Scotland and Ireland Strengthen Economic Links Between Gaelic Communities Scotland and Ireland are developing closer links between their Gaelic-speaking communities, with housing, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, tourism and the marine economy among the areas being explored for future cooperation. The initiative was highlighted during a visit to Skye by Ireland's President Catherine Connolly, who met representatives of Highland organisations including Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Highland Council.
Two new reports published in Scotland have put the spotlight on a question that is becoming increasingly important as government budgets come under pressure. Who actually benefits from the money spent on tackling poverty and reducing the cost of living? A new analysis by the Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI), prepared for the Poverty and Inequality Commission, examines the distributional impact of Scotland's Cost of Living Guarantee.
Businesses and social enterprises across the Highlands and Islands are being supported to explore the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) through two new support initiatives launched today by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) as part of AI Scotland. Applications are now open for the new AI Adoption Programme and AI Mentoring Support service, which are designed to help organisations understand, assess and implement AI technologies that can improve productivity, boost innovation and support growth.
This doer-upper was started and now looking for a new owner to finish it. Hidden away in Beaufoy Street, this lovely stone-built property has a new fitted kitchen, oak doors fitted throughout and now needs plumbing and electrics to be finished, along with decoration.
The collapse of a student accommodation business in Dundee has left almost 70 students scrambling to find somewhere to live just as the new academic year gets under way. But the story is about more than one failed property company.
A 23% fall in Scottish company insolvencies in August sounds like good news for business. But one month's figures can sometimes tell only part of the story.
Scotland is often described as offering university education for free because eligible Scottish students studying at Scottish universities do not have to pay tuition fees. But university is certainly not free.
Council tax is one of those bills that most households know only too well. It arrives every month or in a series of instalments, and it helps pay for services ranging from rubbish collection and roads to schools, social care and other council services.
A new three-year programme (14 September) is expected to help more than 500 businesses and social enterprises across the Highlands and Islands to innovate and grow. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has approved a £1.78m budget to fund the programme, which builds on ten years of innovation support by the agency.
Dounreay is no longer the giant nuclear research establishment it once was, but a new economic assessment shows that it remains one of the most important pillars of the Caithness and north Sutherland economy. The question that follows from that is perhaps even more important.
Most people think about diesel when they pull into a filling station. But the price of diesel matters to almost everyone, including people who never drive a diesel car.
Scotland wants economic growth, new housing, renewable energy and major infrastructure projects. But according to a new report from the CBI, one of the biggest obstacles may be something rather less dramatic: the planning system.
There is something slightly strange about spending money painting a building which is eventually going to be demolished. That is what is happening at Dounreay, where the famous steel sphere containing the Dounreay Fast Reactor is being maintained while the difficult job of removing what remains inside it continues.
Diesel has become one of the more worrying parts of the current energy story, and the reasons go well beyond the price of crude oil. For motorists in Caithness, the effect is already visible at the pumps.
Dounreay Supports Almost One in Four Jobs Across Caithness and North Sutherland Dounreay's importance to the Caithness economy is even greater than many people might realise. A new economic impact assessment commissioned by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and carried out by PwC estimates that the Dounreay site supported £179 million of economic activity in Caithness and North Sutherland during 2024/25.
A new report from the Resolution Foundation has highlighted a problem facing some of Britain's lowest-income private renters housing. Support has stopped keeping pace with rents.
Diesel prices have become an increasingly uncomfortable issue for motorists and businesses as the disruption to Middle Eastern oil supplies adds another layer of uncertainty to an already difficult energy market. For people in Caithness, the problem is particularly visible at the forecourt.
For households across Britain, the energy crisis of 2022 can still feel like a fairly recent memory. Now the gas market is beginning to send another warning, although the circumstances are different this time.
For people in Caithness, the impact of the Budget cannot simply be measured by the headline percentage of a tax increase. The reason is geography.
GAD helped the UK Space Agency assess the risks and financial implications of reforms designed to support growth and innovation in the space sector. Billions of pounds are set to be invested in the UK’s space sector under the government’s new UK Space Strategy.
Sutherland has had another week in which several apparently separate stories point towards the same underlying question. How does a huge rural area attract investment and economic activity while maintaining the homes, services and communities needed to support it?.
It has been another busy week in Caithness, with several stories that are likely to have a longer life than the normal local news cycle. Healthcare, sewage, renewable energy, rural crime and the forthcoming Wick and East Caithness by-election have all been making headlines.
Statement from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Overseas Territories Uma Kumaran MP on doing business with the Falkland Islands. The United Kingdom is clear: the Falkland Islands are British and they have the right to develop their natural resources as they see fit.
From regular savers to Cash ISAs, there are more choices than simply leaving money in a current account. For anyone who has money sitting in a current account earning little or no interest, the savings market is worth another look.
The price of crude oil is only part of the story – and diesel is currently facing a serious supply problem. There is something rather strange happening at Britain's filling stations.
