Venture North Tourism Gathering to focus on the future for the North Highlands

14th March 2024

Tourism businesses and organisations from across the North Highlands are set to attend Venture North’s annual Tourism Gathering later in March. Venture North is the Destination Management Organisation ( DMO) for Caithness and Sutherland. Venture North works with local businesses, communities, and stakeholders to provide a united voice and vision for the development and promotion […]

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SHFCA update: Net Zero Hydrogen Fund support for Aberdeen & Shetland

11th March 2024

Aberdeen’s new South Harbour and Energy Transition Zone (Photo credits: OGV Energy.) The UK government has announced a further £21 million of support from the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund to develop the production of green hydrogen and derivative fuels across the UK. Seven projects are receiving support involving SHFCA members: bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Ltd, […]

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Caithness Business Fund Shines a Spotlight on Local Apprentices during Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024.

8th March 2024

In honour of Scottish Apprentice Week 2024, a national celebration of apprenticeships, Caithness Business Fund (CBF) is also highlighting some of the fantastic apprenticeship opportunities it has supported and showcasing the businesses and young people who are driving skills generation across the North Highlands. The Fund, has now provided support for 20 local apprenticeships across […]

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Trudy Morris: Commerce and connectivity are intrinsically linked.

7th March 2024

Just as the first signs of spring and the promise of lighter, longer days have lifted spirits across the county. Here at the Chamber too, a sense of relief has swept in with confirmation from Transport Scotland for the continuation of funding for the life-line Wick-Aberdeen Public Service Obligation (PSO) for 2024/25. At Caithness Chamber […]

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Caithness Business Fund Announces FutureSkills Apprenticeship Grant Scheme, with £100,000 of support from NRS Dounreay and the NDA.

1st March 2024

Caithness Business Fund Announces FutureSkills Apprenticeship Grant Scheme, with £100,000 of support from NRS Dounreay and the NDA.   Significant Investment Commitment from NRS Dounreay and the NDA, Boosts Caithness Business Fund to Bolster Apprenticeships through New FutureSkills Initiative. The Caithness Business Fund is celebrating a substantial investment boost of £100,000 from Focus North partners […]

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Confirmation of Funding for Wick-Aberdeen PSO, 2024/25.

21st February 2024

Caithness Chamber CEO Trudy Morris, “delighted” by the confirmation of Funding for Wick-Aberdeen PSO for 2024/25 following significant lobbying efforts led by Caithness Chamber of Commerce’s campaign to safeguard the life-line air service. Today, Trudy Morris, CEO of Caithness Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the Caithness Transport Forum, expressed relief and delight at the […]

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More Than Motivation: Liberating Leadership: Transforming Entrepreneurs into Extraordinary Leaders

19th February 2024

A Bold Initiative Unleashed for Small Business Owners In a groundbreaking move, Fiona Macintosh of More than Motivation, is set to revolutionise the small business landscape by introducing her new “Liberating Leadership: Transforming Entrepreneurs into Extraordinary Leaders” program. Recognising the pivotal shift from small business owner to employer, Fiona acknowledges the unique challenges that come […]

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Members Spotlight: Secret Shebeen Supperclub, Wick

15th February 2024

Meet David Buchanan, Founder of  Secret Shebeen Club in Wick, a new business fostering culinary fusion and local collaboration. The Secret Shebeen Club is a unique culinary destination nestled in the heart of Wick, making its new home in the iconic Backstairs, which was once painted by Lowry, in the town’s historic harbour. It offers […]

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Chamber Newsletter in Executive Magazine, February 2024 Issue.

13th February 2024

Dear Member, February’s Executive Magazine is out now and we are delighted that the Caithness Chamber of Commerce Newsletter returns for the first issue of 2024 – jam-packed with the latest business news from our members across the North Highlands! Jacobs | Secret Shebeen Wick | More than Motivation | North Point Distillery | Stacks Coffee, Deli & Bakery Ltd […]

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Biodiversity gain for proposed Thurso wind farm.

12th February 2024

RES, the British renewable energy company behind the five-turbine Cairnmore Hill Wind Farm proposal, has submitted a new Biodiversity Enhancement Management Plan (BEMP) to accompany its planning application. The biodiversity enriching plan includes measures to enhance 56 hectares of wet heath habitat, plant 5.5 hectares of broadleaved woodland, create 4.5 hectares of species-rich scrub as […]

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