Surveys begin at Kishorn with view to ‘major upgrade’ of Wester Ross port
Survey works are underway at Kishorn Port ahead of a planned “major upgrade” of the historic Wester Ross facility.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Science Skills Academy under the microscope
The Science Skills Academy (SSA) is a ground-breaking rural initiative introducing the world of science and technology to primary and secondary pupils in the Highland region.
£454,000 invested into Orkney’s hydrogen infrastructure
The Scottish Government and the Highlands and Islands Enterprise have invested a combined £454,000 to help ensure a resilient supply of renewable hydrogen from Eday to the mainland to strengthen Orkney's hydrogen infrastructure.
Cromarty Firth simply ‘the best’ for offshore wind marshalling and assembly capacity
The Cromarty Firth has been named in a new study as the best location for a marshalling and assembly hub to support large-scale expansion of Scotland’s offshore wind industry.
Renewable energy ‘power house’ to open in Highlands
A new “global centre for excellence” in renewable energy technologies is to be opened in the Highlands.
Stornoway deep water port to create 200 jobs as part of masterplan
More than 200 jobs will be created with what is being described in the industry as the “transformational” development of a new deep water terminal in Stornoway.
Opportunity Cromarty Firth reveals hopes for free port to boost jobs for 50 years
Ambitious plans to turn the Cromarty Firth into a free port that could secure work and jobs for the next 50 years have been revealed.
£6.5m cash boost for Highland hydro plan
Work to create the UK’s largest community-owned hydro scheme in Lochaber will begin following the agreement of a £6.5 million finance package.
HIE put in ‘dire’ spot as budget cuts set in
The Scottish Government has been told it has placed Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in a “dire” position and risks undermining its important work.
Firm loses £25m legal battle over Nigg Energy Park redevelopment
A firm which claimed the government acted unlawfully in giving taxpayers money to a competitor has lost its £25 million legal action in Scotland’s highest civil court.
Scotland launches new £30m fund for low-carbon heating
A new £30 million fund for low-carbon heating infrastructure is now open for projects to make applications.
Offshore renewables to power whisky distilleries and fish farms
Offshore renewables schemes tailor made for their locations could be used to help develop industries such as whisky distilling and fish farming in remote coastal areas and islands, according to a new study.
How do we square the Brexit circle?
Squaring the Brexit circle amid so much political uncertainty is causing a noticeable smattering of anxiety across Scotland’s renewable energy sector.
Shetland shows ‘can do’ approach to Atlantic Frontier operations
Growing confidence in the Atlantic Frontier is generating a ‘gravity-shift’ towards a Shetland supply chain willing and able to capitalise on its geographical advantages.
HIE accused of breaking aid rules by supporting Global Energy Group
A £25 million legal case involving the north’s economic development agency is expected to resume at the highest civil court in Scotland later this month.
Fresh hope for Underwater Centre as proposals being pursued
There was fresh hope last night that new owners will be found to continue the work of a world-leading Highland subsea training centre that went into administration earlier this month.
New energy director at HIE
Development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed a new director to lead its activities in the energy and low carbon sectors.
Scots enterprise areas fall short of expectation
The effectiveness of strategically designated areas with incentives to attract certain types of businesses have fallen short of expectation, a new report has found.