Business

A study is underway to find out what demand there is for commercial property and land in the Highlands and Islands.

Highland Council has responded to worries that not enough housing is planned to meet future demand in the region.

A Midlands-based company is helping reduce fuel costs for tenants and boost sustainability by doubling the size of Wick's district heating system.

Plans have been put forward to Highland Council for a pet crematorium facility to be sited near Wick.

Highland business leaders want councillors to ‘seize the opportunity’ of the Cromarty and Inverness Green Freeport to boost 'critical' infrastructure.

The developer of a proposed five-turbine wind farm close to Thurso claims the scheme will improve biodiversity by improving habitats in the area.

New figures from the Crofting Commission show a big increase in new entrants to crofting – with over 500 joining the sector in the year to March 2023.

Phil Anderson Financial Service announced that Louise Cormack has successfully passed her final exam and is now a fully qualified mortgage adviser.

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant led a debate in Holyrood about the Bank of Scotland's decision to withdraw mobile branch services across the country.

Phil Anderson Financial Services has announced a valued member of its Wick team is now a fully qualified mortgage adviser.

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Scottish Government experts will now review the case and send a report with recommendations to Ministers.

If you’re in need of something to brighten up these dark winter evenings, head across to Orkney for the inaugural Kirkwall BID Festival of Light.

Most businesses in the Highlands consider their links with the local community as either equal to or more important than their profitable growth.

Funding has been awarded to help businesses in Caithness and north Sutherland diversify from traditional skills to green skills.

Caithness Chamber representatives outline concerns to Fiona Hyslop

A Caithness creative group was ready to host its first craft fair and show at Scrabster village hall when a major problem occurred.

North business leader Trudy Morris has said she hopes the sale of Thurso's battery factory will bring stability and peace of mind to its employees.

John O'Groats Mill Trust (£50K) and Reay Golf Club (£75K) are quids in along with other Caithness groups for the Community Regeneration Fund.

The biggest provider of affordable homes in the Highlands has secured heating bills support for 600 tenants to help them with winter costs.