Advisory / Counseling Services News

Cuts And More Cuts But Still Cash For Arts In Highland - £30,000 For Tapestries

The Co-Chairs of the Inverness Castle Delivery Group, Fergus Ewing MSP and Cllr Ian Brown, are delighted to announce the award of £30,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in support of framing the 57 panels that will form the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands.   This financial commitment from HIE has contributed significantly to the preservation of the 57 panels created by communities across the Highlands and Islands, of which 32 will be included in the first exhibition as part of the Inverness Castle Experience.  

Property Demand Study Launched By Highlands and Islands Enterprisie

As part of the study, businesses, community groups and social enterprises with future land or property plans are encouraged to complete a short survey by 22 March 2024.   Whether it's interest in land for sale or space to lease, HIE is keen to hear from organisations already based in the region as well as from those that are considering locating a business to the area.  

Support Programme Takes Young Entrepreneurs To The Next Level

Dynamic business support programme, IMPACT30, is aimed at nurturing and empowering the next generation of innovative leaders.   The fully funded programme is for people aged under 35 in a young enterprise and in a key decision-making role.  

Power Boost For Off-grid Island

A project to increase electricity supply and reduce emissions on a west coast island has been awarded more than £25,000 by HIE.   The HIE funding is being used to replace and upgrade high voltage transformers and other associated equipment to enable a major upgrade of the renewable energy supply on the Isle of Muck.  

New Facility For Renewables Industry Trainees

People working in or entering Scotland's growing renewables industry will soon have access to a new training facility in Inverness.   The £1.22m Renewable Energy Training Centre, being established by Aurora Energy Services Ltd, (AES) will be the first of its kind in the region.  

Online Sales - Improve, Develop And Make More Money - 2 Hours Free Webinar

This event from Business Gateway will cover how your business can look to improve your online sales.   Factors to consider when selling online.  

Move Your Cycling Facilities Up A Gear - Grants Between £5000 and £25,000

The Highlands and Islands have the potential to be a world-class cycling destination.  With cycling tourism valued at an estimated £37bn to the European economy, there is a significant opportunity for the region to benefit from this growing market.  

Blow To North Economy Assistance As HIE Gets Cut To Its Budget

​The Scottish Government has delivered a huge blow to economic assistance in the Highlands and Islands as Highlands and Islands enterprise has had a 13% cut to it budget for 23/24.   HIE's budget for 2024-25 will drop to £54.8 million, down from £62.8 million in the current year.  

Young Entrepreneurs Complete Business Support Programme

IMPACT30 is led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and is delivered by business skills training consultancy, Skillfluence.   The fully funded business growth programme for people aged 35 and under who are in key decision-making roles, offers bespoke support from industry specialists.  

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Draft Business Plan 2024 To 2027 For Consultation

The NDA Draft Business Plan sets out key activities and expected progress for all 17 of the NDA's nuclear sites over the next 3 years.  We want to hear from anyone who has a comment on any aspect of this document.