More and more people are choosing to live, work, study and invest in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Quite simply put, it’s because our region offers you the chance to live your best life, right here.
Whether it's the great outdoors that floats your boat, a ceilidh with your friends that makes your head spin, or even a trip back in time at one of the hundreds of historical sites that makes your heart beat faster, you can experience it all here.
You’ve probably already heard that the Highlands and Islands is a stunningly beautiful region. But did you know, the area is also packed with thriving businesses, social enterprises and communities? It's the perfect place to develop the career you want with the lifestyle you deserve.
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland offers exceptional and often unique opportunities to build a career.
We have a highly talented and diverse workforce as well as an excellent network of suppliers, industries and supply chain operations. We have a strong labour market with higher employment, lower unemployment and more employees in high or medium skilled occupations than Scotland as a whole.
Find out who is working here and what opportunities exist today.
Our region’s natural assets, ambition, skills base and cultural background provide a range of opportunities to develop a vibrant sectoral economy.
If you're looking at options for a challenging career, find out more about our sectors.
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is the low rate of unemployment in the region
our region is frequently voted as the happiest place to live
lower weekly cost of living than London
There are a wide range of career options in the Highlands and Islands. Meet some of the people who have set up or are working with amazing businesses or social enterprises.
Local talent with a worldwide client base. Find out how HIE supported the Orkney business expand and reach new markets.
You can have both a career and the lifestyle you want by working from home in our region
Digital connections from Moray
Providing an innovative service for a tried and tested technology
Margaret Reynolds tells us about her Entrepreneurship support.
There's so much to see and do in the Highlands and Islands and a lifestyle to suit everyone.
Warm and friendly people, vibrant towns, thriving communities and stunning scenery – what’s not to love? These are just a few of the reasons people around the world choose to live and work in the Highlands and Islands.
See our videos below to hear from international residents living here.
TalentScotland is a great resource if you’re considering the move. They’ve been helping people develop their careers in Scotland for almost 20 years. They provide information about visas and immigration, industries and employers and job opportunities.
Visit the TalentScotland website
Have a look through our videos to hear from people who've already made the move from across the globe to the Highlands and Islands.
With seven universities in the region and a network of further and higher education institutes, there's no lack of choice when it comes to studying in the Highlands and Islands.
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is an integrated university encompassing both further and higher education. And, in true Highlands style, it’s a little bit different.
UHI is a partnership of 13 independent colleges and research institutions. Each is locally based and rooted in communities but with a national and international reach.
The network offer a diverse range of courses, many that take advantage of the unique environment, landscape and culture that can only be found in the Highlands and Islands.
In addition to UHI, the other six universities with a presence in the region are Heriot Watt, University of Aberdeen, SRUC (Scottish Rural College), Glasgow School of Art and Robert Gordon University.
Ready to fall in love with our region? Then why not come for a visit. It could be the first step on your adventure of a lifetime.
Businesses, communities and agencies are all sharing good news and opportunities from across the Highlands and Islands.
If you want to find out more visit our campaign page for resources and information you can use.
Find out more about what makes each part of our region unique.
Ride your wave of success in Argyll and the Islands.
Hone your skills with our highly talented workforce.
Find your perfect opportunity in the vibrant Moray Firth area.
Live your best life in our thriving Highland capital, Inverness.
History and innovation go hand in hand in the Outer Hebrides.
Free your adventurous spirit in Lochaber, Skye and Wester Ross.
Make more in Moray - Scotland's manufacturing powerhouse.
Orkney is a land of opportunity forged by over 5,000 years of unique history.
Where Scotland meets Scandinavia and the North Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Island life in perfect balance.
