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Gym plan go-ahead for Easter Ross industrial estate
Gym plan go-ahead for Easter Ross industrial estate
17 July 2022
An empty industrial unit in Tain can be converted into a gym after planners from Highland Council gave the scheme their approval.
'Wood' you believe what Applecross Art Gallery has done to give new life to old fence posts?
'Wood' you believe what Applecross Art Gallery has done to give new life to old fence posts?
16 July 2022
The gallery is supporting the circular economy by taking old posts and turning them into picture frames.
Gym plan go-ahead for Easter Ross industrial estate
Gym plan go-ahead for Easter Ross industrial estate
16 July 2022
An empty industrial unit in Tain can be converted into a gym after planners from Highland Council gave the scheme their approval.
Dynamic duo have fry hopes for Wester Ross food trailer venture
Dynamic duo have fry hopes for Wester Ross food trailer venture
16 July 2022
The duo saw an opportunity to plug gaps in what is being offered to locals and visitors alike in tourist-magnet Applecross.
POLL: What do you think of proposed designs for Academy Street in Highland capital?
POLL: What do you think of proposed designs for Academy Street in Highland capital?
14 July 2022
The £800,000 project involves increasing access for pedestrians and cyclists and reducing it for vehicles
More needed to protect against 'highly contagious disease' says NFU Scotland
More needed to protect against 'highly contagious disease' says NFU Scotland
14 July 2022
The status has been raised from medium to high
CalMac offers free travel for Ukrainian refugees
CalMac offers free travel for Ukrainian refugees
13 July 2022
FERRY operator CalMac is showing its support to people fleeing from the conflict in the Ukraine by offering free ferry travel to refugees.
UPDATE: Overnight Easter Ross A9 junction closure planned
UPDATE: Overnight Easter Ross A9 junction closure planned
13 July 2022
Overnight closures of the A9/B817 junction south of Evanton will be required to complete ongoing road surfacing improvements in the area.
Dingwall shoppers deliver donation boost to lifeline food group
Dingwall shoppers deliver donation boost to lifeline food group
13 July 2022
More than 100 boxes of donations were collected at a time when demand is soaring.
Time for 'empty promises' on bank closures is over says Ross-shire MP
Time for 'empty promises' on bank closures is over says Ross-shire MP
12 July 2022
Damaging bank and ATM closures hitting areas like Ross-shire disproportionately hard are affecting local residents and visitors alike, it is claimed.
Boost for Highland Green Freeport bid as ex-SSE Renewables chief is made chairman
Boost for Highland Green Freeport bid as ex-SSE Renewables chief is made chairman
12 July 2022
Jim Smith takes up the role as Opportunity Cromarty Firth awaits the UK and Scottish governments' decision
'No magic litter fairy' warning as Highland visitor season gears up
'No magic litter fairy' warning as Highland visitor season gears up
12 July 2022
Visitors to Highlands asked to respect the 'majestic and culturally rich' area and avoid activities which could wreak havoc or create tension.
Textile specialists offered free workshop on the importance of the circular economy
Textile specialists offered free workshop on the importance of the circular economy
12 July 2022
The textiles sector makes a significant contribution to Scotland’s carbon footprint - the virtual session will create dialogue around sustainability.
New mark aims to promote inclusion
New mark aims to promote inclusion
12 July 2022
A new initiative was recently launched by five LGBT+ organisations aimed at promoting inclusive spaces across Scotland.
Ross-Shire Engineering makes major new investment
Ross-Shire Engineering makes major new investment
11 July 2022
Water treatment engineering group, Ross-Shire Engineering (RSE), has today announced a majority investment in Bristol-based GPS and GPS Links.
'Start-up czar' for Scotland makes pitch for potential of Highlands
'Start-up czar' for Scotland makes pitch for potential of Highlands
11 July 2022
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announced the appointment of Scotland’s chief entrepreneur, Mark Logan.
More than half of Scottish bank branches have closed since 2015
More than half of Scottish bank branches have closed since 2015
11 July 2022
The official report shows bank closure rates higher in Scotland than anywhere else in the UK.
Do you know the best in business for 2022?
Do you know the best in business for 2022?
10 July 2022
The Highland Business Awards will return in September. Nominations are now open.
Opportunity knocks for Cromarty Firth and wider Highlands as green freeport bidders play waiting game
Opportunity knocks for Cromarty Firth and wider Highlands as green freeport bidders play waiting game
10 July 2022
Opportunity Cromarty Firth's green freeport bid faces stiff competition but backers remain adamant over the impact success could have.
Do you know any trailblazing women in business?
Do you know any trailblazing women in business?
09 July 2022
The Highland Business Women Awards take place this August. Nominations are open now.
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