Three Scots dialects added to new app by Highland developer
An app developer from the Highlands has taken an innovative approach to his debut product, by featuring Gaelic, Doric and well-known Glaswegian phrases in the game.
HIE’s Entrepreneurial Academy to host free workshops
Development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is running a series of sessions aimed at boosting skills in businesses around the region in the coming weeks.
Salmon farm mortality figures to be published
A fish farming industry body will today start publishing monthly mortality figures for all Scotland’s salmon farms for the first time.
Salmon farmers hail successful project to produce ‘cleaner fish’
Two major salmon farmers have reported a milestone in their efforts to control sea lice.
Moray business finishes giant floating riverbank
A growing Moray firm has completed its biggest contract to date, building the world’s largest floating riverbank in France.
‘Huge gap’ between best and worst salmon farms
A charity has said a new report it has published on animal welfare in the Scottish salmon farming sector reveals an “enormous gap between the best farms and the worst offenders”.
Shortbread maker Walkers hit by soaring butter costs
The world’s best-known shortbread maker is counting the cost of “one of the most challenging” spells in its 120-year history after soaring butter prices took a 60% bite out of its profits.
Major projects helping build Robertson’s future
Major construction projects are expected to boost Robertson’s turnover by more than 25%, the family-owned infrastructure business has announced.
Training firm launched by entrepreneur Gio Benedetti wins lucrative Highland Council health and safety contract
A company launched by Scots serial entrepreneur Gio Benedetti has secured what it describes as a “lucrative contract” to provide first aid and health and safety training for Highland Council employees.
Springfield expects increase in profits
Elgin-based Springfield Properties expects a significant increase in profits and turnover in the second half of its financial year.
Skills strategy project envisages creating 40,000 new roles throughout industry
A project to develop a new UK oil and gas skills strategy, which could lead to 40,000 new jobs, has been launched after skills and standards body Opito gained widespread support for its recently published Workforce Dynamics Review.
OGIC investment in new technology hits £3.8m
Investment in new technology development by the Oil and Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC) has hit £3.8 million after the Aberdeen-based facility signed its 75th project.
North and north-east firms in running for Scottish Environment Business awards
Firms and organisations in the north and north-east have been named among the contenders for the Scottish Environment Business awards, known as the Vibes.
Forsyths boss says oil and gas recovers ‘at just the right time’ as whisky slows
The boss of still-maker and fabrication group Forsyths said an upturn in the oil and gas sector had come at the right time for the firm as the growth of the Scotch whisky industry shows signs of slowing down.
Brewing giant investing major refurbishments in the Highlands
Brewing giant Heineken is eyeing further investment in Highland pubs as it prepares to give one of the oldest bars in Inverness a £450,000 makeover.
Speymalt Whisky Distributors appoint designers for new build
The international architectural practice NORR has been appointed by Moray-based Speymalt Whisky Distributors to design a multi-million-pound distillery it plans to build near Grantown.
Couple move production of award-winning gin to Colonsay
A husband and wife distilling team have moved production of an award-winning gin they launched last year from the mainland to their home island of Colonsay.
HIE intervention saves website credited with securing work worth £174 million
A website credited with helping secure contracts worth a total of more than £174 million for small and medium-sized businesses in the north and north-east over the past six years has been saved from closure.
Scottish Provincial Press falls into the red after ‘very challenging year’
Inverness-based local newspaper publisher Scottish Provincial Press (SPP) has plunged into the red during what its managing director described as a “very challenging year.”
Cruise ships hailed amid finance storm
The chairman of Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) has hailed the growing contribution of cruise ship visits as the organisation released its annual review, showing a steep drop in profits and a decline in turnover last year.
GlenAllachie reveals its core range and global ambition
Independent boutique Scotch whisky distillery The GlenAllachie has unveiled its first core range of aged single malts, selected by master distiller Billy Walker.
New gin ‘next big step’ for GlenWyvis distillery
The community-owned Ross-shire distillery, GlenWyvis, has launched a new gin and unveiled fresh branding for its products.
Health science hub plan
Plans for a major life sciences and healthcare development at Inverness Campus, expected to create nearly 190 jobs, will be unveiled next week.
£2.4m catamaran introduced to Loch Ness by Jacobite’s fleet
Cruise company Loch Ness by Jacobite has introduced a £2.4 million catamaran, capable of carrying up to 200 sightseers, to its fleet.
Moray business taking a step forward in neurological research
A new Moray business is looking to change the lives of people who suffer from neurological conditions or lower limb injuries.
Craftworks to get prime spot during city festival
Items created by craft makers in the north and north-east will feature in an industry showcase taking place in Edinburgh during the city’s famous festivals in August.
Cavendish Nuclear framework deals total £10m to support decommissioning work at Dounreay
Cavendish Nuclear has signed two further framework deals totalling £10 million to support decommissioning work at Dounreay.
‘FitHome’ hailed as key for independent living
A new ‘FitHome’ village in the Highlands, which uses data-gathering equipment and artificial intelligence to support independent living, could be replicated around the world, according to a partner in the ground-breaking project.
Black Isle cider maker presses for slice of drinks business
A Black Isle-based businessman is vying to be among the leading – and most northerly – cider makers in the country.
Tomatin Distillery celebrates sales success of brands in US and Germany
The new boss of Tomatin Distillery, near Inverness, is toasting sales success in the USA and Germany, as well as the UK, after achieving double digit annual growth.
Water project in full flow
The key element of a £15 million Outer Hebrides water improvement project is being taken to pieces at the Highland factory where it was built to be transported to the islands.
Funds for ‘smart’ homes
The boss of an Easter Ross company involved in a pioneering “smart homes” initiative has said new funding and support from energy giant Centrica will help take its work to new levels.