Advisory / Counseling Services News

Ulva Ferry Waterfront Project Awarded Almost £250k

Ulva Ferry is situated on the far western coast of the Isle of Mull, with a 40-minute drive on single track roads to the nearest town of Tobermory.   The £852,475 project is being taken forward by the Mull and Iona Community Trust (MICT), which has led several projects at Ulva Ferry for more than a decade.  

£2.8m For Research and Development Project That Will Create 500 Jobs

A major research and developments project expected to create up to 500 jobs is underway in the Highlands after securing £2.8 million investment from HIE If successful, the £14m R&D spend by Ross-shire Engineering Limited (RSE), will more than treble the company's turnover and further its ambition for the region to be a centre of excellence for sustainable water treatment technology.   With its main operations in Muir of Ord and offices in Inverness, RSE already employs more than 800 people in Scotland and 1,450 in the RSE Group.  

Social Enterprises Important To The Region

Social enterprises are a critical part of the rural economy contributing £197m in the Highlands and Islands - up £32m since 2019.   This is according to recent figures released by the Social Enterprise in Scotland: Census 2021.  

New Board Member Wanted For Highlands And Islands Enterprise

Scottish Ministers are looking to fill a non-executive director position on the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) Board, with the new appointee expected to start a three-year term in May.   With around 300 staff based across the region, HIE aims to grow successful, productive, and resilient businesses; create conditions for growth, and build strong, capable, and resourceful communities.  

Businesses Taking Action To Support Employees In Cost Crisis

The vast majority of businesses in the Highlands and Islands have been taking action to support their employees in response to the cost crisis.   This is according to Scotland's latest Rural Business Survey commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise, and the Scottish Government.  

HIE Business Panel Survey - October/November 2022

This report presents findings from the most recent wave of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise business panel survey carried out in October and November 2022.   The survey was carried out while the UK was experiencing increased inflation, a cost of living crisis, and entering a recession.  

NDA Launches New Group Graduate Programme

The NDA group calls on graduates to help deliver its mission and take part in the one of the most important environmental programmes in the world.   The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group is calling on graduates to help deliver its mission and take part in the one of the most important environmental programmes in the world.  

New Ev Charging Points At Inverness Campus - Free No More But Still Low Cost Charging

HIE is increasing the number of charging points at Inverness Campus from two to six; each of which can charge two vehicles simultaneously.   The agency is also planning to install a charger at its office in Benbecula, adding to its EV charging points at Inverness Campus and Enterprise Park Forres.  

Young Entrepreneurs Join Business Support Programme

IMPACT30 is led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and 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 in young ambitious entrepreneurs, offers bespoke support from industry specialists.  

Dounreay's Robotic Collaboration Recognised By Time Magazine

A robot designed with help from Dounreay to safely inspect hazardous environments has been listed in Time Magazine's top 200 innovations of 2022.   The robot, known as Lyra, has been used to inspect ventilation ducts and feedback radiological information.