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Significant investments

HIE invests in major infrastructure projects across the region bringing significant long-term benefits to our economy.

Economic reports and research

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Digital Highlands and Islands

Find out about the work HIE is doing to improve connectivity and the regional infrastructure of the Highlands and Islands. more »

Living and working in Scotland

Businesses and people choose to settle here for a host of sound commercial, economic and environmental reasons. more »

The Highlands and Islands of Scotland is a magnet for progressive industries and innovative new businesses, with landmark achievements in renewable energy, life sciences and marine biotechnology. These emerging sectors, together with successful tourism, food and drink and creative industries, are helping to build and enrich the region's diverse economy.

Growth sectors

STEM

STEM North of Scotland is an initiative developed by HIE to increase the number of young people with STEM qualifications in the region. Visit our STEM website for further information

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Significant investments

Economic reports and research

Digital Highlands and Islands

Living and working in Scotland

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Growth sectors

STEM

Our maps

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