The Scottish Chambers of Commerce sets out key business expectations for the Scottish Budget

6th February 2020

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce sets out key business expectations for the Scottish Budget The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) Network has set out key areas the Scottish Government should address in its Budget to help stem the uncertainty of recent years, build renewed confidence, and ensure that all policies and public funds are directed […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce Reacts To Mixed Results Of Holyrood Rates Vote

5th February 2020

While welcoming the Scottish Parliament’s decision to retain the Uniform Business Rate, SCC has urged the Scottish Parliament to reconsider what it believes is a major barrier to a more flexible, responsive rates system outside of the revaluation cycle following voting on the Non Domestic Rates Bill (Scotland) yesterday. Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of […]

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Former Dornoch Police Station passes into Community Ownership

3rd February 2020

The Dornoch Area Community Interest Company (DACIC) is absolutely delighted to announce that it has become the new owner of the former Dornoch Police Station following a successful Asset Transfer Request from Police Scotland, which included a 5% discount from market valuation in acknowledgement of the significant community benefit that will ensue from the community […]

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Updates from Our Members- 29/01/2020

29th January 2020

A quick roundup of news and blog posts from around the web from members of the Chamber: Care & Learning Alliance – Parentzone Scotland – I am an engineer! A recent newsletter from the Northern Alliance highlighted the website Parentzone Scotland for supporting Family Engagement. This website is a tool to support parents ‘be at […]

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MeyGen Clocks In 25GWh

29th January 2020

SIMEC Atlantis Energy said that its 6MW tidal energy project MeyGen has exported close to 25 gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable electricity to the national grid. MeyGen exported over 13.8GWh of renewable electricity in 2019, according to Atlantis’ operational update, equivalent to the average annual electricity consumption of around 3800 typical UK homes generating a […]

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John O’Groats Brewery – Time for a Move

29th January 2020

John O’Groats Brewery are delighted to be able to announce their plan to move into the Last House at John o’Groats where they will open a gleaming new brewery, along with shop and a tasting bar. This location has been the team’s green-eyed sights for a while – a beautiful traditional “but and ben” cottage […]

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GDES implements SAFETY II

29th January 2020

SAFETY II: THE NEW POSITIVE APPROACH TO SAFETY AND THE HUMAN FACTOR GDES has started progressive implementation of the SAFETY II philosophy in its work teams. A new positive and collaborative approach to safety focused on what is done well and what keeps the workplace accident rate at zero. SAFETY II is a working methodology […]

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Imaginate at Lyth Arts Centre

29th January 2020

Lyth Arts Centre and Imaginate are collaborating in 2020 to support an artist to explore a new theatre and/or dance performance idea for young audiences and undertake a period of practical research towards a new piece of work. This opportunity includes: A week in residence at LAC from Monday 22nd June – Sunday 28th June 2020 A bursary of […]

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Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd – New FAQ section for ATMS Programme

29th January 2020

HIAL announced its plans to introduce a remote tower air traffic management system (ATMS) in January 2018 and since then HIAL staff, the Unions and key stakeholder groups have been kept informed on all aspects of the review from its inception.  In October 2019, the HIAL Board gave authority to seek funding from Scottish Government […]

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Up to 40 new jobs to be created at Ashley Ann in Wick after £2m investment

29th January 2020

UP to 40 new jobs are set to be created by a Caithness company over the next five years following an investment of more than £2 million in its Wick base. Ashley Ann Ltd, which designs and manufactures kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, says the funding will enable it to increase capacity and output. The move […]

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