CHAMBER NEWS
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...
Firm announces first North East of Scotland partner
Commercial law firm Davidson Chalmers Stewart has announced Henrietta Talbot as its first partner to be appointed in the North East of Scotland. Based in Elgin, she joined the firm in 2022 as a director where she has worked...
New President Ronald Leitch announced by Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce
Ronald Leitch has been named as President of Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce following Derek J McNab’s completion of a two-year term of office. Ronald is Chief Operating Officer at AGS Airports.
Ronald has served as a chamber director since 2023...
New Leadership on Moray Chamber of Commerce Board
Moray Chamber of Commerce members have warmly welcomed Graham Alexander, Director of AJ Engineering, into his new appointment as President. The appointment was approved at the AGM held at The Macallan Estate on 19th March 2025. Additionally, Sean Donnelly,...
Scots charity harnesses solar energy to serve communities across the Highlands
Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce officially announced their use of the innovative new app, WITR, during their popular ‘Hub Club’ networking session
AI for Business Growth in the Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders Business Expo 2025 brought the world of Artificial...
Premium, Bahamian spiced Rum Cay Rum, crafted in Scotland launches
Craft Rum created & distilled in Scotland inspired by family’s Bahamas connection Rum Cay Rum, a brand new, premium, Bahamian spiced, craft rum, distilled in Scotland, has just been launched and is aimed at those who enjoy rum with...
Dundee and Toronto forge new relationship as Dundee Culture forms collaboration with Mackenzie House
A new collaboration between Dundee Culture and Mackenzie House has forged a new relationship between Dundee and Toronto - Canada’s largest city.
The collaboration will see Dundee Culture and Mackenzie House join forces to promote the connections between the two...
Business Communities call for full dualling of A96 in letter to Scottish Government
Inverness Chamber of Commerce and Moray Chamber of Commerce have jointly written to Scottish Government Transport Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, urging a clear and ambitious timetable for the full dualling of the A96.
The letter, sent on behalf of businesses across...
Meet LionVolt: The Thurso battery start-up developing unique 3D metal anode architecture for the next generation of batteries
LionVolt, a Dutch company specialising in advanced 3D anode architecture technology to be used in battery cells, is at the forefront of innovation in energy storage solutions. Following our acquisition of a battery cell pilot production plant in Thurso,...
Innovative renewable energy technology makes UK debut in Caithness residence
A Thurso entrepreneur has set the standard for sustainable living by installing the first air-to-water heat pump of its kind in the UK in his home.
As the owner of RDI Renewables, Ryan Pollard has spent more than a decade...
Glasgow Airport Flightpath Fund to provide £130k in community support in 2025
Seven community groups and charities have received funding from Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund which has made £130,000 available for successful applicants in 2025.
The airport’s FlightPath Fund was established in 2010 to provide financial support to organisations committed to improving...
Team spirit was on show as Optimum Eco Group staff gathered to celebrate milestone anniversaries for its two core companies based in Irvine
CCL (North) Ltd was founded on 22nd March 2000 and specialises in secure data destruction, IT and WEEE reuse, repair and recycling, while sister company Restructa was formed on 14th April 2005, and specialises in display reuse, repair and...
National Workplace Award for Dundee Fostering Organisation
A Dundee-based fostering organisation has been hailed one of the UK’s best workplaces.
Carolina House Trust is one of Scotland’s oldest children’s charities, supporting foster carers and the children and young people in their care. The charity supports carers in...
Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North opens in Forres
A new wellbeing centre for anyone who has served in the Armed Forces has opened.
The £1.3 million transformation of the 1864-built Victoria Hotel on Tytler Street, in Forres, into the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North (EVACN) is complete.
It will...
Stunning Aberdeen Denis Law legacy concepts inspired by RGU students
Two stunning murals of Denis Law have now been completed in Printfield, Woodside – the area in Aberdeen where the Scottish footballing legend was born and raised – and marks a milestone in planned legacy projects in Aberdeen.
The remarkable...
Morton in the Community launch new gamechanging community hub in partnership with the SPFL Trust
Morton in the Community have revealed they will be opening a community hub at Cappielow as part of a new SPFL Trust initiative.
SPFL Trust Community Hubs will be located at ten football stadiums across the country.
They will provide a...
Solving Scotland’s energy trilemma
By Aidan Kerr, Senior External Affairs Manager, Drax
Governments around the world are caught between a rock and a hard place: cutting carbon emissions while ensuring energy remains both secure and affordable.
This is known as the ‘energy trilemma’. Each of...
Break The Silence celebrate 20 year anniversary
Break The Silence was founded in October 2004 and provides professional counselling support in East and North Ayrshire, helping those affected by childhood sexual trauma, their partners and family members.
In October 2024, trustees, staff and volunteers met to reflect...
Children’s charity hails ‘tremendous impact’ of partnership with Aberdeen International Airport
A local charity which provides support to some of the most disadvantaged children and families across the North-east has hailed the tremendous impact of its long standing partnership with Aberdeen International Airport.
The praise from AberNecessities came as the airport...
New programme to help more female entrepreneurs succeed
By Emma Reid, Head of Partnership & Engagement at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
Things are getting better for female entrepreneurs. A report using the Global Entrepreneurship Model, compiled by the universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Strathclyde, found that for the...
Inverness Chamber backs business with membership fee freeze
In a significant move to support the local business community during challenging economic times, Inverness Chamber of Commerce has announced a freeze on membership fees for the coming year.
This decision underscores the Chamber’s commitment to standing by its members...
West is Best!
It’s the start of a new chapter for Lochaber Chamber of Commerce as it becomes West Highland Chamber of Commerce.
Late last year members of Lochaber Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously at an Extraordinary General Meeting to change the name...
An unexpected journey into entrepreneurship
Forth Valley Chamber launched their ‘Member Spotlight’ to shine a light on the incredible businesses within their Chamber Community. In highlighting a new member each month, they aim to enhance their member experience and convey the breadth and depth...
An Darna have crafted a fresh take on dining
Iain Whiteley and Ally Eccles have crafted a fresh take on dining, blending elevated classics with the charm of local delights.
Imagine a cozy, welcoming atmosphere paired with playful, intriguing creations- a unique, five course tasting experience designed to celebrate...
