Manufacturing : Glass

Employees Made Redundant After Northlands Creative In Lybster Goes Into Liquidation

The company blamed soaring costs and difficulty finding workers in the area.   Six people have lost their jobs after a glass-making business in the Highlands went into liquidation.  

SSE Renewables Backs Highland Projects With £1.5m In Response To Climate Emergency

SSE Renewables has awarded more than £1.5 million to 20 ‘transformational' projects across the Highlands.   Three projects in Caithness.  

Wick Engraver Makes His Mark

A former employee of Caithness Glass has just set up his own engraving business, with assistance from his local enterprise company Caithness and Sutherland Enterprise (CASE).   Willie Bain was employed by Caithness Glass in Wick for over 30 years as a glass engraver and was also involved in the design and development of new products until he was made redundant in March 2004 when the company went into receivership.