Board of Directors Recruitment – Socially Growing, Thurso

31st August 2023

Do you have a strong track record in enterprise, or a passion for sustainability? Socially Growing is a social enterprise, based in Thurso, consisting of a plastic free re-fill shop and community owned greenhouses. They have remote or hybrid opportunities for ambitious and driven people who can spare 8-10 hours per month to help shape […]

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Betrayal and Loss: Australian maker and remaker to stage solo exhibition in Strathnaver Museum’s new annex

24th August 2023

  “Overwhelmed” and “Lost” by Artist, Barry Smith. During September Strathnaver Museum will be hosting Australian sculptural artist and metal worker Barry Smith’s new body of work entitled ‘Betrayal and Loss’. Inspired by his visits to north Sutherland, Barry’s new exhibition is based on Donald Macleod’s Letter XI published in Gloomy Memories: The Highland Clearances […]

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Sutherland-based GMG Energy further strengthens its management team as it uses its huge solar array to end reliance on fossil fuel

24th August 2023

Vasile Damian, new Sawmill Manager at GMG Energy. A rapidly-expanding Highland timber products specialist has made a keystone appointment to its management team which will enable it to enhance its contribution to the sustainable trading environment of the sparsely-populated region. Biomass supplier GMG Energy, which contributes significantly to the circular economy in the Highlands and […]

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Meet the Buyer North Meet set to bring businesses together for the largest free procurement event in the North of Scotland

21st August 2023

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) will hold the sixth annual Meet the Buyer North event on Tuesday, 12 September as an in-person event at the Music Halls in Aberdeen. Partnered by the Scottish Government and the Commercial and Procurement Shared Services, this free event will allow local businesses based in Moray, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Highland, […]

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Trudy Morris, Chief Executive, Caithness Chamber of Commerce, there is #NoWrongPath

18th August 2023

It’s hard to believe it is late summer already and once again hundreds of teenagers across the nation have received their exam results. To coincide with the day when the Scottish Qualification Authority notifies students of their grades, Developing the Young Workforce has for several years run a national campaign called #NoWrongPath. The #NoWrongPath social […]

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Eastern Airways – Wick-Aberdeen Service Offers!

17th August 2023

Eastern Airways announce two fantastic offers on the Wick/John O’Groats-Aberdeen air service. Students baggage offer  Moving away for studies can be a stressful time for all, especially with all of that luggage! Eastern Airways are helping all students this September using our Wick – Aberdeen and Newquay – London Gatwick routes by offering a FREE upgrade on […]

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Wick Harbour Authority – Appointment of Board Members 2023

16th August 2023

Wick Harbour Authority – Appointment of Board Members 2023 Closing Date for applications – Friday 8th September 2023 Close of Business Day Due to completion of the term of two existing Board Members, Wick Harbour Authority is seeking applications from high quality individuals interested in being considered for Board membership. Each term of office will […]

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Members Spotlight: Reids of Caithness

15th August 2023

Get to know Reid’s of Caithness – The baking family bringing a taste of Caithness to an international market! From delicious all-butter shortbread boarding first-class rail services and jetting off on Atlantic flights, to rainbow rows of their signature tartan tins displayed inside premium malls and delicatessens from Asia and to Australia; Reid’s of Caithness […]

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West of Orkney Windfarm announce supply chain event in Caithness

15th August 2023

The West of Orkney Windfarm will be hosting a supply chain event in Thurso on September 14 where local businesses can meet members of the project team and learn more about how to bid successfully for future work packages. The event, which has been organised in partnership with the Caithness Chamber of Commerce, will be […]

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Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2023 finalists announced

27th July 2023

Social Enterprise Scotland has announced the shortlist for the prestigious Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2023 recognising some of Scotland’s most pioneering social enterprises. The Awards, organised by Social Enterprise Scotland, recognise excellence and outstanding achievements by social enterprises – businesses that reinvest their profits for social and environmental good – that demonstrate they’re improving and […]

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