All-HIE news
Iconic Highland Pottery Business breaking the mould in seeking out new web based markets

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is supporting an iconic Highland pottery, which has over 30 years experience in the business, in its bid to tap into new online markets with a three year investment project.
03 July 2009


Public views to be heard on the future of John O'Groats

Public opinion is being sought on the future of one of the country's best known tourist spots - John O'Groats.
02 July 2009


HIE holds Outer Hebrides workshop for fashion and textile designers

Fashion and textile designer businesses in the Outer Hebrides are being invited to attend a one-to-one consultation on their businesses today (Wednesday) following a marketing workshop in Stornoway yesterday.
01 July 2009


Last call for entries to the Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards

With just over two weeks remaining until the closing date for the prestigious Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards, businesses and individuals involved in the food and drink industry across the Highlands and Islands are encouraged to act now to ensure their entries are submitted in time for the deadline of 20 July.
01 July 2009


Dental services entrepreneur fills gap in market

A new business set up in Caithness and Sutherland by a Thurso entrepreneur is expanding quickly to fill a gap in the professional services sector for Dental Surgeons.
01 July 2009


Green Revamp for Glenuig Inn

The Glenuig Inn has re-opened this month following the completion of the first phase of a major refurbishment aimed at attracting tourists seeking year round adventure.
25 June 2009


New Task Force Demands Retention of 125 Jobs in the Hebrides Economic Impact Assessment Underway

The determined fight to retain defence jobs in Uist has begun in earnest. The Hebrides Range Task Force (HRTF) has agreed to deploy all necessary effort and resources to seek to reverse the present proposals for the Hebrides Range, to safeguard the existing level of jobs and activities at the facility.
24 June 2009


Moray Tourism Champions receive cash boost to implement vision

Moray Tourism Development Group’s plans to take forward a unique vision for the area are being supported with a two year £120,000 cash injection from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Moray Council.
23 June 2009


North of Scotland ramps up marine energy lead

The North of Scotland strengthened its reputation as the hub of the global marine energy industry this week, with the announcement of £14m investment for energy-related skills development and research projects.
18 June 2009


New Funding for Science Festivals in the North of Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced £75,000 has been awarded to the network of Science Festivals across the Highlands and Islands. Five festivals will receive at least £10,000 with additional funds being made available to help with transport costs. Festivals in Caithness, Moray, Inverness, Shetland and Orkney will be able to expand their science programmes and the upcoming festival in the Outer Hebrides will be able to establish itself.
18 June 2009


Highlands and Islands Enterprise fighting back over MoD threat to jobs in the Outer Hebrides

A multi agency task force is preparing to fight to save around 125 jobs which are set to be lost if the MoD goes ahead with the scaling down of its sites on the Outer Hebrides.
17 June 2009


Telecoms business offers thanks to supporters

Argyll Telecom is holding an event today (June 17) as a local thank you to staff and those who have supported the company during its relocation. The business, which employs around 25 people, is moving to a new advanced facility built by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) at the HIE owned Sandbank Business Park.
17 June 2009


Laying foundations for growth in the Highlands and Islands

Modern industries including life sciences and renewable energy are making strong progress in the Highlands and Islands, according to the region’s development agency.
16 June 2009


Entrepreneurs helping shape the future for Gaelic and economic growth in the Highlands and Islands

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will, this week, bring together a panel of Gaels from the business community across Scotland, with the purpose of focussing on promoting the contribution of Gaelic to the economic development of the region.

Tha Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd ‘s nan Eilean (HIE) an t-seachdainnsa an dùil buidheann bheag de Ghàidheil bho ghnìomhachasan air feadhAlba a chruinneachadh còmhla a-chum gus comhairle a thoirt seachad air ciamar fèidhir a mar a theid air HIE a’ Ghàidhlig a chleachdadh ann an leasachadh na sgìre.
10 June 2009


HIE publishes review of contracts with Rocket Science UK Ltd

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has published a review of its contracts with Rocket Science UK Ltd, a business consultancy chaired by William Roe, who is also Chair of HIE.
10 June 2009


Creative industries growing in North's culture dish - HIE report

The growing importance of the creative industries to the North's economy has been identified in a recently published report commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
08 June 2009


Highlands research institute launches first spin-out company

Moray-based digital media research institute, Distance Lab, is to officially launch its first commercial spin-out company at their Open Studio event on 10 June, at Horizon Scotland in Forres.
08 June 2009


'Everybody Online - Caithness'

'Everybody Online - Caithness', the first project of its kind in the Highlands, is being launched to allow locals who have never had the chance to use the internet to discover what it can do.
03 June 2009


Barley to be grown on Isle of Skye for first time in half a century to create unique brew

Plans to produce an Isle of Skye beer made entirely of local ingredients will see barley being grown on the island for the first time in 50 years.
02 June 2009


HIE plans to invest over £220m into local economy over the next three years

Plans to invest more than £220 million over the next three years in economic and community development have been published by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
28 May 2009


HIE foillseachadh Plana Gàidhlig trì bliadhna/HIE launches three-year Gaelic Plan

Dh’fhoillsich Highlands and Islands Enterprise/Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd ‘s nan Eilean (HIE) an-diugh ciad Phlana Gàidhlig na buidhne airson nan trì bliadhna bho 2009 gu 2012.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise/Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd ‘s nan Eilean (HIE) today launched the organisation’s first Gaelic Plan, covering a three-year period from 2009 to 2012.


26 May 2009


Business is brisk at new one stop shop

Business is brisk at the new one stop shop for enterprises large and small from across Orkney.
26 May 2009


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