Executive Magazine November 2019

18th November 2019

See an online copy of the latest Executive Magazine which is published monthly. The November edition includes our quarterly newsletter which is bursting at the seems with information from our members. We submit information from members for inclusion within the magazine on a first come, first served basis. Members can submit to us, a short editorial […]

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Updates from Our Members 14/11/2019

14th November 2019

A quick roundup of news and blog posts from around the web from members of the Chamber: Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group – From Granite City to a global hub for hydrogen With the largest fleet of hydrogen buses in Europe and the UK’s first integrated hydrogen generation and bus refuelling station, Aberdeen is at the […]

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Trudy’s Leader Magazine Column November 2019

13th November 2019

In Trudy’s latest Leader column, she welcomes an opportunity to help shape a proposed Rural Communities Bill. With the focus over the past few years so prominently on nationwide political issues – most notably the ongoing Brexit process – it can be easy for policymakers to forget that Scotland’s communities and the businesses within them […]

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Thurso priority projects include harbour redevelopment and community hub

7th November 2019

A sympathetic redevelopment at Thurso harbour and a town community hub are two of the projects being explored as part of plans to drive Thurso forward. The initiatives are contained in Thurso Community Development Trust’s newly launched five-year strategic plan and the much-anticipated Tourism Development Plan for Thurso. Both documents are the result of the […]

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Updates from Our Members 06/11/2019

6th November 2019

A quick roundup of news and blog posts from around the web from members of the Chamber: BBM Solicitors – 30 days left to open a Help To Buy ISA First time buyers – including anyone who is thinking of buying property sometime in the future – you have just 30 days from today’s date […]

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Early festive fun at North Lands

6th November 2019

A LYBSTER-based art studio is preparing for Christmas early this year with a season of workshops, demonstrations, taster sessions, craft activities and mini workshops over the month of November. North Lands Creative (NLC) glass studio has announced its festive calendar with all of the activities being free to attend and “something for everyone to enjoy” […]

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Theatrical Thursdays at Lyth

6th November 2019

A DOUBLE taster of theatre is coming to Lyth Arts Centre this November as two of Scotland’s leading drama companies venture north. On Thursday (November 7 at 8pm) there will be a return visit from drama group Two Destination Language. After visiting in 2018, the company is back with its latest show Fallen Fruit. A […]

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Highlands is punching above its weight in tourism industry

5th November 2019

The people behind a thriving tourism industry in the Highlands and Islands have been celebrating their success at a glittering awards ceremony. Businesses and individuals working in the sector across the area were recognised at the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA), which took place at the Macdonald Drumossie Hotel in Inverness on Friday the […]

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£250,000 plans brewing to create new visitor experience at John O’Groats

1st November 2019

Ambitious plans are being drawn up to transform a landmark building at John O’Groats into a new tourist attraction based on locally brewed craft ale. John O’Groats Brewery is proposing to create a brewery, tasting room and visitor centre at the Last House, which has been unoccupied for almost a year. A planning application for […]

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Gail Ross’s push to help rural communities

30th October 2019

NORTH MSP Gail Ross has launched a consultation on a proposed bill to address the needs of rural areas. She is calling for feedback between now and the end of January with the aim of giving remote mainland communities the kind of protection Scotland’s islands already have. The main chamber of Wick Town Hall was […]

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