DASA: Innovation in Support of Operations (Phase 2)
4th June 2025
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has just launched Phase 2 (Cycle 5) of our fast paced Themed Competition,Innovation in Support of Operations. Run on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, this competition aims to identify and accelerate innovative solutions and techniques, ensuring they can be scaled and deployed faster than our adversaries. There are five Challenge […]
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.
DASA: Themed Competition, Innovation in Support of Operations
3rd April 2025
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch Phase Two of our fast paced Themed Competition, Innovation in Support of Operations. Run on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, this competition aims to identify and accelerate innovative solutions and techniques, ensuring they can be scaled and deployed faster than our adversaries. There […]
DASA: Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025
2nd April 2025
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch the Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025 as a new AUKUS Competition. Following the ministerial announcement in December 2023 to launch an innovation challenge series under the AUKUS partnership, this competition is the second iteration of AUKUS Pillar 2’s Innovation Challenge Series. The challenge has been […]
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 […]
DASA: Updated guidance for DASA Open Call for Innovation
3rd March 2025
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has published updated guidance for its Open Call for Innovation service. The refreshed guidance includes updates to the submission cycles for 2025-26, as well as other updates to information and pre-sift requirements contained within. These updates aim to streamline the application process and provide clearer parameters for innovators. The […]
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