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Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is the Scottish Government’s economic and community development agency for a diverse region which covers more than half of Scotland.

HIE aims to build sustainable economic growth in all parts of the Highlands and Islands.

Latest News

Nevis Range has high ropes for its new visitor attraction
	Nevis Range is planning to take its visitors to new heights with the introduction of a series of high ropes courses at the foot of the mountain gondola. <br />
Posted on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:09:03 GMT

ABSL's Power Solutions Division Wins Major Ministry of Defence Order
	World class battery power developer ABSL Power Solutions, which has its headquarters in the North of Scotland, has won a £4.6 million pound contract with the UK Ministry of Defence.
Posted on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:41:06 GMT

Pelamis Wave Power awarded lease option for north coast wave farm in The Crown Estate's Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters leasing round.
	Pelamis Wave Power Ltd (PWP), the Edinburgh based developers of the Pelamis wave energy converter, have secured a lease agreement with The Crown Estate, as announced by the First Minister today.
Posted on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Milestone Moment for Marine Energy Industry
	Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is primed and ready to support engagement between developers and local suppliers after The Crown Estate reveals at midday today (Tuesday, March 16) which companies have been granted leases to generate marine energy in the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters.<br />
Posted on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:25:39 GMT

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