Supporting economic growth in the Highlands
The Highlands is attracting major investment and supporting expanding industries across the region. A fast‑growing low carbon sector is helping position the area as a leading destination for sustainable development and long‑term prosperity.
We work with government, industry and community partners to create the right conditions for growth. This includes coordinated planning, delivering infrastructure and building shared ambitions for the region.
How we support growth and investment
The Highland Council helps unlock economic potential by:
- promoting opportunities for investment across the region
- supporting inward investment activity
- coordinating major projects with public and private partners
- helping businesses to start, grow and innovate
- ensuring that community value is embedded in investment activity
Our services
Invest Highland is our overarching brand and platform for promoting investment opportunities. It:
- coordinates inward investment activity
- supports collaboration across the public sector
- provides guidance for major projects taking place in the region
Business Gateway offers specialist support for businesses looking to grow or locate in the Highlands.
HOIL provides flexible gap financing to help businesses:
- invest
- expand
- innovate
Highland Opportunity (Investments) Limited (HOIL)
The Highland Social Value Charter embeds community value into energy and investment projects. It helps ensure that developments benefit local communities as well as the wider economy.
Investment programmes and major projects
Find out more about ongoing investment in our region: