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Highland MSP Calls for Urgent Investment in Scotland’s Food Resilience

Food and Drink Ronnie MacDonald - 0
Highlands and Islands MSP Ariane Burgess has called for greater investment in local food production as concerns grow over Scotland's reliance on imported fruit and vegetables.
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Highland Food and Drink Firms Share in £6 Million Growth Fund

Food and Drink Joseph Kennedy - 0
Food and drink businesses across the Highlands, Moray and Western Isles have secured more than £1.39 million for new equipment, increased production and investment in local processing.
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New £20,000 Grants Set to Support Farmers Across Moray

Food and Drink Joseph Kennedy - 0
Moray farmers could receive grants of up to £20,000 through the latest Future Farming Investment Scheme, with £14.25 million available across Scotland.
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A Taste of Tuscany Comes to Inverness for an Exceptional Night at Ness Walk

Food and Drink Joseph Kennedy - 0
Ness Walk in Inverness will welcome two of Tuscany's most celebrated wine estates for an exclusive evening of rare vintages, Highland produce and guided wine tasting on 21 November.
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First Minister Visits Black Isle Show as New £14.25 Million Farming Fund Announced

Food and Drink Stuart Thain - 0
The First Minister visited the Black Isle Show as the Scottish Government confirmed a new £14.25 million round of farming investment grants, with enhanced support for Highlands and Islands businesses and crofters.
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Zizzi Celebrates Scotland’s Students With Free Bombes on Results Day

Food and Drink Joseph Kennedy - 0
Students across Scotland can celebrate SQA Results Day with a free Garlic and Mozzarella Bombe at Zizzi as the latest figures show rising pass rates and record qualification achievements.
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£14.25 Million Farming Fund to Support Highland Crofters and Farmers

Food and Drink Ronnie MacDonald - 0
Farmers and crofters across Scotland will be able to apply for grants of up to £20,000 under the next round of the Future Farming Investment Scheme, with enhanced support for businesses in the Highlands and Islands.
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The Dipping Lugger Shortlisted for Prestigious National Award

Food and Drink Ronnie MacDonald - 0
The Dipping Lugger in Ullapool has been shortlisted for one of the UK's leading hospitality awards after earning a place in the Gourmet Bolthole...
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Byres Farm Expands With Juice Production

Food and Drink Ronnie MacDonald - 0
Byres Farm near Fochabers is expanding by taking on the juice production side of Elgin's Orchard, giving visitors the chance to watch apples being pressed and bottled while preserving a well loved Moray brand.
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Tariff Free Trade Returns as Scotch Whisky Wins Back Key US Market

Food and Drink Ronnie MacDonald - 0
Scotch whisky exports to the United States will once again be tariff free from Friday, providing a major boost for distillers, suppliers and communities across Scotland, including Speyside.
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Harry Gow Brings a Taste of The Highlands to Asda Stores Across Scotland

Food and Drink Joseph Kennedy - 0
Inverness family bakery Harry Gow has launched its new Sharing Cake Range in 50 Asda stores across Scotland, bringing its award winning scratch baked cakes to customers far beyond the Highlands.
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Pubs Call on Scottish Government to Match England’s Business Rates Cut

Food and Drink Ronnie MacDonald - 0
Scotland's pubs should receive the same business rates support as those in England, according to the Campaign for Real Ale, following the UK Government's...
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SNP Raise a Glass to Argentina

Food and Drink Joseph Kennedy - 0
The SNP has marked one year since Argentina became the first country to grant Scotch Whisky Geographical Indication protection, celebrating the trade milestone as Scotland prepares to face Argentina.
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New Scottish Bakers Trail Puts Highland Bakeries on The Map

Food and Drink Joseph Kennedy - 0
A new interactive digital trail is celebrating Scotland's bakery industry, with two Highland favourites among the businesses showcasing the country's rich baking heritage.
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Hidden Invergordon Garden Blossoms into Community Hub

Food and Drink Joseph Kennedy - 0
A neglected patch of land in Invergordon is being transformed into a thriving community garden, with volunteers invited to help it continue growing for the benefit of local people and wildlife.
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News

Western Isles Volunteers Sought to Help Shape Children’s Futures

News Ronnie MacDonald - 0
Children's Hearings Scotland is recruiting volunteer Panel Members in the Western Isles, giving local people the opportunity to make decisions supporting children and young people.
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Pickaquoy Swimming Pool on Course for November Reopening

News Ronnie MacDonald - 0
The Pickaquoy Centre swimming pool in Kirkwall is expected to reopen in mid November as major repairs following flooding earlier this year continue to make significant progress.
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Entertainment

Sunset Ceremony Marks End of Season

Go Highland Joseph Kennedy - 0
Nelson's Tower in Forres will mark the end of its 2026 season with a rare evening opening featuring sunset views, birthday cake, bubbly, ship's biscuits and a tot of grog.
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Northern Artists Bring The Changing Sea to Inverness

Go Highland Ronnie MacDonald - 0
New work by Orkney artist Anne Bevan and Moray based Mary Bourne explores coastal life, renewable energy, conservation and environmental change at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery.
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Travel and Tourism

Direct Flights From Inverness to Frankfurt Take Off Next Summer

Travel Joseph Kennedy - 0
Inverness Airport will gain its first direct connection to Frankfurt in June 2027, with Discover Airlines launching a weekly summer service linking the Highlands with one of Europe's major aviation hubs.
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More Than £68 Million to Build Safer Walking and Cycling Routes Across Scotland

Travel Joseph Kennedy - 0
More than £68 million is being invested in new active travel infrastructure across Scotland as part of a wider £226 million commitment to active and sustainable travel this year.
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