A Community Rail Partnership for the Far North Line

28th June 2023

After more than three years of preparatory work, a voluntary committee has been successful in its application to the Scottish Government to have the Caithness and Sutherland section of the Far North Line (FNL) designated as the 9th Community Rail Partnership (CRP) route in Scotland. The announcement was made by the Scottish Transport Minister, Kevin […]

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Norscot changes hands after nearly 40 years

28th June 2023

Highland based Norscot Joinery, renowned manufacturer of windows, doors and timber frame house kits, has been acquired by 1st FSD Group. Although the business may have changed hands, there will be no organisational changes, with day to day operations continuing to be provided by the existing management team. Founded by the Body family in 1984, […]

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DASA: ‘Affordable and Adaptable Unmanned Air Systems Autonomy’

26th June 2023

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called, ‘Affordable and Adaptable Unmanned Air Systems Autonomy’. Funded by the Army Rapid Innovation and Exploitation Laboratory (ARIEL), a part of the Army’s Futures Directorate, this competition seeks proposals that can help UK Defence develop affordable and adaptable autonomous air systems (UAS) to boost the […]

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West of Orkney Windfarm Pre-Application Consultation Events Onshore Infrastructure June 2023

14th June 2023

Offshore Wind Power Limited plans to submit consent applications to construct offshore wind turbines and associated onshore transmission infrastructure for the West of Orkney Windfarm. The proposed windfarm will have the potential to generate around 2GW of renewable energy and is located around 30km west of Orkney and 25km from the north coast of Scotland. […]

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Member Visits to John O’Groats

7th June 2023

This time last week Fiona and Laura were out and about visiting some of our members in John O’Groats. It was a warm, all be it typically breezy Caithnesian spring day but it was great to see so many visitors about and a buzzing atmosphere for the season ahead. First up we met with Andrew […]

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Changes to Automatic Fire Alarm Response at Commercial Premise by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

7th June 2023

From 1 July 2023, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will stop attending automatic fire alarm (AFA) call outs to commercial business and workplace premises, such as factories, offices, shops and leisure facilities – unless a fire has been confirmed. Dutyholders with responsibility for workplace premises should safely investigate a fire alarm before calling 999, as our control room […]

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DASA: Learn more about Defence Innovation Loans

5th June 2023

Learn more about Defence Innovation Loans! The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and Innovate UK are hosting a webinar on 13 June to provide participants with more information about Defence Innovation Loans (DIL’s) and details of how you can apply. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask the hosts questions they have about the service. […]

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Taste North returns on Sunday, 5th November 2023

2nd June 2023

Taste North returns on Sunday, 5th November 2023 The festival, supported by Venture North, is returning to Wick High School, East Caithness Community Campus for a day filled with premier food and drink exhibitors, and chef demonstrations. At the 2022 Taste North, over 1400 visitors enjoyed meeting the makers, which of course includes sampling the […]

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SCC responds to new UK trade deals with Australia and New Zealand

1st June 2023

Reacting to the new UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade deals which entered effect at midnight, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and member of the UK Trade Strategy Group, Dr Liz Cameron CBE, said: “Scottish businesses will welcome seeing the UK’s first trade agreements come into force since we left the European Union. […]

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Royal Bank of Scotland, Business Builder Events

29th May 2023

Caithness Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland are presenting a series of online and in-person business builder events designed to support and challenge entrepreneurs to develop the right foundations for their business.

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