Orkney investment boosts results for HIE in 2024/25
More than £7m was invested by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in Orkney during 2024-25.
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Chair of HIE Alistair Dodds CBE said: “Carroll is a core member of HIE’s leadership team who has performed several important roles over the past 30 years, including two challenging and successful terms as interim chief executive.
“Throughout her career with HIE, she has devoted tremendous talent and energy to enable businesses and communities across the Highlands and Islands to seize opportunities and tackle challenges.
“Carroll is an exemplar to everyone involved in economic development in Scotland and it is a real delight to see her commitment to our region recognised with this richly deserved honour.”
More than £7m was invested by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in Orkney during 2024-25.
Support provided for projects in some rural and island locations contributed significantly to overall results.
HIE and GBE will work together to identify areas of shared priorities and maximise benefits in the region
HIE figures show strong outturns against key targets during 2024/25.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) developed the units in response to local demand.
HIE’s Caithness and Sutherland office relocated from its High Street office to the UHI North West and Hebrides College campus in Thurso last year.
An Inverness woman has been celebrated by colleagues on reaching her 50th anniversary in public service.
HIE will manage the fund on behalf of Scottish Government.
The Scottish Government has begun recruitment to appoint a new Chair for the Board of development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Tha Riaghaltas na h-Alba air tòiseachadh a’ trusadh gus Cathraiche ùr fhastadh chun a’ Bhùird aig a’ bhuidheann leasachaidh Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd ’s nan Eilean (HIE).
HIE’s application is for permission to establish infrastructure, such as roads and utilities, to create serviced plots for sale to developers.
There’s a focus on renewable energy and the need to maximise economic and community benefits while driving the transition to net zero.