Wick – Aberdeen air services see a successful first year

3rd May 2023

Wick – Aberdeen air services see a successful first year Almost 9,000 passengers have used reinstated air services between Wick and Aberdeen in a successful first year of operation, accessing a wide range of domestic and international destinations. The services are delivered under a Public Service Obligation (PSO), with financial support from The Scottish Government […]

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West of Orkney Windfarm Public Consultation Events

3rd May 2023

Premier Partners West of Orkney Windfarm announce a series of public consultation events. Starting May 16 in Thurso and running through May 25 in Stromness, the public meetings will feature an overview of feedback analysis, a project update, and insights into environmental assessments. Everyone is welcome to join, meet the development team, share their thoughts […]

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Strathnaver Museum in Bettyhill has reopened its doors following an investment of £2m

3rd May 2023

Strathnaver Museum in Bettyhill has reopened its doors following an investment of £2m to secure the historic building and improve Strathnaver Museum’s visitor experience. The museum team kicked off their 2023 season when the local community were invited to have a ‘sneak peek’ of the newly installed interpretation and exhibitions. Visitors were delighted by the […]

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Scottish Agritourism Roadshow visits Caithness and Sutherland

3rd May 2023

Wednesday 24th May 2023, 11:00 – 14:00 BST Puldagon Farm Shop & Restaurant Upper Puldagon Wick KW1 5SD Agritourism presents a significant opportunity for crofters and farmers and the rural economy. This event is being run jointly with Scottish Agritourism and Venture North with support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The event is open to farmers, […]

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Fully funded and online: Masters courses available now at Heriot-Watt University

2nd May 2023

Heriot-Watt Online at Heriot-Watt University is offering fully-funded, online CPD courses to those living or working in Scotland. The Upskilling Scotland Scholarship is supported by the Scottish Government and provides access to free masters-level courses worth up to £1,400. Courses have been selected from some of our highest in-demand MSc and MBA programmes and provide […]

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Register now: Meet the Buyer 2023

28th April 2023

The Supplier Development Programme will hold the 14th annual Meet the Buyer event on 17 May 2023 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), with headline partners The Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and the UK Department for Transport, and platinum sponsor Elcom. This will be the first in-person national Meet the Buyer event since 2019 […]

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Business Energy Scotland – New lighting fast track assessment for SMEs

28th April 2023

Right now, many businesses are looking to save energy, cut bills and reduce their carbon footprint. Lighting is a great place for them to start. For most businesses in Scotland, lighting makes up a significant chunk of energy costs. The good news is that by upgrading to modern lighting, such as LEDs, they can make big […]

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Businesses in Scotland Access Untapped Global Markets

27th April 2023

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce is playing a frontline role to secure new international trade opportunities for businesses in Scotland. The rapidly changing landscape of domestic and global economies demands a long-term joint approach from the public and private sector if we are to continue creating new jobs, accelerate inward investment and leverage Brand Scotland […]

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Inspirational security expert achieves award shortlist slot

25th April 2023

A cyber security specialist who retrained after retiring from a 37-year career in the civil service has been nominated for a prestigious award. Marion Chapman had planned to quit work and renovate a cottage before being persuaded to join Cyber Security Scotland. Now just three years after embarking her new career, Marion is on the […]

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New Themed Competition Launched – The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)

25th April 2023

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition, Human Augmentation. With funding provided by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) Human Augmentation Science and Technology (S&T) project, this competition aims to develop novel, Generation-After-Next (GAN) prototype HA technologies which can be harnessed safely and ethically and can help […]

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