Labour Costs and Tax Concerns Weigh Down Scottish Business in Latest Leading National Survey
4th July 2025
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator, produced in partnership with the Fraser of Allander Institute, reveals the swift and widespread impact of April’s National Insurance hike with businesses across all sectors feeling the strain. The survey of more than 400 Scottish businesses found that while confidence and sales have improved over the […]
‘I’d tell other new businesses to just go for it!’ Apply Now Caithness Chamber Young Business & Entrepreneur Awards
4th July 2025
‘I’d tell other new businesses to just go for it’ Debbie Mackay, owner of Thurso Fresh Favourites, reflects on their win at the Caithness Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards 2024 – and encourages other young businesses to get their entries in for 2025. For most businesses, the Covid lockdown felt like the carpet being ripped […]
OPEN FOR ENTRIES: Young Entrepreneur & Young Business Awards 2025!
17th June 2025
Shine Bright and Celebrate Your Achievements with the 2025 Young Business and Entrepreneur Awards! We are delighted to announce that our Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Business of the Year Awards are once again open for entries! These awards offer a prime opportunity for businesses to enhance their visibility and receive well-deserved recognition […]
Highland Business Awards 2025
11th June 2025
Taking place on Friday 26 September, the Highland Business Awards is one of the flagship events of Inverness Chamber of Commerce that celebrates the achievements of businesses throughout the region. The Awards recognise the success of organisations large and small, new and well established, and across all sectors, while offering our business community the chance […]
Trudy Morris, CEO, Caithness Chamber “Cruise ship levy may deter visits to smaller ports.”
28th May 2025
What a Cruise Levy Could Mean for Tourism in the North Highlands In April 2025, along with a welcome appearance from the often-elusive sunshine, the cruise season launched in style. Over 2,600 passengers were welcomed ashore at Scrabster Harbour as the 251-metre-long cruise ship AIDAsol arrived in port from neighbouring Invergordon. Shuttle services transported passengers […]
Caithness Chamber Welcome’s New Deputy CEO Donna Chambers
28th May 2025
We are delighted to welcome Donna Chambers to Caithness Chamber of Commerce as our inaugural Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Donna brings a wealth of leadership experience across education, healthcare, hospitality, and public sectors, making her a strong addition to the Caithness Chamber team. Donna Chambers, Deputy CEO with Trudy Morris, CEO, Caithness Chamber of Commerce […]
Graduate Talent Boost for Local Businesses
5th May 2025
Applications are now open to Caithness Business Fund’s pilot Graduate Placement Scheme.
The Future of Tourism in the North Highlands is Bright!
30th March 2025
Trudy Morris, CEO, Caithness Chamber of Commerce: ” The North Highlands beckon those in search of adventure, new experiences, opportunity, and purpose. Renowned for our breathtaking scenery, captivating archaeology, deep-rooted history and warm Highland welcome, this year’s Venture North Tourism Gathering at the outstanding Royal Marine Hotel in Brora was no exception. With an impressive […]
Independent Impact Assessment of Highland Visitor Levy is Critical
28th March 2025
Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, argues that a fresh new look is needed for the region’s proposed ‘tourist tax’. Trudy Morris, Chief Executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce. As I sit down to write this column the first spring bulbs are emerging from the soil and the days are beginning to […]
Chambers Endorse Call from Council Convener for Amendments to Visitor Levy Act
3rd March 2025
Cairngorms Business Partnership, Caithness Chamber of Commerce, Inverness Chamber of Commerce, and West Highland Chamber of Commerce have written today to Ivan McKee, Minister for Public Finance, requesting an amendment to the Visitor Levy (Scotland Act) 2024 (Tourist Tax). They are calling for local authorities to have the option of setting a flat or banded […]
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