Highlands

Highland Council has appointed the preferred main contractors for the first construction projects to be delivered under its new Highland Investment Plan (HIP).  Morgan Sindall, Morrison Construction, Robertson Group and Ogilvie will work on seven key multi-million-pound projects across the regi

A former nurses’ house in Skye has been sold by NHS Highland in order to support efforts to deliver a second phase of community-led affordable housing. The Staffin Nurse’s Cottage in Clachan, which is almost 100 years old, has been bought by Staffin Community Trust (SCT).

SSEN Transmission has submitted appeals to the Scottish Government's Planning and Environmental Appeals Division following decisions by Angus Council and the Highland Council to refuse consent for the proposed Emmock and Carnaig 400kV substations.

Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association (LSHA) has completed Raasay Phase 2 Cottages Park, providing six high‑quality new homes for affordable rent to local residents. The development marks another major milestone in LSHA’s long‑term commitment to delivering sustainable, community‑focuse

SSEN Transmission has welcomed the decision by Scottish Ministers to approve its Section 37 application for the Chleansaid Wind Farm connection project in Sutherland.

Planning consent has been granted for the Bingally 400/132kV substation – a key element of SSEN Transmission’s proposed upgrade of the Beauly to Denny overhead line.

Highland Council has signed off on a £21.55 million roads capital programme for 2026/27, confirming a significant investment to upgrade and maintain routes across the region. The package includes £7.8m for base capital works, £12.15m in top‑up funding for priority schemes, £

Cllr John Finlayson, Kate Forbes MSP, head teacher Stephen Atkins, school pupils and parents, Cllr Chrissie Gillies, Robert Campbell, Highland Council strategic lead – Estate and Investment Planning, Sara Matheson, Highland Council education support officer, Iain MacDonald & Darren Douglas

Savills has expanded its presence in the Highlands with the acquisition of Rennie Property Consultants, welcoming Sandy Rennie into its Inverness office. Sandy is a Chartered Surveyor with decades of experience across the Highlands, Islands and Moray. His work includes advising landowners, developer

The Inverness Castle Experience was officially opened on Monday by deputy first minister Kate Forbes and Kirsty McNeill, UK Government minister for Scotland, marking the completion of a landmark City Region Deal project. The £47 million investment has transformed Inverness Castle into a world

The demolition of Royal Dornoch Golf Club’s historic clubhouse has officially begun, marking the end of an era and the start of a new legacy for one of the world’s most renowned golf clubs.

Businesses employing hundreds of people across the north have written to Highland Council urging approval of proposed new substations at Fanellan and Bingally.  Ahead of council decisions expected this month, starting with Fanellan this week, Murphy, RJ McLeod, Global Infrastructure, John Gunn

Affordable housing in Clovullin is among eight community projects in the Lochaber Area that have been awarded funding totalling £270,120.28 from the Highland Council's Community Regeneration Fund (CRF).

The Highland Council is inviting local residents to share their views on a possible proposal for a Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) Scheme at Embo.

Highland property investment and development company Ark Estates has expanded its Inverness commercial property portfolio with the acquisition of the former RBS premises at 29-31 Harbour Road, Inverness.