Eden Court’s expansion aspirations supported by Highland Council
Eden Court's investigations into the possibility of expanding its main theatre to accommodate blockbuster shows was welcomed yesterday by Highland councillors.
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World-leading research to continue as UHI purchases Inveness’ Centre for Health Sciences in £9.8million deal
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has agreed a multi-million-pound takeover of the Centre for Health Science in Inverness.
Hopes Moray bridge campaign may be able to secure £200k funding boost
Campaigners fighting to restore access to a Moray beach have been boosted by the possibility they may get a £200,000 cash injection.
Funding for Aberdeen firm’s whisky barrel innovation
An Aberdeen firm has been awarded more than £32,000 to develop ways to measure the level of whisky in a barrel using ultrasound technology.
Bootcamp puts firms on elevator to success
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Business Gateway have appointed Aberdeen-based business support organisation Elevator to run the first, fully funded business accelerator in Moray.
Moray aspiring entrepreneurs offered programme to fast-track their success
Aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners across Moray are being invited to apply for a new 13-week training programme designed to fast-track their growth and success.
Life is sweet for Highland firm with £64,000 expansion plans
A young Highland entrepreneur is embarking on a £64,000 expansion of his business, creating three new jobs in a Wester Ross hamlet.
Plans for £3.5 million food and drink technology centre for the Highlands revealed
Proposals have emerged for a £3.5 million food and drink technology centre to be developed in the Highlands.
Talent attraction manager to be drafted in to help NHS Grampian woes
A "talent attraction manager" will offer expert advice which could ease the staffing crisis in Moray's health services.
German wind energy company to create new jobs in Highland capital
German wind energy company Enercon is to open a “flagship” Scottish distribution and training facility employing 20 people at Inverness Airport Business Park (IABP) early next year.
North ‘ideal’ as test bed for aerospace industry
The Highlands & islands and Moray are an “ideal living laboratory” for aviation and aerospace testing, the UK Government has been told.
Meet the woman charged with attracting talented people to Moray
A new Highlands and Islands Enterprise manager charged with attracting talented people to Moray has been appointed.
VAT recovery practice review by HMRC will be valuable, says HIE
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has said an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) review of its VAT recovery practices, which has been under way for the past 20 months, will be “valuable” in updating its methods.
Queen’s Birthday Honours: CBE for HIE chairman for his contribution to economic and community development
The chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has been made a Commander of the British Empire in recognition of his contribution to economic and community development in Scotland.
Audit Scotland investigates HIE’s ability to run its crisis-hit Cairngorm ski resort
Scottish Government auditors are investigating the ability of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to run the Cairngorm ski area and questioning the organisation’s valuation of the resort’s failed funicular railway.
Half of north businesses believe Brexit poses ‘risk’
Almost 500 companies in the Highlands and islands have said they believe Brexit presents a “significant risk” to their business.
Sutherland spaceport: Documentary of project in demand
Spaceport developers in the Highlands have received “several” bids from film-makers who are keen to follow the project for a TV documentary.
Young people gather to discuss future leaders
Thirty young people from the Highlands and Finland will gather in Aviemore today to explore how to attract the next generation of development leaders.
North businesses encouraged to explore links with Canada
Trade links between the far north and the Great White North will be highlighted during an upcoming seminar on how firms in the Highlands and Islands can tap into the Canadian market.
Skye estate to be divided up and offered for sale
An estate in the north west of Skye is to be divided up and sold, after Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) announced plans for a phased exit from its ownership of Orbost Estate.
New horizons for Skye tourism firm following St Kilda boat grant
A Skye marine tourism firm plans to expand and create jobs after securing more than £36,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for a new vessel to run trips to St Kilda.
International businessman to deliver negotiation masterclass in the Highlands
An international business expert who has successfully brokered multi-billion-pound deals is hosting a two-day negotiation masterclass in Inverness this week.
Disastrous season prompts Cairngorm investment promise
Money will be spent on Cairngorm mountain facilities to try and offer more to visitors over the summer after a disastrous winter season, it has emerged.
Young decision-makers’ chance to make impact
A dozen decision-makers from young companies across the Highlands have been chosen to take part in a new business development scheme.
Brexit-fearing Germans stockpiling Scottish ale
Beer-loving Bavarians are stocking up on supplies of Highland craft ale to avoid running dry in the event of a hard Brexit, according to a north brewery boss.
Growth deal vision for Moray could help boost space sector
A new £200million vision for Moray could help the region reach for the stars.
Highlands and islands to benefit from Data Lab
A new facility aimed at ensuring the Highlands and islands benefit from growing market opportunities in data science has been launched in Inverness by Digital Economy Minister Kate Forbes.
H&I entrepreneurs invited to apply for business growth programme
Ambitious entrepreneurs of the Highlands and Islands can now apply for this year’s Scotland Can Do SCALE programme.
Trade ‘premier league’ exit awaits companies
North businesses must prepare for relegation from the “premier league to the fourth division” of international trade after a hard Brexit, a senior enterprise agency chief has said.
Scots universities spend £4.8million on credit cards
Universities in the north of Scotland are spending thousands of pounds every month on items including takeaway pizza, coffee and bouquets of flowers.
Businesses in Moray get chance to learn how to create a digital strategy
Businesses in Moray are being given the opportunity to learn how to create the most effective digital strategy from a leading expert in the field.
Protestors say proposed Skye aerodrome reopening will ‘subsidise rich people’s flights to the island’
Skye residents have urged agencies to think again over plans to trial the reintroduction of air services to the island’s Ashaig Airport.