Business

He says the key financial are ‘commercialisation, fan engagement, entertainment, leisure options and community building’.

Unesco World Heritage Site status for the Flow Country will unlock a raft of economic, environmental and social opportunities, it has been predicted.

The prestigious Highland Business Awards is open for entries and there is a fantastic range of categories so every business should be able to enter.

The Highlands is set to miss out on the chance of becoming home to a new UK public energy company, according to reports.

All roads lead to the Black Isle next week for members of the farming community and revellers anticipating the biggest show event of the year.

Debbie brings a wealth of health and social care experience to the role, having worked for the Highland Council, Moray Council and NHS Highland.

To celebrate the fascinating Scottish heritage, The Seaforth Restaurant in Ullapool will launch a brand new, immersive experience this summer.

Fergus Ewing warns ‘this is unfair to the existing businesses and potentially illegal and unsafe for holiday makers’.

They went out to survey their handiwork - and what a colourful affair it is!

Gledfiled Distillery was founded by young entrepreneur Ciara Bow of Ardgay.

Over 1000 people working on the build with 3 million metres of cable installed so far this year – enough to run up and down the A9 seven times.

MSP Emma Roddick said Highland Stoneware was a “staple of Sutherland”.

More than 10 flights have been impacted so far.

‘Store cattle trade…was extremely brisk, despite the recent doom and gloom of weather conditions and the prime trade being stagnant.’

Figures compiled by the enterprise agency show how businesses and communities have been supported by the agency during the 2023/ 24 financial year.

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant has backed calls for GB Energy to be based in the Highlands.

Business Focus by David Richardson

Over the coming weeks, each category will be revealed – with an array of cutting-edge businesses and leaders making it to the finals.

Who is impacted by the global IT outage?

CalMac has warned their Ullapool to Stornoway ferry passengers of an amended timetable, due to the HebCelt Festival in Stornoway this weekend.