
Cairngorms wildfire business support
Find out what support is available for businesses impacted by the Cairngorm wildfires
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Workforce North Co-Investment Fund
Support to help employers expand the regional workforce and address skills gaps.
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Become a Highland Trusted Trader
Highland Trusted Trader is a directory of local businesses that have been vetted by Highland Council Trading Standards. These businesses have made a commitment to treat their customers fairly

Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport
Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport aims to ensure the Cromarty Firth and wider region becomes a major global hub for green energy and deliver transformational benefits to Highland communities and the decarbonisation agenda

Invest Highland
Learn how we, along with partners are encouraging investment and growth in the region.

Social Value Charter
Learn about our Social Values Charter making sure renewable energy projects give fair and lasting benefits to Highland communities
Latest news
New Short Term Let Control Areas to come into force on 1 April 2027
The Highland Council has agreed to introduce Short Term Let Control Areas (STLCA) for Inverness City and Highland Rural from 1 April 2027.

Phase one of budget engagement launched
Members of the public, community groups, businesses and young people are being invited to share their views on how The Highland Council balances its budget and plans spend over the next three years.
Date: 12 November 2026

Almost £500,000 awarded to community transport groups across the Highlands
Community transport groups across the Highlands have been awarded grants totalling £498,000 to support local transport services in 2027/28.
Date: 12 November 2026




