Global acquires site on Inverness Campus for new HQ
Energy services company, Global, is set to develop a new head office on Inverness Campus, as part of a company expansion that includes the creation of more than 50 new jobs.
The Islands Business Resilience Fund (IBRF) is designed to provide a much-needed boost to a range of sectors including shops, café, accommodation providers, leisure venues and visitor attractions, tour guides, taxi drivers, fresh food companies and more.
Businesses involved in visitor/tourism services or making, storing or transporting perishable produce are encouraged to check if they’re eligible.
£4.4m has been allocated to the fund which was established to help address issues, such as travel disruption, that can have a disproportionate impact on people and businesses living, and operating on Scotland’s islands.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is managing the IBRF on behalf of the Scottish Government. Applications will be accepted until 12 noon 1 September 2025 with decisions and payments expected by 31 October 2025.
Funding awards will be based on demand and the size of organisations that apply for support but awards are expected to range between £3,000 and £35,000
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