CHAMBER NEWS
Andy Murray serves up star power to celebrate a Wee Bit of Scotland that’s Come a Long Way with Walker’s Shortbread
Tennis legend, and Dunblane’s most famous son, Andy Murray has been announced as the first-ever brand ambassador for Walker’s Shortbread, marking a major milestone in the 127-year history of the Aberlour-based, family-owned business.
The iconic multi-year partnership is a celebration...
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce signs five new agreements in Shanghai as talks continue on new Shanghai–Glasgow air route
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has signed five memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with major Chinese institutions during a trade mission to the 11th China Shanghai International Technology Fair (CSITF), including a landmark agreement with the Shanghai Airport Authority aimed at...
Endless collaboration opportunities for Scottish companies in the Netherlands
From May 20-22, Inverness Chamber of Commerce led a trade mission to the Netherlands, accompanied by a dynamic group of Scottish companies united by a shared ambition: to explore new business opportunities and partnerships between our two nations.
The programme...
New cancer support centre opens
Ayrshire Cancer Support is delighted to announce that their new cancer support centre in Ayr is now open.
The charity’s Make it Happen campaign began back in 2020, when it became evident there was a need for a dedicated cancer...
Donna Chambers welcomed as Deputy CEO, Caithness Chamber of Commerce
We are delighted to welcome Donna Chambers, left, to Caithness Chamber of Commerce as our inaugural Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Donna brings a wealth of leadership experience across education, healthcare, hospitality, and public sectors, making her a strong addition...
FutureSkills: How Caithness Business Fund is Powering-Up a Skilled Workforce for the North Highlands
Fifteen months since the launch of its FutureSkills initiative, Caithness Business Fund is celebrating the transformative impact on businesses and young people across the region.
Designed to fuel growth and address critical skills shortages, FutureSkills has already supported seven local...
Dumfries & Galloway Chamber of Commerce celebrates remarkable success at 2025 Business Awards
Dumfries & Galloway Chamber of Commerce held their annual business awards night at Easterbrook Hall, The Crichton supported by Headline sponsor Business Gateway Dumfries & Galloway.
With over 270 business people from across the region in attendance, it was a...
Empowering businesses to adopt the Circular Economy: A new toolkit for the Cairngorms
Picture a business model where reducing costs and improving efficiency go hand-in-hand with lowering environmental impact. That’s the essence of the circular economy—designing products and services so materials stay in use through reuse, repair, refurbishment and recycling, instead of...
Opportunity knocks for the West Highlands
The highlands stand on the brink of a period of extraordinary opportunity, and West Highland Chamber members are right at the heart of it. The region is seeing a surge of ambitious developments that have the potential to transform...
Open for business – ONE SeedPod reveals first tenant
ONE SeedPod, Scotland’s food and drink innovation hub, has announced award-winning Vanilla Farms as its first tenant as it opens for business, following completion of its commissioning phase.
The hub, developed and operated by Opportunity North East (ONE), provides a...
National voice meets local vision on visit to inspire business leaders
A UK business leader highlighted the vital role Ayrshire SMEs and larger companies play in tackling current economic challenges and building a more resilient future on a visit to the region.
Hosted by Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, the visit by...
North of Scotland’s largest law firm marks a momentous year
Harper Macleod, the largest law firm in the Highlands, Islands and Moray, has seen its north of Scotland team mark a year of growth in line with its performance across Scotland.
Total headcount at the firm is currently around 470...
Perthshire on a Plate celebrates 10 tasty years with the return of Rosemary Shrager
Perthshire’s favourite food and drink festival, Perthshire On A Plate (POAP), is gearing up for a very special edition in 2025 – celebrating its 10th year at the Perth Show with a packed programme of producers, pop-ups, and a...
Highland Business Dinner 2025: A night to celebrate the Spirit of the Highlands
Inverness Chamber of Commerce welcomed 300 guests to its flagship Highland Business Dinner on Friday 16 May at the Drumossie Hotel – celebrating another landmark year for business in the Highlands.
The annual dinner is a highlight of the Chamber...
British Chambers of Commerce Global Annual Conference
The Chamber network is the only business organisation with local roots, national influence and global reach. That was the message from Sarah Howard MBE, Chair of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), as she closed this year’s Global Annual...
