Moray-based digital telecoms firm broadens horizons
Moray-based digital telecoms company Fibre 1 is expanding its UK-wide business network, with moves into offices in London and Forres.
Hotels group sees sharp upturn after investment
Hospitality group Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has said one of its key Highland operations has seen a “sharp upturn” in corporate bookings following a significant investment in its meetings and conference facilities.
Researchers developing a canine cancer registry
Researchers believe a pioneering Highland project to gather information about cancers among dogs in Scotland could improve prevention and care and help efforts to combat human forms of the disease.
Chances of luring young talent now less remote
Continued investment is needed to boost the number of young people and families choosing to live and work in the Highlands and Islands, the head of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in the area has said.
Roundtable to discuss immigration after Brexit
The post-Brexit future of thousands of people from the EU working in Scotland will be the focus of a meeting between north business leaders and the Scottish Government’s Europe Minister Ben Macpherson next week.
HIE builds awareness at its BlockExchange
Building with Lego blocks will be used to help explain the complexities of dealing with blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies at an event for businesses in the Highlands today.
Field-to-fork restaurant will be real family affair
A Highland family is planning to offer diners a true “field-to-fork” experience after adding a bar and restaurant to their farming and butcher businesses.
Hotel taken over by 46 of its employees
A well-known Highland hotel is being taken over by 46 of its employees as the man who opened it more than 40 years ago plans to bow out of the business.
Probe into allegations of cronyism over top job at RBS
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is investigating allegations of cronyism after a whistleblower claimed the lender appointed a man to a top role on the basis that he is the friend of a senior staff member.
£4.8m ‘leg-up’ to help fisheries supply chain
Almost £5 million of European funding has been reeled in for Scotland’s fishing and aquaculture industry.
Theatre project proves hit for UHI student
A student who launched a social enterprise offering theatre classes for primary school children in Shetland has taken the top award at this year’s University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Business Competition.
Bringing digital skills in the Highlands up to code
A new scheme offering industry-led training for a new generation of software and web developers is being launched in the Highlands next year.
Demand for prestigious Highland homes on rise
Increased investment in the Highlands is contributing to a strong housing market in the region – with demand growing for houses in the £500,000- £1 million bracket, according to the latest figures from an independent property consultancy.
Scotland’s cruise liner industry sails to new passenger number and vessel visit records this year
Scotland’s booming cruise liner industry has sailed to new passenger number and vessel visit records this year, with north ports again proving the most popular for sea-borne holidaymakers.
Port prepares islanders to ride cruise liner wave
A new initiative is being launched to help Shetland companies cash in on the islands’ booming cruise liner trade.
Moray cashmere firm to open store in Edinburgh
Booming cashmere specialist Johnstons of Elgin is to open a flagship store in the heart of the Scottish capital’s luxury shopping quarter.
Stornoway airport hits highest monthly record
The number of passengers using the main airport in the Outer Hebrides soared to a new monthly record in October, according to figures released by airline Loganair.
Hopes of a lifeline to keep Underwater Centre afloat
There was fresh hope last night that new owners will be found to continue the work of a world-leading Highland subsea training centre that went into administration last month.
£1m worth of snow-making equipment saves the day at crisis-hit CairnGorm Mountain
Enterprise chiefs are buying £1million worth of snow-making equipment to boost the fortunes of crisis-hit Cairngorm, while the snow sports centre’s funicular is out of action.
8.4% jump in traffic at Shetland’s main port
More visits by cruise liners, fishing boats and roll-on-roll-off ferries contributed to an 8.4% jump in traffic at Shetland’s main port in the first nine months of this year.
Amazon masterclass highlights the Highlands’ digital potential
Highland businesses and entrepreneurs are being offered the chance to take part in a free Amazon Academy online masterclass in Inverness.
Groove music festival new casualty of Cairngorm crisis
An annual dance music festival at Cairngorm has become the latest victim of the problems affecting the snow sports centre’s funicular railway.
Export strength hailed in new award category
The importance of international trade has been recognised with a new export business of the year category in the 2019 North East Scotland Food and Drink Awards, which are being launched today.
RBS profits boost fails to satisfy anxious investors
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) posted a rise in third quarter profits yesterday, but suffered a hit to its share price after warning over Brexit.
Rates rises in north-east capped at 12.5% till 2022
Increases in business rates for offices in Aberdeen and the north-east will remain capped at a maximum of 12.5% until 2022, the Scottish Government has announced.
MarineMTS deal ‘takes business to new level’
A Stonehaven firm which has developed advanced tracking technology for marine vessels has entered into a multi-million-pound partnership to expand its global sales.
Holyrood to launch new action plan for the economy
The Scottish Government has launched a new economic action plan, which includes an £18 million fund for advanced manufacturing and the piloting of two new “productivity clubs” for businesses.
UK government claims new Fisheries Bill could deliver additional £540 million a year and 5,000 jobs to the industry
Environment Secretary Michael Gove will today launch a new Fisheries Bill, described as a “major milestone” in delivering the UK Government’s pledge to take back control of British waters after Brexit.
Family-run Moray furniture business plans staff increase
A family-run Moray furniture business is planning to take on six more staff after it opens a new outlet three times bigger than its current store.
Programme to help young people in the Highlands develop their businesses
A chocolatier, an estate agent and a seller of Indian spices are among 11 young Highland entrepreneurs selected to take part in a new business growth programme aimed at helping them develop their enterprises.
Lossie Seafoods aims to boost exports with help of new funding
Salmon processor Lossie Seafoods has set its sights on further expansion into international markets after securing a £3.2 million funding package.
Renewed plea for scotch whisky duty to be frozen
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has used a leap of more than 10% in the value of international sales to press its case for a duty freeze on Scotland’s national drink in its domestic market.