Highlands And Islands Enterprise

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 has been launched, with 16 categories open for entries.

Described as a “vote of confidence” in Scotland, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the world’s largest shipbuilding company, committing each other to pursue opportunities for floating offshore wind pr

A family business in Orkney has begun construction of the island's newest whisky distillery, which will create jobs and support carbon reduction. Deerness Distillery Ltd has secured £246,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for the £820,000 development. Construction is underwa

A £5 million community-led project to create a new distillery in an area regarded as a birthplace of Scotland’s national drink has secured up to £0.5m investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).

An event planned to take place in Stornoway on Wednesday 6 March will help local businesses identify and make the most of new opportunities from the growing cruise ship tourism market. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has teamed up with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Stornoway Port Authority (SPA)

Aqua Nor 2023, the world's largest aquaculture technology showcase held in Trondheim, Norway, has proven to be a significant success for Scottish aquaculture businesses. A collaborative effort by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC), and the Sc

The glass is more than half full in the West Highlands, writes Alastair Nicolson, Highlands and Islands Enterprise area manager for Lochaber, Skye and Wester Ross. When we look for problems and faults, we’re guaranteed to find them. But the same can be said of strengths and opportunities.

A funding package has been agreed to secure an estimated £350 million in inward investment for a major energy industry expansion in the Highlands. Sumitomo Electric UK Power Cables Ltd (SEUK), a subsidiary of Japanese company Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd (SEI) is planning to establish

A distillery and visitor attraction in Kintyre has announced it is expanding its capacity to accommodate more activities to build on the success of its growing events programme. Beinn an Tuirc Distillery has secured up to £21,740 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to support the move.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has launched a study to assess the demand for commercial property and land in the region. Businesses, community groups, and social enterprises with future property or land plans are urged to participate in the short survey by 22 March.

A Shetland business specialising in engineering and electrical services for the fishing aquaculture and wider marine industries is embarking on a project to access new markets and create jobs.

In a bid to foster the growth of innovative leaders in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has launched this year's IMPACT30 programme, providing comprehensive business support to 22 individuals under 35 in key decision-making roles.

Thirteen young entrepreneurs from across the Highlands and Islands have become the latest to complete a year-long programme aimed at developing the next generation of entrepreneurs. IMPACT30 is led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and is delivered by business skills training consultancy, Sk

Islay Ales Co Ltd, the sole brewery on the island of Islay, has embarked on a £280,000 expansion with a boost from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), which has invested £54,000. This initiative promises to create 2.5 full-time jobs and retain current employment. The brewery, a subsi

C&A Thomason, a family-operated mussel farm based in North Yell, Shetland, has made significant enhancements to its operations thanks to a funding injection of £70,380 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The financial boost has enabled the Shetland business to procure equipment fo