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Highlands and Islands Enterprise HIE investment triggers £6 million John O’Groats transformation
HIE is investing £1.8 million to support the revitalisation of one of Scotland’s most famous visitor locations, John O’Groats.
Moray firm cleans up at national awards
A highly innovative Moray business has won two national environmental awards. Biomatrix Water, based at Horizon Scotland in Forres, has won the Rushlight Water Innovation Award 2024 and the Rushlight Water Treatment Award 2024.
‘Make it Moray’ brings energy to the region
Moray plans to harness opportunities in the energy sector this month as a business and recruitment fair is held in Elgin for local companies and individuals.
Global business expands Caithness operation
CSC, a global business providing technology-enabled solutions and services, is working with the North’s development agency to expand its Caithness workforce over the next two years.
Highland communities could hold key to Big Society
The rest of the UK could learn from how small communities in the Highlands and Islands have embraced enterprise, as neighbourhoods across Britain are asked to participate in the ‘Big Society’.
Health research unit unveils state-of-the-art equipment
A £1 million investment in state-of-the-art equipment has completed the creation of a major health research laboratory, part of the new University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), in Inverness.
Forest buyout gives community a greater say in its own destiny
A community-led company in the North of Scotland is celebrating the purchase of 40 hectares of land at Rumster Forest in Caithness and is now pressing forward its ambitious plans to generate sustainable income for its own residents.
Highlands and Islands school pupils debate a hot topic
School pupils across the Highlands and Islands have been researching and debating the hot topic of renewable energy as part of the Big Green Challenge debating competition.
New catamaran for Harris tour operator is a first for Scotland
An Isle of Harris based cruise operator is investing in a new catamaran which will be used all year round when recreational sea angling is introduced to their range of trips.
New community business centre for Galson Estate
Work starts this week on an energy efficient business centre for Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn (Galson Estate Trust) which is supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
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