Old Castletown mill bought by Dunnet Bay Distillers

15th February 2021

An historic mill on the outskirts of Castletown could be transformed after it was bought by a Caithness business. Martin Murray, the co-founder of Dunnet Bay Distillery, says it offers “exciting potential” for the award-winning firm – though he stressed there was much work to do to bring the plans to fruition. Mr Murray confirmed […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce comment on latest UK GDP figures

12th February 2021

Commenting on the latest UK GDP figures published today by the ONS, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Stronger than expected growth of the UK economy in the final quarter of 2020 was only the slightest reprieve. A temporary boost from the release of pent-up demand in December and […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to UK Government £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund

11th February 2021

Following the announcement of the creation of a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund from the UK Government, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Many Scottish businesses have already encountered severe problems with the new EU – UK trading arrangements, particularly in our invaluable food & drink sector. At […]

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Keeping Connected with Fibre 1

10th February 2021

A brief update from Fibre 1; At the start of December Fibre 1 were shortlisted for Reseller of the Year at Comms Business Awards. Although we did not win the award, to be shortlisted and in the top 3 out of 200 businesses at such an early stage in the business is an incredible achievement […]

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Executive Magazine February 2021

9th February 2021

The February Executive Magazine is out now! You can read it online, this month includes our usual quarterly Caithness Chamber Newsletter. Read the full magazine here and see just the Caithness Chamber Newsletter here or read below. The Newsletter includes updates from; Belzona Polymerics Stacks Coffee House & Bistro Caithness Business Serviced Apartments Strathnaver Museum Fibre 1 BBM […]

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BBM Solicitors supports Home-Start Caithness

2nd February 2021

December brought a wonderful partnership between local Solicitor firm BBM Solicitors with the charity Home-Start Caithness.  After an amazing donation of £500 from the firm, the Team decided to personally run each day in December to raise funds for local families supported by Home-Start and the work they do supporting parents across the county. The […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to extension of lockdown measures to the end of February

2nd February 2021

Following the announcement of the extension of current lockdown measures in Scotland to at least the end of February, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “It will come as little surprise to Scottish businesses that restrictions will be in place for at least the rest of the month. Many […]

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New Members January 2021

1st February 2021

          A huge welcome to John Baikie Photo & Film who joined shortly before Christmas. John Baikie Photo & Film believe in thinking outside the box, disruptive thinking. Let’s throw away what we believe commercial photography looks like and reinvent the wheel. John mixes genres of photography, different lighting techniques and angles, different styles, […]

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Scottish Chamber of Commerce respond to Scottish Budget 2021 – 2022

28th January 2021

Following the announcement of the Scottish Budget by Cabinet Secretary for Finance Kate Forbes, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The position of Scottish businesses has never been so precarious. The Scottish Government’s announcements today are welcome but do not go nearly as far enough to avoid risk of […]

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North Highlands: Ready to take off post pandemic

27th January 2021

The year started in the way it ended, with further restrictions to combat COVID-19. While difficult but necessary, the national vaccination programme offers hope, and we can begin to look at how we build back the Scottish economy. Further redundancies are looming, and recent analysis by Highlands and Islands Enterprise found that unemployment is increasing […]

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