DASA: New Themed Competition Launched

17th July 2023

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new competition on behalf of The Innovative Research Call (IRC). This £3.1 million competition seeks state of the art and technological solutions for the improved detection of explosives and weapons. The Innovative Research Call (IRC) 2023 for Explosives and Weapons Detection is a cross-government programme that seeks […]

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DASA: New Themed Competition – Autonomous Sensor Management & Sensor Counter Deception

17th July 2023

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called Autonomous Sensor Management and Sensor Counter Deception. Funded by Dstl, this competition seeks proposals that develop solutions for autonomous sensor management and sensor deception in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) scenarios and represents the first phase of a competition being run in support of Dstl’s […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator Q2 2023

14th July 2023

CHAMBER PRESIDENT ISSUES WAKE-UP CALL TO GOVERNMENTS AS BUSINESS INVESTMENT FLATLINES • LABOUR COSTS: Labour costs are now the biggest cost pressure and driver of price rises, cited by three-quarters of all firms. • INVESTMENT: Growth is positive but significantly subdued, with most firms reporting no change to investment levels. • HOUSEBUILDING: Due to pressures […]

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Come fly with The Highland Council this August with special promotional price on Wick-Aberdeen air service

6th July 2023

The Highland Council, in conjunction with Eastern Airways, is delighted to announce that August 2023 will see a special rate of just £49.99 per ticket being applied across every seat booked on the Wick-Aberdeen air service. Bookings for the promotional period opened on 1 July 2023 and will close on 30 August 2023. During that […]

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Offices to rent and rooms available for hire in the Dornoch Hub

6th July 2023

The Dornoch Area Community Interest Company (DACIC) purchased the redundant Police Station in Dornoch in 2020 and following a complete refurbishment opened as a business and community hub in May 2021. Since then, 18 businesses have rented office space in the Dornoch Hub. They currently have one office, and one office & workshop (or shop and […]

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Award recognition for the achievements of our enterprising business community.

30th June 2023

Trudy Morris, Chief Executive, Caithness Chamber of Commerce. Award recognition for the achievements of our enterprising business community. With our venue confirmed and entertainment in place, plans for the Chamber’s Annual Dinner are in full swing. A highlight event in our calendar brings with it our much-coveted Young Entrepreneur and Young Business of the Year […]

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Ferry fares freeze extended

28th June 2023

Ticket prices on hold for a further six months A fare freeze on the Clyde & Hebrides and Northern Isles ferry networks has been extended for a further six months. Ticket prices will be held at current levels from October 2023 until the end of March 2024 to help people and businesses from Scotland’s remote […]

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A Community Rail Partnership for the Far North Line

28th June 2023

After more than three years of preparatory work, a voluntary committee has been successful in its application to the Scottish Government to have the Caithness and Sutherland section of the Far North Line (FNL) designated as the 9th Community Rail Partnership (CRP) route in Scotland. The announcement was made by the Scottish Transport Minister, Kevin […]

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Norscot changes hands after nearly 40 years

28th June 2023

Highland based Norscot Joinery, renowned manufacturer of windows, doors and timber frame house kits, has been acquired by 1st FSD Group. Although the business may have changed hands, there will be no organisational changes, with day to day operations continuing to be provided by the existing management team. Founded by the Body family in 1984, […]

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DASA: ‘Affordable and Adaptable Unmanned Air Systems Autonomy’

26th June 2023

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called, ‘Affordable and Adaptable Unmanned Air Systems Autonomy’. Funded by the Army Rapid Innovation and Exploitation Laboratory (ARIEL), a part of the Army’s Futures Directorate, this competition seeks proposals that can help UK Defence develop affordable and adaptable autonomous air systems (UAS) to boost the […]

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