Highlands And Islands Enterprise

Angus Campbell has been appointed as chair of the board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The appointment is for three years from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028.

A new strategic plan has been launched by Deputy First Minster Kate Forbes to ensure the Highlands fully benefits from an anticipated £100 billion in infrastructure investment over the next 15 years, driven primarily by the renewable energy sector. The Workforce North Action Plan for The Highl

Kathleen Stewart, who recently returned from Innovation Week in Prague, explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and support Scotland's rural and island economies. We recently led a delegation of ambitious businesses from across the Highlands and Islands to Innova

Business support organisation Elevator UK will develop and manage the services offered by the Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed a specialist operating company to run a new multi-million-pound innovation centre to support manufacturing in Mora

Family-run renewables firm Ri Cruden is unveiling a modernised workshop that will boost efficiency, support apprentices, and cut carbon emissions - thanks to support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).  Ri Cruden, established 20 years ago by Ian Cruden and now led by brothers Rory and

A new programme helping Scottish companies seize the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) has been launched. Supported by nearly £1 million of Scottish Government funding, it will offer small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) a range of support – including tailored consultancy servi

Two public organisations, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the Aberdeen-based Great British Energy (GBE), have signed a partnership agreement to accelerate the UK’s move towards clean energy. The agreement, formalised in Inverness on 31 July, commits the two bodies to collaborating o

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has delivered a strong performance for the 2024/25 financial year, meeting or exceeding 18 of its 20 key targets. Preliminary figures, which are subject to review by Audit Scotland before publication of HIE’s annual report in November, show the developmen

A new fund has been established to support businesses on several Scottish islands adversely affected by recent ferry disruptions. Businesses from eligible sectors on South Uist, Colonsay, North Uist, Eriskay, Benbecula, Berneray, Grimsay and Arran can apply.

Law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has announced its financial and expert support for a new programme aimed at fostering the growth of Gaelic entrepreneurs. It has pledged financial support to the Gaelic Business Accelerator Programme – Cruthachadh Chothroman – run by Hi

A commercial diver training company in Argyll is exploring the potential to expand the business to include closed bell diver training.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is to invest up to £24 million in Kishorn Port, one of Scotland's most strategically important ports. An expanded dry dock and land reclamation are intended to enable the manufacture of floating offshore wind foundations at the western Highland port.

An innovation project by a major carrot grower in Moray is forecast to strengthen the company’s position and create more jobs. Family-run firm, AA Carrots Ltd grows carrots on 400 acres of land around Moray and Aberdeenshire, of which around half is organic.

The scale of transformational opportunity facing the Highlands and Islands economy has been quantified for the first time in a new report.

A partnership of public, private and academic organisations in the Highlands and Islands has unveiled its ten-year strategy to deliver sustainable economic growth across the region.   The Highlands and Islands Regional Economic Partnership (HIREP)’s Regional Economic Strategy 2025-2035 pr