Key industry sectors
The HIE network has an interest in a range of business sectors. Some of the current, significant areas are listed below. Click on these to find out more. |
Key links
Tourism
HIE is a key source of advice and support for tourism businesses.Agriculture
Agriculture remains a key primary sector. HIE aims to help the sector in a number of ways.Aquaculture
HIE works closely with producing and processing businesses as well as with the industry’s service sector.Food and drink
A number of services and forms of assistance to the food and drink sector an be accessed through the HIE network.Sea fisheries
As a traditional mainstay in many fragile parts of our area, HIE promotes a market-led ethic in working with businesses in the fisheries sector.Manufacturing
The HIE Network is committed to working with manufacturing companies to make possible the best outcomes for business and the local economy.Oil and gas
With possibilities arising from the emerging oil facility decommissioning market and the new reserve exploration in the Atlantic Frontier, the oil and gas sector could continue to have a major impact on the economy of the Highlands and Islands for some time to come.Forestry
The Highlands are rich in timber resource and currently have 40 per cent of the woodland area of Scotland.Textiles
HIE is part of a national working group, the Scottish Textiles Forum, which is looking at ways to develop the Scottish textiles industry.Crafts
The potential for sales at home and abroad makes the crafts sector an integral part of economic life in the region.Contact centres
Contact centres have been one of the major success stories in recent years.Healthcare and biotechnology
The healthcare and biotechnology sectors employ around 5,000 people in the Highlands and Islands area and this number is growing.Renewable energy in the Highlands and Islands
The renewable energy resource in the Highlands and Islands is world leading, if you are interested in locating here, we can assist your business.