for Caithness and north Sutherland businesses

£100k skills boost for Caithness and north Sutherland businesses

01 March 2024

A £100,000 investment has been made to help tackle skills shortages and boost investment across the far north.


HITA: Celebrating the best in the tourism industry for 17 years

HITA: Celebrating the best in the tourism industry for 17 years

HITA: Celebrating the best in the tourism industry for 17 years

01 March 2024

The 17th Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards, which launches today, celebrates the best tourism businesses in the Highlands.


Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

29 February 2024

Staff at the University of the Highlands and Islands hit the picket line this morning amid ongoing strike action over pay and job losses.


Focus North Conference in Wick – seeking to 'drive opportunities to shape our future'

Focus North Conference in Wick – seeking to 'drive opportunities to shape our future'

Focus North Conference in Wick – seeking to 'drive opportunities to shape our future'

28 February 2024

Following the success of the 2023 event, the Focus North business conference is set to kick off again on March 19 in Wick.


UHI engineering talent awarded with prestigious scholarship

UHI engineering talent awarded with prestigious scholarship

UHI engineering talent awarded with prestigious scholarship

26 February 2024

Tom David, 31, a first year HNC Engineering Systems student studying at UHI North, West and Hebrides Thurso campus will receive a bursary worth £5000.


£24.5 million investment announced to secure plans for cable factory at Nigg

£24.5 million investment announced to secure plans for cable factory at Nigg

£24.5 million investment announced to secure plans for cable factory at Nigg

24 February 2024

£24.5 million of public sector support has been announced to secure Japanese company Sumitomo Electric Industries’ investment in a cable factory.


Former Thurso woman on her new events company and upcoming country themed brunch party

Former Thurso woman on her new events company and upcoming country themed brunch party

Former Thurso woman on her new events company and upcoming country themed brunch party

24 February 2024

Lorraine Christie wanted to provide opportunities for new and upcoming artists to have a space to perform, so she created LWC Events Ltd.


Population decline at heart of staffing issues in Caithness and Sutherland

Population decline at heart of staffing issues in Caithness and Sutherland

Population decline at heart of staffing issues in Caithness and Sutherland

24 February 2024

Business Focus by David Richardson


Chamber chief says connectivity is key to economic growth

Chamber chief says connectivity is key to economic growth

Chamber chief says connectivity is key to economic growth

21 February 2024

Trudy Morris emphasised that connectivity is a major factor in achieving economic growth as she expressed relief and delight at the PSO announcement.


NFU Scotland seeks sustainable and profitable future for Scottish agriculture

NFU Scotland seeks sustainable and profitable future for Scottish agriculture

NFU Scotland seeks sustainable and profitable future for Scottish agriculture

18 February 2024

NFU Scotland has set out strategic policy priorities and key asks.


Apprenticeships to be explored in series of online sessions

Apprenticeships to be explored in series of online sessions

Apprenticeships to be explored in series of online sessions

17 February 2024

Employer and skills organisations have joined together to help deliver free events to help local businesses find out about apprenticeships.


New date for AgriScot 2024 agricultural business event

New date for AgriScot 2024 agricultural business event

New date for AgriScot 2024 agricultural business event

17 February 2024

Leading agricultural business event AgriScot is being brought forward by one week this year.


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