Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to latest Scottish Government lockdown announcement

1st June 2021

Responding to the First Minister’s announcement on Coronavirus restrictions, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “It is immensely welcome that Glasgow will now be able to move from Level 3 to Level 2 on Saturday, as well as 14 local authorities across Scotland which will move to Level […]

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New Members May 2021

1st June 2021

This month, we welcomed Caithness Mentality to our Chamber membership group. Caithness Mentality Coaching is specifically designed to help you become mentally strong and healthy. Are you looking to grow in confidence or resilience? Are you looking to overcome anxiety, fears, stress, or negative thoughts Many of us are just living life. We should be loving life […]

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Scottish Chamber of Commerce respond to latest Scottish Government lockdown review

28th May 2021

Responding to the Scottish Government’s announcement that Glasgow will remain at Level 3 until at least the 5th of June pending a review on the 2nd of June, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “There were many anxious businesses across Scotland waiting to hear the decision of the First Minister […]

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ILM Highland launches new service to prolong the life of household appliances and protect the environment

28th May 2021

A Highland social enterprise has launched a new service to provide affordable spare parts and repairs for domestic appliances in an effort to reduce waste. ILM Highland, based in Alness, has launched the Spares & Repairs service to provide new and refurbished spare parts for fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers, cookers and Dyson vacuum […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to the latest Scottish Government lockdown review

21st May 2021

Responding to the Scottish Government’s update on lockdown levels for East Renfrewshire, Glasgow & Moray, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s announcement will bring a mixture of relief and anxiety. Whilst more businesses in Moray will now be able to open from midnight tonight and East Renfrewshire businesses will […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to new Scottish Government Cabinet

19th May 2021

Responding to the confirmation of the new Scottish Government Cabinet, Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Congratulations to all new and returning Cabinet Ministers. Their appointments come at a critical juncture for Scottish business and the economy. As we ease out of restrictions and towards recovery, we need entrepreneurial […]

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ILM Highland provides ‘A New Hope’ with creation of three new roles

13th May 2021

The (work)force is strong at ILM Highland this May the 4th, as they welcome three new team members to support their growing service provision. The new recruits will join ILM Highland as part of the UK Government’s Kickstart Scheme, which provides funding and support to create new job opportunities for 16- to 24-year-olds. Connor Brown, […]

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Scottish distillery visits are a coastal staycation dream

13th May 2021

Staycations don’t mean compromising. Head to Scotland this Summer or early Autumn where Dunnet Bay Distillers is opening its doors for a gin and vodka tasting experience in its newly refurbished, coastal-themed Tasting Room. The coastal themed venue features Boat Shed booths, each of which seats 2 people, enabling guests to maintain a safe distance […]

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Funding success for Strathnaver Museum

13th May 2021

Strathnaver Museum has received additional funding to help the organisation realise its vision to create a world class visitor attraction on the north Sutherland coast after securing £41,178 from Museum Galleries Scotland’s Recovery and Resilience Fund. As well as supporting the future aspirations and recovery of the popular visitor attraction the funding will help cover […]

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Executive Magazine May 2021

12th May 2021

The May Executive Magazine is out now! You can read it online, this month includes our usual quarterly Caithness Chamber Newsletter. Read the full magazine here and see the Caithness Chamber Newsletter from page 23. The Newsletter includes updates from; Above and Beyond Tours John O’Groats Development Trust Dunnet Bay Distillers Scrabster Harbour Trust BBM […]

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