Argyll and the Islands Enterprise (AIE) has awarded £7,000 to a unique tavern in Port Bannatyne towards upgrading costs, which is hoped will help attract more visitors to the Isle of Bute.
28 November 2003

Young innovators across the Highlands and Islands have until next Friday (5 December) to submit their entries to a major information communications technology (ICT) competition.
27 November 2003

Businesses in Skye and Lochalsh were celebrating success this week, as the 2003 Talisker Quality Awards were presented at a ceremony at the Aros Centre in Portree.
27 November 2003

Sea angling is a popular sport throughout the country but is still an untapped niche tourism market in the Orkney Islands, according to Orkney Enterprise.
26 November 2003

Staff working for a variety of public bodies in Argyll and the Islands have been gathering in Oban today (Wednesday 26th November) to hear details of what each individual agency can do to help businesses and organisations in the area.
26 November 2003

A Ross and Cromarty charity providing "in home care" for carers has been recognised for its commitment to staff development.
26 November 2003

A Lochaber woman is hoping for the sweet smell of success by turning her hobby into a business with the launch of The Highland Soap Company.
26 November 2003

Local Caithness artist Julian Smith has taken the unusual step of taking his paintings beyond the canvas and into the digital world, by turning them into evocative animations.
26 November 2003

A new housing development planned at the former Glenlochy Distillery in Fort William has moved a step closer thanks to a grant from the area's local enterprise company.
26 November 2003

The expansion of an Orkney bakery is set to provide a jobs boost for Stromness and will help the company to improve its efficiency and expand its product range.
25 November 2003

The continued redevelopment of Arnish Point on the Isle of Lewis has taken another step forward. Work has started on the redevelopment of the quay, with the £1.7 million contract for the project being awarded to RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd.
25 November 2003

The findings of a report into labour market trends in Scotland's rural economy were announced at a conference in Inverness today (Tuesday, November 25).
25 November 2003

Two Skye firms specialising in the Gaelic music industry are hitting the right notes on the world wide web.
25 November 2003

Small businesses throughout the Highlands and Islands will soon be able to gain exclusive access to leading edge technology-based research following the establishment of a unique alliance.
24 November 2003

A new initiative being launched in schools across the Highlands aims to promote and reward good citizenship among the region's young people.
20 November 2003

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is now seeking expressions of interest from prospective supply partners to manage the delivery of its UK food and drink market development programme.
19 November 2003

A small community newspaper published in Morar is going digital with an upgrade of its aged printing system.
19 November 2003

Computer games designer Gordon Ross knows just what it is like to have a battle on his hands. But this time he is not taking part in a classic video games battle.
19 November 2003

An Inverness-shire craftsman has celebrated a decade of success by expanding his business to meet growing demand for his high-quality furniture.
19 November 2003

A Caithness sea-angler has risen to the challenge of starting his own business, and is to produce and market a range of fishing tackle to anglers the length and breadth of the country.
18 November 2003

The impact of an ageing population on public service provision, economic development policy and the world of work will be the focus of a debate in Inverness later this month.
12 November 2003

Lerwick's only campsite is to undergo an upgrade aimed at attaining a five-star rating from VisitScotland.
12 November 2003

A new strategy document pointing the way ahead for the public and private sectors to successfully promote and support economic development in Inverness and Nairn has been launched.
11 November 2003

One of the leading timber kit manufacturers in the country has been recognised for its commitment to staff development.
11 November 2003

Two actors have used their theatrical skills to give Orkney youngsters a unique insight into the dos and don'ts of getting a job.
10 November 2003

Public sector representatives were meeting the management of Arnotts in Inverness today to discuss plans to assist staff to find new jobs and training courses following the announcement that the department store is to close.
06 November 2003

The historic pier at Voe in Shetland is to be rebuilt, bringing new business opportunities and improved employment prospects to the area.
05 November 2003

The future of the Ardtoe Marine Farming Unit has been secured with a transfer ownership deal agreed between the Sea Fish Authority (Seafish) and the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS).
05 November 2003

Golf club managers from America and Europe are gathering in Dornoch next week for a major training event, which has been organised by the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), in partnership with the Club Managers Association of Europe.
04 November 2003

The Caithness Area Committee of the Highland Council has nominated Cllr Bill Fernie as their representative on the Board of Caithness and Sutherland Enterprise (CASE).
04 November 2003