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WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

14 May 2024

MSP Màiri McAllan believes the new facility at Port of Nigg has the potential to create hundreds of jobs


Easter Ross distillery staff consider strike action over pay

Easter Ross distillery staff consider strike action over pay

Easter Ross distillery staff consider strike action over pay

14 May 2024

A union leader said: ‘Our members are struggling to make ends meet while being paid less than whisky workers elsewhere.’


PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

14 May 2024

Construction of a new state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Highlands commenced this morning.


£350m Easter Ross investment ‘a vote of confidence in Highlands’

£350m Easter Ross investment ‘a vote of confidence in Highlands’

£350m Easter Ross investment ‘a vote of confidence in Highlands’

14 May 2024

‘At £350m, the Sumitomo project is one of the biggest inward investments we’ve ever attracted to the Highlands and Islands.’


Community-owned distillery distributes funding to organisations across Ross-shire

Community-owned distillery distributes funding to organisations across Ross-shire

Community-owned distillery distributes funding to organisations across Ross-shire

14 May 2024

In all, £20,000 has been given to fourteen community organisations by GlenWyvis.


SSEN deal looks set to power jobs boost at Nigg

SSEN deal looks set to power jobs boost at Nigg

SSEN deal looks set to power jobs boost at Nigg

14 May 2024

A major deal involving a new player at an Easter Ross fabrication yard has been announced as part of massive planned infrastructure investment.


Port of Ardersier owners Haventus secures £100 million investment

Port of Ardersier owners Haventus secures £100 million investment

Port of Ardersier owners Haventus secures £100 million investment

14 May 2024

First Minister John Swinney says the loan of Scottish and UK public money ‘demonstrates the huge confidence in this new facility.’


Why retiring Ross-shire distillery manager didn’t bother reading his contract

Why retiring Ross-shire distillery manager didn’t bother reading his contract

Why retiring Ross-shire distillery manager didn’t bother reading his contract

07 May 2024

The well-respected distillery manager jumped at the chance of the top job and never looked back.


Loss of late night train impacting night-time economy in Highland capital, warns business leader

Loss of late night train impacting night-time economy in Highland capital, warns business leader

Loss of late night train impacting night-time economy in Highland capital, warns business leader

04 May 2024

Failure to bring back a late night train linking Inverness with Ross-shire communities is having an “affect on the city’s night-time economy”.


What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

02 May 2024

Kate Forbes says the SNP must ‘rewin trust’ but is change possible for a party after 17 years in power?


Jobs forecast for green freeport appears to have dropped

Jobs forecast for green freeport appears to have dropped

Jobs forecast for green freeport appears to have dropped

01 May 2024

A UK government report shows the number of jobs produced by the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport could be 75 per cent less than forecast.


How often can a separated parent see their child if they work shifts?

How often can a separated parent see their child if they work shifts?

How often can a separated parent see their child if they work shifts?

01 May 2024

How to help when dealing with parenthood after separation?


Owner pays tribute to parents as establishment crowned Scotland’s best three star hotel

Owner pays tribute to parents as establishment crowned Scotland’s best three star hotel

Owner pays tribute to parents as establishment crowned Scotland’s best three star hotel

01 May 2024

The owner of a family-run Highland hotel has paid tribute to his parents after receiving the accolade of Scotland’s best three-star hotel.


Highland Council traffic prohibition notice leaves Wester Ross community bewildered

Highland Council traffic prohibition notice leaves Wester Ross community bewildered

Highland Council traffic prohibition notice leaves Wester Ross community bewildered

30 April 2024

A Wester Ross community has been left up in arms after Highland Council issued a notice implying the main road into the village was shut.


Plans for new mode of transport in the Highlands take step forward

Plans for new mode of transport in the Highlands take step forward

Plans for new mode of transport in the Highlands take step forward

29 April 2024

Plans for a new mode of transport in the Highlands has taken another step forward.


£140,000 price tag for rundown Easter Ross property

£140,000 price tag for rundown Easter Ross property

£140,000 price tag for rundown Easter Ross property

29 April 2024

It’ll need more than a couple of rugs, as one wag has suggested - but would you fork out £140K for it?


COLUMNIST: Path paved for disposable cup charges, as government chases net-zero

COLUMNIST: Path paved for disposable cup charges, as government chases net-zero

COLUMNIST: Path paved for disposable cup charges, as government chases net-zero

28 April 2024

“The government must ensure that businesses have ready access to alternatives at comparable prices.” columnist David Richardson writes.


Tain couple retires after turning Nairnshire fruit farm into juicy business

Tain couple retires after turning Nairnshire fruit farm into juicy business

Tain couple retires after turning Nairnshire fruit farm into juicy business

27 April 2024

Two farm owners from Easter Ross have retired after leading a popular Nairnshire fruit farm for almost 40 years.


‘We were gobsmacked’ — Tain pub’s joy at regional award win

‘We were gobsmacked’ — Tain pub’s joy at regional award win

‘We were gobsmacked’ — Tain pub’s joy at regional award win

27 April 2024

The Star Inn in Tain won Best Licensed Premises in the Inverness heat.


Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

26 April 2024

Former care home staff accommodation in Wester Ross looks set to be turned into accessible housing under plans lodged with Highland Council.


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