West of Orkney Windfarm announce supply chain event in Caithness

15th August 2023

The West of Orkney Windfarm will be hosting a supply chain event in Thurso on September 14 where local businesses can meet members of the project team and learn more about how to bid successfully for future work packages. The event, which has been organised in partnership with the Caithness Chamber of Commerce, will be […]

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Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2023 finalists announced

27th July 2023

Social Enterprise Scotland has announced the shortlist for the prestigious Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2023 recognising some of Scotland’s most pioneering social enterprises. The Awards, organised by Social Enterprise Scotland, recognise excellence and outstanding achievements by social enterprises – businesses that reinvest their profits for social and environmental good – that demonstrate they’re improving and […]

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SCC welcomes Electronic Trade Documents Act

24th July 2023

Commenting on the Electronic Trade Documents Act receiving Royal Assent, Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Campaigners have worked for years to have the Electronic Trade Documents Act passed, and its introduction in mid-September will mark transformational change in digitalising international trade. “With this major change, the UK’s sustainability […]

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Young Entrepreneur and Young Business of the Year Awards 2023 open for entries!

19th July 2023

With our Annual Dinner returning on Friday 15th September 2023, we are delighted to announce that our Young Entrepreneur & Young Business of the Year Awards are once again open for entries! These awards are designed to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit that makes the North Highlands great, and are a fantastic opportunity for a young […]

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Scrabster Harbour – Appointment of Board Members

19th July 2023

Scrabster Harbour Trust is managed by a Board consisting of six non-executive and one executive member.  Two non-executive vacancies are to arise at this year’s AGM and applications are invited to fill these vacancies.  Appointments will be for a term of three years. The full Board requires to have wide and relevant experience, and candidates […]

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Going for growth. Sustainable north-east timber business GMG Energy plants another 10,000 trees to maintain its continuity of supply

17th July 2023

In keeping with its commitment to a minimal impact on the environment and the natural world, timber products specialist GMG Energy has announced that is planting another 10,000 trees in a swathe of forest it owns in the far north-east of Scotland. The latest enhancement of its strategic reserve of timber is part of an […]

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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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