What do we do?
We are in business to expand the area's economy and to assist people here to make the best of every opportunity available to them.
As part of the HIE network we offer a comprehensive and unrivalled range of develpment and training services and have the ability to integrate and modify these in order to ensure that we provide businesses, individuals and communities with the support that they need to develop their full potential.
Our location
The Skye and Wester Ross area is located on the north-west coast of Scotland and comprises of the Isle of Skye, its satellite islands, and the mainland area of Wester Ross. The natural environment of the area is outstanding with high mountain ranges sweeping down across moorland to the green-fringed coastline. Land, sea and ever-changing weather patterns combine to offer a breath-taking range of moods and a rich mixture of wildlife habitat.
Who are we?
HIE Skye and Wester Ross (HIE-SWR) is the Local Enterprise Company (LEC) for the Skye and Wester Ross area, with a population estimated in 2005 at 18,765 an increase of 3.4% from 2001 and compares to a 1.7% increase overall in the Highlands and Islandsand a 0.6% increase in Scotland |