Scotland charts bold path to future economic prosperity at major conference
On Friday 6 June, Former Prime Minister The Rt Hon Gordon Brown lead a landmark conference at the University of Glasgow, aimed at tackling one of Scotland’s most pressing challenges: how to create the good jobs of the future.
The...
Glasgow Climate Week begins inspiring young minds
COB (Congress of Business) Futures – a business-led initiative designed to help young people understand the skills and opportunities arising from the journey to net zero has been hailed as “pivotal for Scotland to achieve a Just Transition”.
COB Futures...
Poll at Congress of Business finds financial constraints the biggest obstacle to businesses delivering net zero
A poll from delegates at Congress of Business has shown that 62% of business leaders believe financial constraints are the main obstacle preventing their organisations from achieving net zero.
400 international business leaders met to hear from thought-leaders, policymakers, and...
Engineering a More Inclusive Future: Why diversity matters in Scotland’s engineering sector
Scotland’s engineering sector is at a pivotal moment. As the industry adapts to new technologies and global challenges, one factor stands out as essential for long-term success: diversity and inclusion. Far from being a “nice to have,” inclusive practices...
Balcaskie Estate named Sustainable Farm of the Year
Balcaskie Estate (East Neuk of Fife) was just recognised as the Sustainable Farm of the Year at the 2025 RBST Food & Farming Sustainability Awards.
The East Neuk of Fife estate was recognised for its commitment to cultivating and caring...
Dundee-based social enterprise uniting communities across Scotland thanks to Business Gateway support
A Dundee-based social enterprise supporting Ukrainian families is set to expand its services across Scotland after receiving vital support from Business Gateway.
Bring Together was co-founded in 2022 by Hanna Dushkova and Vitalii Diakov, who both relocated to Scotland following...
ZeroAvia to build manufacturing hub in Scotland
Zero-emission aviation leader will launch a Hydrogen Centre of Excellence and major manufacturing facility close to Glasgow Airport
Scottish Enterprise have awarded ZeroAvia a £9m Regional Selective Assistance grant to help realise the project alongside company investment, creating hundreds of...
Stronger Together: Forth Valley Business Week returns to celebrate the power of collaboration and community for business resilience
Businesses from across the Forth Valley are being invited to come together this autumn for a week of inspiration, connection, and opportunity as Forth Valley Business Week 2025 launches with the theme: Stronger Together: Collaboration and Community for Business...
Scotland Goes Global: £500K Boost for International Trade Partnership between Scottish Government and Business
Backed by an investment of up to £500,000, Scottish Chambers of Commerce to lead business community to supercharge exports, build new trade alliances, and open doors for Scottish companies across the world.
The Scottish Government and the Scottish Chambers of...
Ayrshire Chamber Announces Business Excellence Award Winner
Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to reveal that Donnini Apartments, are the winners of the 2025 Business Excellence Ayrshire Award!
Donnini Apartments showed a dedication and commitment to excellence within every aspect of their business, demonstrating their drive to...
West Highland Vision Conference brings the future into focus
West Highland Chamber of Commerce hosted their West Highland Vision Conference in Fort William on Thursday 20 March. Over 100 speakers and delegates from across the west highlands gathered at the Highland Cinema for a day of insights and...
Colleges at the heart of the skills system
Rapid advancements in technology, demographic shifts, and environmental changes are transforming the way we work and the skills required for today’s workforce and the workforce of the future. In Scotland, colleges play a central role in the skills system....
Ayrshire Chamber Celebrates Innovation, Community Impact, and Outstanding Talent
The Ayrshire Apprenticeship Challenge 2025, sponsored by Skills Development Scotland, culminated in an exciting final on Tuesday, 4th March 2025, at the Ayr United Hospitality Suite, coinciding with Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
Organised by DYW Ayrshire, the event celebrated months of...
The Future of Highland Tourism: Business voices concerns over visitor levy proposal
The debate over the introduction of a visitor levy in the Highlands has sparked intense discussion across the business community, with a recent engagement forum hosted by Inverness Chamber of Commerce highlighting widespread concerns about the proposed scheme. With...
The Future of Tourism in the North Highlands is Bright!
The North Highlands beckon those in search of adventure, new experiences, opportunity, and purpose. Renowned for our breathtaking scenery, captivating archaeology, deep-rooted history and warm Highland welcome, this year’s Venture North Tourism Gathering at the outstanding Royal Marine Hotel...
