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Caithness Transport Forum hears positive updates on services, despite ongoing challenges

22nd November 2022

Despite transport challenges this year the Caithness Transport Forum was pleased to hear of productive transport developments and advocacy within the North Highlands at its recent meeting in November. Members heard updates on the impacts of increased investment in the region. Amongst the highlights of these successes is the Public Service Obligation (PSO) in place […]

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Castletown Mill Milestone Celebrated With ‘Topping Out’ Ceremony

10th December 2024

To celebrate the completion of the Caithness and Welsh slate roofs at Castletown Mill on 11th December 2024, Dunnet Bay Distillers Ltd will be holding a ‘Topping Out’ ceremony. ‘Topping Out’ is a rite traditionally held when the roof of a building is completed. Because Castletown Mill is one of the largest and most imposing […]

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GMG Energy installs high-efficiency boiler to kiln-dry fuel for Highland consumers’ log burning stoves

29th November 2024

A highly efficient renewable powered fuel boiler funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has been installed by Halladale-based GMG Energy and is now being used to help kiln-dry logs for domestic stoves throughout the Highland and beyond. And, said owner-director, Malcolm Morrison, after a professional installation process masterminded by consulting engineer, Andy Groves, the […]

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A Taste of Success! Attendance Record Smashed at Taste North 2024

27th November 2024

Taste North 2024 welcomed over 2,100 visitors, setting a new attendance record for the annual food and drink festival organised by Venture North. Now in its ninth year, the event showcased the best in local produce, featuring 56 exhibitors, including exciting new businesses from Orkney, the North Highlands, and Kinross. Renowned Scottish celebrity chef and […]

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Become a Mentor with MCR Pathways: Transform Lives with Just an Hour a Week

27th November 2024

MCR Pathways is an award-winning national charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people, including those in care, young carers, and individuals facing instability. Through its school-based mentoring programme, the organisation pairs young people with fully-trained volunteer mentors to help them achieve equality in education, career opportunities, and life chances. The impact of mentoring: 83% of mentored […]

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Norscot SMDH Demonstrator Project: Pioneering Sustainable Manufacturing

25th November 2024

Earlier this year, Norscot, a manufacturer of timber frame kits and fenestration systems, received the Digital Innovation Fund Rapid Demonstrator Award from the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) This award recognises the Company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in UK manufacturing. The six-month project aims to transform the Company operations through digital technologies and sustainability […]

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Public Consultation on Proposed Highland Visitor Levy

25th November 2024

The Highland Council is proposing a visitor levy for the Highland region of 5% on overnight accommodation, applicable year-round. A 12-week public consultation on this proposal is currently underway and will close on Friday, 7th February 2025. It is crucial for businesses, residents, and visitors to share their views directly through the Highland Council consultation […]

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Sutherland Spaceport: Construction Opportunities Available

25th November 2024

Exciting progress continues at Sutherland Spaceport, as Orbex move closer to establishing the UK’s first vertical launch spaceport on the north coast of Scotland. Work packages for Phases 3 and 4 of construction are now open for tender, marking another key milestone in the development of this state-of-the-art facility. Sutherland Spaceport will play a crucial […]

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Hospitality in the North Highlands: Trudy Morris, Chief Executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce.

22nd November 2024

Each year, the North Highlands beckon to those in search of adventure, new experiences, and escapism. Our region boasts a rich, diverse culture, defined by dramatic coastlines, untamed landscapes, sweeping panoramas, and abundant wildlife. Renowned for our deep- rooted history and famed ‘Highland Hospitality’, it’s not difficult to see why the North Highlands is a […]

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SAVE THE DATE – Caithness Jobs and How to Get Them Returns Saturday 08th February 2025!

21st November 2024

We are excited to announce that Caithness’s largest and most influential jobs, careers, training, and recruitment event is returning to Thurso at the UHI ETEC building on Saturday, 8th February 2025.

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New Members – October

18th November 2024

This month, we’re thrilled to welcome our new Business Members Caithness Pest Control, MacDonald Landscaping, Wick Development Trust, Fresh Favourites, and Wick Laundry. We look forward to working with them all! To discuss membership, please reach out to our Business Development manager, Fiona Levack. You can contact Fiona by email: fiona@caithnesschamber.com. You can read about […]

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