Training the Future at The Caithness Collection
30th July 2019
In June The Caithness Collection were delighted to announce that two more of their Modern Apprentices completed their SVQ Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership in collaboration with North Highland College UHI(NHC). Emma Farmer and David Henderson both completed their qualification by attending NHC while gaining experience working with The Caithness Collection in their […]
Mental health and wellbeing at the front of Dounreay’s agenda
30th July 2019
Mental health and employee wellbeing has been put at the forefront of the agenda at Dounreay. The organisation has recognised the benefits of a mentally and physically healthy workplace that takes care of its people and nurtures a supportive working environment. Actions have been put in place focusing on health and wellbeing, featuring a number […]
Caithness plays host to Chamber Chief Executives
26th July 2019
Caithness this week played host to Chief Executives from Chambers across Scotland, as Caithness Chamber hosted the Scottish Chambers of Commerce Chief Executives Forum for the first time. As well as the meeting itself, the two-day excursion saw the visitors treated to a tour of the county and a sample of what the area has […]
Cyber Security Standard for Scotland developed in Thurso
11th July 2019
Thurso-based non-profit organisation Cyber Security Scotland has created a cyber security standard that will be adopted by every public body in Scotland. Dr Keith Nicholson, founder and Executive Chair of Cyber Security Scotland explains: “We were commissioned by the Scottish Government to develop a framework that combined over a dozen different security standards and guidelines […]
Equiniti Group is latest company to move in to Thurso Business Park
10th July 2019
AN international technology-led services and payments specialist as the newest tenant to Thurso Business Park. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has developed the site to enable local firms to expand and to attract new companies into the area. Equiniti Group plc is the latest company to move in, bringing its 32 employees to William Smith […]
Rebrand of Lyth Arts Centre brings record visitors
3rd July 2019
LYTH Arts Centre has plenty to celebrate ahead of its summer programme with the announcement that audience figures have reached an all-time high. With the venue coming to the end of its spring season, the team yesterday revealed a record number of visitors to its events, gigs and performances. This comes after a rebrand which […]
SCC Quarterly Economic Indicator: Scottish Businesses Struggling to Grow Amidst Brexit Deadlock
3rd July 2019
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) Quarterly Economic Indicator survey for Q2 of 2019 shows businesses continuing to face difficulties due to prolonged uncertainty around the UK’s position in relation to the European Union. This along with rising business costs and a global economic slowdown are factors discouraging businesses from investing or expanding in Scotland. On Wage […]
Thurso company powers up UK’s first green train
28th June 2019
A THURSO based company is at the forefront of creating a greener, cleaner and more efficient rail network with its contribution to Britain’s first hydrogen-powered train. Denchi Group supplied specialist SLICE batteries for the HydroFLEX train that had a trial run last week at an event in the West Midlands called Rail Live 2019. Derek […]
EDIC North Highlands & Islands to host summer drop-ins around region
24th June 2019
With much uncertainty remaining around Brexit, and the deadline date of 31 October fast approaching, the Europe Direct Information Centre (EDIC) for the North Highlands & Islands is aware that many across the region still have concerns about how Brexit will impact them. To help address these concerns and provide the most up-to-date information on […]
Cavendish Nuclear Celebrate Wins at RoSPA
21st June 2019
RoSPA Health and Safety Awards are internationally-renowned and the longest-running industry awards scheme in the UK. The RoSPA Awards scheme, which receives entries from organisations around the world, recognises achievement in health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement. Cavendish Nuclear Ltd attended the RoSPA Awards ceremony at ExCel, London […]