Operating across half of Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise is one of Europe's most highly-regarded development agencies. HIE's unique integration of economic and community development is central to its success in generating sustainable economic growth in every part of the Highlands and Islands, particularly in fragile areas.
HIE also invests in transformational projects across the region to make the Highlands and Islands a more competitive and attractive place to live, work, study and grow.
HIE operates across 13 offices across the Highlands and Islands, from Benbecula to Forres and Lerwick to Lochgilphead, find out more in our offices and staff pages.
Core functions are administered from offices in Inverness, Dingwall, Benbecula and Auchtertyre. Eight area teams based in 10 area offices work with client businesses and community groups across the Highlands and Islands.
The HIE board has overall responsibility for ensuring that HIE fulfils its statutory duties and the aims and objectives set out by the Scottish Government. The Board meets every two months in Inverness. More information on HIE's board and minutes from their meetings are available on our Board pages.
HIE's senior management team meets most weeks to debate internal and external policies, strategic planning issues, organisational performance against priorities and budgets and review all papers going to HIE board meetings. Go to our Directors and senior management pages for more information.
