Highland Council

A new Invest Highland prospectus designed to stimulate and promote investment opportunities and demonstrate the benefits of doing business in the Highlands is set to be launched by The Highland Council. Aimed at attracting businesses, investors, and developers to the region, the new prospectus highl

The Highland Council has agreed to postpone the implementation of a Visitor Levy Scheme to await new primary legislation from the Scottish Government.

A new strategic plan has been launched by Deputy First Minster Kate Forbes to ensure the Highlands fully benefits from an anticipated £100 billion in infrastructure investment over the next 15 years, driven primarily by the renewable energy sector. The Workforce North Action Plan for The Highl

Highland councillors have reaffirmed their commitment to working with a company owned by Scotland's richest man to establish a new care facility for the North Coast.

A new Highland business which offers remote operated vehicles (ROVs) as an alternative to commercial divers has secured a loan from The Highland Council's business loan company. Highland Opportunity (Investments) Limited — or HOIL — recently provided Sgùrr Access and Marine Servic

EasyGo has been awarded a 20-year contract to provide EV charging infrastructure throughout the north of Scotland. Estimated to be worth £300 million, the deal is with Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray councils, with Highland Council acting as the lead authority.

Next week, on Thursday 28 May, the Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee will determine the allocation of over £3 million in UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) monies for the upcoming 12 months. The funding, provided by the UK government, is intended to deliver a positive impa

Continuing with the trend over the past few years, Highland has seen the highest ever direct spend recorded for filming in The Highland Council region. In 2024, figures surpassed previous years to reach over £3.5 million in direct spend.

The Highland Council’s leader councillor Raymond Bremner attended Scottish Cities Week in London (20-22 January) to promote investment opportunities in Inverness, the Highlands and the Highland Council area. Scottish Cities Week aims to provide a focused opportunity to create and develop long-

The Highland Council has launched a revamped InvestHighland website to showcase the region's investment potential and attract top talent.

The Highland Council has announced an extension to its public statutory consultation seeking views on the proposed introduction of a a Visitor Levy scheme across the Highlands.  The extension to the consultation, which began last month, will now give businesses, visitors and communities until 3

Audit Scotland's Annual Audit Report 2023/24 has commended The Highland Council for its effective financial management and governance arrangements. The 2023/24 report, published in November 2024, has been considered by the Council’s Audit Committee. It acknowledges "the council’s effecti

The Highland Council has launched a consultation seeking public feedback a how a proposed Visitor Levy scheme across the Highlands would operate before going on to approve a public statutory consultation. The levy, which would be added to the cost of overnight accommodation, has been identified as a

Glasgow Whisky has submitted plans to Highland Council to modernise its recently acquired Speyside Distillery, which featured in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen, with the goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions in whisky production. Speyside Distillery has a rich history in Scotch whisky prod

A revised financial forecast for the Highland Council, taking account of already agreed savings and other measures, suggests a remaining budget gap of £38m-£54m over the coming three years. As part of the council’s medium-term financial plan, agreed in February 2024, the council ag