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Strathspey MP calls out ‘punitive’ tax regime on whisky ahead of Westminster debate

Strathspey MP calls out ‘punitive’ tax regime on whisky ahead of Westminster debate

Strathspey MP calls out ‘punitive’ tax regime on whisky ahead of Westminster debate

12 February 2025

An SNP MP representing a key whisky-producing area has secured a Westminster debate on Government support for the Scotch Whisky industry.


Seasonal jobs available at trio of famous distilleries including The Glenlivet

Seasonal jobs available at trio of famous distilleries including The Glenlivet

Seasonal jobs available at trio of famous distilleries including The Glenlivet

11 February 2025

Eighteen seasonal jobs are on offer at three Chivas distilleries


Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

08 February 2025

A moving tribute has been paid by a prestigious industry competition to a “one in a million” journalist who passed away late last year.


6 prestigious industry wins for Strathy’s parent company in awards ceremony

6 prestigious industry wins for Strathy’s parent company in awards ceremony

6 prestigious industry wins for Strathy’s parent company in awards ceremony

08 February 2025

The Strathy’s parent company has much to celebrate after its titles recorded six wins in the annual Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards.


Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

08 February 2025

Tourism levy plans are “genuinely scaring small businesses”, a Highland MSP has warned.


Lakeland set to relocate to Simpsons Garden Centre after announcing it will leave Eastgate Inverness

Lakeland set to relocate to Simpsons Garden Centre after announcing it will leave Eastgate Inverness

Lakeland set to relocate to Simpsons Garden Centre after announcing it will leave Eastgate Inverness

07 February 2025

Lakeland will be relocating to Simpsons Garden Centre after it was announced that it is closing its doors in the Eastgate Centre after a decade.


Another blow for Eastgate as Lakeland to close its store in the shopping centre after 10 years

Another blow for Eastgate as Lakeland to close its store in the shopping centre after 10 years

Another blow for Eastgate as Lakeland to close its store in the shopping centre after 10 years

06 February 2025

It has been confirmed that a national store is set to leave the Eastgate Centre.


Food court at Eastgate Shopping Centre closes just two years after £2million investment

Food court at Eastgate Shopping Centre closes just two years after £2million investment

Food court at Eastgate Shopping Centre closes just two years after £2million investment

05 February 2025

The manager of the Highland’s main shopping outlet confirmed that Loch & Larder will be closing.


Full-fibre broadband rollout set to be rolled out to remote Highland locations

Full-fibre broadband rollout set to be rolled out to remote Highland locations

Full-fibre broadband rollout set to be rolled out to remote Highland locations

05 February 2025

Households and businesses in remote Highland locations are set to benefit from faster internet as part of a Scotland-wide scheme rollout.


Grantown-based care provider to see costs rise by £80,000 per month due to National Insurance hike

Grantown-based care provider to see costs rise by £80,000 per month due to National Insurance hike

Grantown-based care provider to see costs rise by £80,000 per month due to National Insurance hike

05 February 2025

Parklands set to open its latest care home in May


SSE’s Great Glen ‘hydro cascade’ continues with Loch Fearna pumped storage hydro scheme

SSE’s Great Glen ‘hydro cascade’ continues with Loch Fearna pumped storage hydro scheme

SSE’s Great Glen ‘hydro cascade’ continues with Loch Fearna pumped storage hydro scheme

02 February 2025

The project aims to build two dams to hold 40 million cubic litres of water with a move forward on planning application.


‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

30 January 2025

A new report is highlighting “significant employment opportunities” for the Highlands arising from a flagship pumped storage hydro project.


NHS Highland PR boss joins Highland Council’s £1.7 million management team

NHS Highland PR boss joins Highland Council’s £1.7 million management team

NHS Highland PR boss joins Highland Council’s £1.7 million management team

29 January 2025

Ruth Fry takes up £109k chief officer job while Paul Reid takes on fleet and facilities


Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

29 January 2025

Members of the public in the Highlands will be able to attend public events as part of the visitor levy scheme consultation.


Tenants’ Union backs for Highland Council visitor levy but demands revenue is spent on housing crisis

Tenants’ Union backs for Highland Council visitor levy but demands revenue is spent on housing crisis

Tenants’ Union backs for Highland Council visitor levy but demands revenue is spent on housing crisis

28 January 2025

The group Living Rent says ‘addressing housing inequality takes priority over expanding an already booming tourist sector’.


Visitor levy spat sees Lib Dem Andrew Baxter tell unnamed SNP councillor to ‘go back to school’

Visitor levy spat sees Lib Dem Andrew Baxter tell unnamed SNP councillor to ‘go back to school’

Visitor levy spat sees Lib Dem Andrew Baxter tell unnamed SNP councillor to ‘go back to school’

28 January 2025

It comes amid misinformation claims that the law compels its introduction when it does not.


Highland transport stalwart retires after nearly three decades of providing community connections

Highland transport stalwart retires after nearly three decades of providing community connections

Highland transport stalwart retires after nearly three decades of providing community connections

27 January 2025

In 1996, with a single minibus and a clear vision, Donald Mathieson, and his wife, Elizabeth, set out on a path to transform Highland transport.


Sumitomo project set to boost jobs in the Highlands after Shetland subsea cable agreement

Sumitomo project set to boost jobs in the Highlands after Shetland subsea cable agreement

Sumitomo project set to boost jobs in the Highlands after Shetland subsea cable agreement

23 January 2025

A Japanese manufacturer has announced a ‘significant new chapter’ for its Highland-based operations.


Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

22 January 2025

Highland Council has announced that it intends to acquire the entire shareholding of D&E Coaches Limited


Let Elvis, Eagles and ABBA entertain you during your perfect stay!

Let Elvis, Eagles and ABBA entertain you during your perfect stay!

Let Elvis, Eagles and ABBA entertain you during your perfect stay!

22 January 2025

Sponsored content: sparkling ‘tribute’ series starts next month


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