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OPINION: Far north is helping push growth in tourism to 'stunning region'

OPINION: Far north is helping push growth in tourism to 'stunning region'

OPINION: Far north is helping push growth in tourism to 'stunning region'

14 January 2024

Chris Taylor, VisitScotland destination development director, says Caithness and Sutherland are prime assets in Scotland's international offering


Highland MSP backs scheme to help small-scale food producers

Highland MSP backs scheme to help small-scale food producers

Highland MSP backs scheme to help small-scale food producers

13 January 2024

A Scottish Government scheme to support small-scale food producers has been welcomed by Green MSP Ariane Burgess.


North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

12 January 2024

Ariane Burgess calls for more support for the sector


Highland MP calls for meeting over 'worrying' news for staff as Menzies Parcels faces closure

Highland MP calls for meeting over 'worrying' news for staff as Menzies Parcels faces closure

Highland MP calls for meeting over 'worrying' news for staff as Menzies Parcels faces closure

12 January 2024

The north of Scotland firm has notified staff of its impending closure.


'Significant, tangible benefits' expected at Dounreay for years to come, says Caithness business chief

'Significant, tangible benefits' expected at Dounreay for years to come, says Caithness business chief

'Significant, tangible benefits' expected at Dounreay for years to come, says Caithness business chief

11 January 2024

Trudy Morris comments after report reveals over £200 million spent at the site in 2022/23


Dounreay socio-economic review shows total spend of over £200m

Dounreay socio-economic review shows total spend of over £200m

Dounreay socio-economic review shows total spend of over £200m

10 January 2024

Total spend at the Dounreay site during 2022/23 amounted to £202.4 million, with £113.5m being spent with the supply chain, it has emerged.


Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) looking for new board members

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) looking for new board members

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) looking for new board members

10 January 2024

People with a commitment to the future of the Highlands and Islands are being invited to apply to join the board of the region’s development agency.


Orbex set date for second community consultation over proposed changes to Sutherland Spaceport

Orbex set date for second community consultation over proposed changes to Sutherland Spaceport

Orbex set date for second community consultation over proposed changes to Sutherland Spaceport

10 January 2024

The second public consultation meeting will be held at the Ben Loyal Hotel on January 18 from 12pm-2pm and 5pm-8pm.


Mr Bates vs The Post Office: Scandal the 'biggest miscarriage of justice of our time'

Mr Bates vs The Post Office: Scandal the 'biggest miscarriage of justice of our time'

Mr Bates vs The Post Office: Scandal the 'biggest miscarriage of justice of our time'

09 January 2024

A Highland MSP has made a bid for the issue to be discussed at the Scottish parliament tomorrow.


Employers urged to find local talent at Caithness jobs fair

Employers urged to find local talent at Caithness jobs fair

Employers urged to find local talent at Caithness jobs fair

09 January 2024

Businesses are being encouraged to sign up for a leading far north jobs fair due to take place next month.


Orbex appoints new chief executive officer and executive chairman as it prepares for completion of Sutherland Spaceport

Orbex appoints new chief executive officer and executive chairman as it prepares for completion of Sutherland Spaceport

Orbex appoints new chief executive officer and executive chairman as it prepares for completion of Sutherland Spaceport

08 January 2024

Orbex began construction of Sutherland Spaceport last year.


Interested parties show 'credible interest' in Thurso battery manufacturer

Interested parties show 'credible interest' in Thurso battery manufacturer

Interested parties show 'credible interest' in Thurso battery manufacturer

08 January 2024

Hopes of a fresh start for Thurso battery manufacturer AMTE Power have risen, with "credible interest" reported from "several interested parties".


Cliff-top castle in Dunbeath is one of most popular homes on market in 2023

Cliff-top castle in Dunbeath is one of most popular homes on market in 2023

Cliff-top castle in Dunbeath is one of most popular homes on market in 2023

08 January 2024

Dunbeath Castle has been listed in the top 10 most popular properties for sale in 2023 by an online estate agents.


Record year for EnerQuip with revenues over £20 million

Record year for EnerQuip with revenues over £20 million

Record year for EnerQuip with revenues over £20 million

04 January 2024

An Aberdeenshire-based oilfield equipment firm with premises in Caithness has reported a record year in which revenues exceeded £20 million.


New organiser talks about taking on the mantle of Watten's popular craft fairs

New organiser talks about taking on the mantle of Watten's popular craft fairs

New organiser talks about taking on the mantle of Watten's popular craft fairs

03 January 2024

After a social media post declared that a popular craft event at Watten Village Hall was in need of a new organiser, Glyn Salisbury stepped in.


Fancy a job on the trains? Full steam ahead for ScotRail recruitment drive

Fancy a job on the trains? Full steam ahead for ScotRail recruitment drive

Fancy a job on the trains? Full steam ahead for ScotRail recruitment drive

02 January 2024

ScotRail is steaming into 2024 with scores of vacancies set to be filled as part of its biggest recruitment drive in years.


Buyer sought for award-winning John O'Groats deli and bakery

Buyer sought for award-winning John O'Groats deli and bakery

Buyer sought for award-winning John O'Groats deli and bakery

02 January 2024

The award-winning Stacks deli and bakery at John O'Groats is up for sale after more than seven years of family ownership.


Banks and post offices ‘essential’ to 20-minute neighbourhood proposals

Banks and post offices ‘essential’ to 20-minute neighbourhood proposals

Banks and post offices ‘essential’ to 20-minute neighbourhood proposals

01 January 2024

A survey of older people across Scotland has highlighted the importance of bank and post office branches closer to their home.


BUSINESS FOCUS: Whether 2023’s been tough or terrific, here’s one way to get 2024 off to a flying start

BUSINESS FOCUS: Whether 2023’s been tough or terrific, here’s one way to get 2024 off to a flying start

BUSINESS FOCUS: Whether 2023’s been tough or terrific, here’s one way to get 2024 off to a flying start

30 December 2023

We all hope to start next year on a high, and here’s something that will help: enter our FSB UK Celebrating Small Business Awards.


Wick firm hit as environmental agency issues fines totalling £85k in 2023

Wick firm hit as environmental agency issues fines totalling £85k in 2023

Wick firm hit as environmental agency issues fines totalling £85k in 2023

29 December 2023

A Wick company is among those to have been issued with fines during 2023 for breaches of environmental regulation, according to the environment agency


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