The latest payments highlight just how important agricultural support remains to Scotland's farming industry. More than £296 million in agricultural support has been paid to Scottish farmers and crofters since the beginning of September.
The collapse of Midland Bakeries Limited raises a wider question. Is this simply the failure of one relatively small bakery business, or is it another sign that the economics of baking are becoming increasingly difficult?.
Something rather important is happening around the United States, and it may be bigger than the individual tariff announcements, political arguments or daily movements in the oil price. America is changing the way it deals with the rest of the world.
The Bank held interest rates as expected in its MPC meeting Thursday), with the real news coming from a welcome change in how it intends unwind Quantitative Easing (QE) and a gloomy outlook on the cost of living, the Resolution Foundation said today. James Smith, Chief Economist at the Resolution Foundation, said, “The Bank’s decision today to hold interest rates was welcome but expected.
The future of disability benefits is becoming one of the more difficult issues facing the UK government, with spending rising rapidly and increasing numbers of people receiving support. A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) examines what could be changed in Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the main working-age disability benefit in England and Wales.
Canada has spent generations building its economy around its huge neighbour to the south. Now it is looking across the Atlantic.
Qualified Mechanic required for maintenance and repairs for various types of vehicles. MOT Experience would be advantageous but not essential.
NUVIA UK is looking for a technically minded and proactive Dounreay Beach Monitoring Project Technician to support the delivery of the Dounreay Beach Monitoring Project and related radiological monitoring activities. This varied role combines fieldwork, instrumentation, technical data analysis, GIS mapping, equipment calibration and report writing.
We're Hiring | Experienced Chef The Pentland Hotel is looking for an experienced chef to join our kitchen team in Thurso on a Full-Time or Part-Time basis for the right candidate. We’re looking for individuals with previous experience working in a professional kitchen who are confident in a busy environment and take pride in maintaining consistently high standards.
A college + university like no other With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities. Position: We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Registry and Admissions Officer, with a focus on Registry, to join our Student Records team in Fort William, Thurso or Stornoway.
Food & Beverage Supervisor Ideal for an experienced and confident individual looking to work a few shifts each week while taking on additional responsibility within our food and beverage team. Whether you’re looking for a few shifts alongside other commitments or you’re ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for friendly, reliable and enthusiastic people aged 18 or over to join us as Part-Time Bar Staff Perfect for anyone looking to work a few shifts each week, with opportunities to cover midweek, evenings and weekends. To apply or find out more, please contact Vicky at thecaithnesscollection@hotmail.com .
An entirely fictional account of what might happen if a Roman historian were suddenly transported to America in September 2026. When our Roman historian arrived in America, he was initially rather pleased.
Gingerbread House is a beautifully presented detached cottage situated in the peaceful village of Mey, close to the Castle of Mey and on the world-famous NC500 route. Currently operating as a highly successful Airbnb holiday let, the property offers an excellent opportunity as either a lifestyle business or a charming private home.
Set within generous grounds and enjoying wonderful open countryside and sea views, Kyleburn House is a substantial traditional stone-built property offering exceptionally spacious and versatile accommodation in a peaceful rural setting. Extending to approximately 357 sq m (3,841 sq ft) overall, the property provides an interesting and flexible layout that would lend itself to a variety of uses and lifestyles.
KR Properties are delighted to bring to the market this spacious two-bedroom townhouse, offering well-proportioned accommodation over two floors within an attractive traditional stone-built property. Access is via a shared main entrance door, which opens into a shared entrance hallway serving this property and one neighbouring home.
3 bedroom gas central heated double glazed property with kitchen bathroom and WC on 1st floor..
A&D Sutherland Ltd have a vacancy for a qualified second Plant Mechanic. This is based at our main quarry site in Spittal.
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Volunteer with Children's Hearings Scotland (CHS) and make a lasting difference in your community. Children's Hearings Scotland (CHS) is currently recruiting volunteer Panel Members across Scotland, including the Western Isles.
Pupils, parents and teachers are among those being encouraged to share their views about restricting phones in schools with the launch of a public consultation today. The Scottish Government’s consultation will inform the development of legislation to restrict phone use in schools, given concerns about the harmful effect on pupils’ education and wellbeing.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has acquired the assets of Sutherland Spaceport Ltd (SSL) from the joint liquidators, Chad Griffin and Graham Smith of FRP Advisory. SSL was established in 2020 by Moray-based space launch company Orbital Express Ltd (Orbex), which entered administration in February this year.
The Highland Council’s Justice Service teams will be hosting open days in Inverness and Golspie this September. The public are invited to open day sessions on Wednesday 9 September at Inverness Justice Centre and Thursday 10 September at Golspie Justice Services.
There is something rather odd about the way we treat sunscreen in Britain. We know that exposure to ultraviolet radiation can cause skin cancer.
Over a third of children talk or play online with people they have never met. 91% of parents use monitoring tools — but 41% of children have tried to get around them.
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