Highlands and Islands Enterprise

First minister announces £18 million marine energy fund is open for bids

Addressing the All-Energy conference in Aberdeen, Alex Salmond launches Scotland’s first commercial wave and tidal power arrays as open

First Minister announces £10m boost to planned decommissioning ‘centre of excellence’ in Shetland

HIE and the Scottish Government will each make £5 million available to support the ambitious project leading to 150 new jobs.

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Wester Ross community celebrates opening of new Centre

A new centre designed to be at the heart of a Wester Ross community is officially opening its doors today (Tue 29 May).
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Inspiring young people make short films for BBC

Young talented people from Shetland, the Outer Hebrides, Ross-shire and Moray have been working to deliver inspiring films which were commissioned by the BBC.
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