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We work in a diverse region which extends from Shetland to Argyll, and from the Outer Hebrides to Moray, covering more than half of Scotland’s land mass. We have offices across the region helping communities and businesses to develop and grow.
We will help build a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable economy across the Highlands and Islands, attracting more people to, live, work, study, invest and visit.
We provide support to businesses, social enterprises and communities in many different ways
Find out about the impact our investments in 2018-19 had across the region
Find out about the various policies and governance structure we work within
See who sits on our Board and find out what they do
Find out who leads HIE and what they do.
Our procurement activity is guided by legislation and best practice
Please get in touch if you need our help or would like to discuss working with us.
We support organisations throughout the region to help them with a number of challenges. From community groups to larger businesses, our support is open to all.
FOCUS (Gaelic Fòcas) is our magazine published twice a year. It's packed with stories from across the Highlands and Islands. If you'd like to read about who we're working with and how the region is developing, please download it below. We can also send you a free digital or print copy directly, just tell us where to send it.
We work continuously to ensure the Highlands and Islands is a highly successful and competitive region, where people chose to live, work, study and invest.
Fancy joining our team? Have a look at our current vacancies. Learn more about what it's like to work for HIE and the benefits we offer as an employer.
Work for usAs a public sector agency, we must ensure public money is used efficiently and achieves value for money. Have a look at our current open contracts and recent awards.
ProcurementOur Board has overall responsibility for making sure we fulfil our statutory duties and meet the objectives set out by the Scottish Government.
Find out about our BoardOur leadership team is chaired by Charlotte Wright, chief executive, and includes our deputy chief executive, Carroll Buxton, as well as seven directors.
Find out about our Leadership TeamWe celebrated our 50 year anniversary in 2015 and took a look back at how our region has developed and changed, and what impact HIE has had. Have a look through our timeline website to see what a difference 50 years can make.
