https://sutherland-business.co.uk/ Business news stories for the county of Sutherland, Scotland en-gb PHP Business Index by Niall Fernie Copyright 1998-2026 Caithness.Org niall.fernie@gmail.com (Niall Fernie) 720 https://sutherland-business.co.uk/images/logo_rss.gifhttps://sutherland-business.co.uk/ https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1820 In rural Scotland, distance is not an abstract concept. It is the price of participation in modern life. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1820 Sutherland Business Index Sat, 6 Jun 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1819 The collapse of Orbex in February 2026 and the fate of its subsidiary Sutherland Spaceport Ltd (SSL) was not caused by a single event. It was a combination of funding failure, rising costs, and strategic setbacks that slowly removed its ability to continue operating. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1819 Sutherland Business Index Thu, 4 Jun 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1818 A number of projects have been supported by funding allocations agreed at today’s Sutherland County Committee. Community regeneration projects Members approved £95,000 of Community Regeneration Funding in support of two community projects in Sutherland. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1818 Sutherland Business Index Tue, 2 Jun 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1817 Polling will take place on Thursday 25 June 2026 to elect one candidate standing in the Ward 4 East Sutherland and Edderton by-election. Voters in this Ward are being reminded to make sure they are ready to cast their vote. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1817 Sutherland Business Index Fri, 29 May 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1816 Sutherland is a place of extraordinary beauty and extraordinary resilience. But when the Richmond Project’s Spotlight on Financial Literacy 2026 is read through a Sutherland lens, the findings take on a sharper edge. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1816 Sutherland Business Index Wed, 27 May 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1815 This latest development will offer flexible and affordable business premises that lend themselves to different commercial requirements. Businesses in Sutherland are being invited to register their interest in new flexible units currently being developed at Golspie Business Park. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1815 Sutherland Business Index Tue, 26 May 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1812 At today’s meeting of Highland Council’s Communities and Place Committee, Members approved a long-term approach to weed control that will reduce reliance on chemical herbicides, while maintaining safe, accessible public spaces and protecting biodiversity. The new Integrated Weed Control Strategy and Action Plan builds on the Council’s partial ban on glyphosate-based products in playgrounds, schools and sports facilities, which was introduced in 2019. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1812 Sutherland Business Index Thu, 21 May 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1813 Highland Council approves new engagement strategy to put communities at the heart of decision-making A new Participation and Engagement Strategy developed to encourage community involvement in service design and priority planning is set to be implemented by Highland Council following extensive public consultation. The strategy incorporates feedback from residents and community groups, focused on the importance of improving transparency, accessibility and feedback. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1813 Sutherland Business Index Thu, 21 May 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1814 Following today’s deadline for nominations the nnmbers are in. The Highland Council can confirm the details of the 5 candidates that are standing in the Ward 4 East Sutherland and Edderton By-election. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1814 Sutherland Business Index Thu, 21 May 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1811 A vacancy has arisen for the election of a Councillor to represent Ward 4 East Sutherland and Edderton following the resignation of Jim McGillivray. Ward 4 is a 3-member ward. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1811 Sutherland Business Index Thu, 14 May 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1810 The UK is entering a new phase in its energy story—one defined not by choice, but by necessity. Across the country, more wind farms, battery storage sites, substations and power lines are being proposed, approved and built. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1810 Sutherland Business Index Tue, 5 May 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1809 The aviation industry is entering a period of renewed uncertainty. The collapse of Spirit Airlines has raised serious questions about the stability of low-cost air travel, especially as fuel prices and operating costs continue to rise globally. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1809 Sutherland Business Index Sun, 3 May 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1808 A Highland Council by-election is being held for Ward 4 – East Sutherland and Edderton following the resignation of Councillor Jim McGillivray. The Notice of Election and timetable for this election will be published on the Council’s website on Thursday 14 May 2026. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1808 Sutherland Business Index Fri, 1 May 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1807 An opportunity for rural communities to apply for funding to support their projects is now open. The Highland Local Action Group (LAG) is inviting organisations to apply for grants up to £10,000. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1807 Sutherland Business Index Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1805 The BBC has announced Sutherland, an original new sci-fi thriller set in Scotland and Space, made by World Productions Scotland (Vigil), part of ITV Studios, and written and created by James Smythe (All Her Fault) for BBC iPlayer, BBC One and BBC Scotland. The six-part drama will star Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Fuze, Loki), Stuart Martin (Army of Thieves, In Flight) and Iain De Caestecker (Roadkill, The Winter King). https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1805 Sutherland Business Index Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1806 Pet ownership costs in the UK are rising sharply—especially for vet bills and food, while insurance is becoming more competitive but still shaped by rising claims costs. Prospective owners should budget carefully and expect higher, less predictable expenses. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1806 Sutherland Business Index Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1804 Recruitment is now underway for a Neighbourhood Board Chair in Sutherland to support almost £20 million of funding awarded by the UK Government’s Pride in Place Programme. The Pride in Place Programme aims to build stronger communities and put power into the hands of local people, supporting them to decide how to regenerate their local area. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1804 Sutherland Business Index Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1803 There once was a voter in Kent, Whose wages were already spent, With eggs and with oil. And Mandelson’s toil, And wars that came highly event. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1803 Sutherland Business Index Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1802 New research published by Ofcom reveals how people in the UK use, understand and feel about the media and online services they interact with in their daily lives. In line with our duty to promote and research media literacy, Ofcom’s annual Adults’ Media Use and Attitudes and Adults’ Media Lives research reports tracked trends in the nation’s media habits and online behaviours over the last year.[1] The research reveals, among other things, more circumspect relationships with social media; rapid adoption of AI tools; a continuation of online enterprising; and mixed views when it comes to trust in news sources. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1802 Sutherland Business Index Wed, 8 Apr 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1800 Why the next year will test the resilience of Scotland’s local economy especially north of Perth If you want to understand the pressure Scottish businesses are under, picture a crofter trying to mend a fence in a gale. Every time he hammers one post in, another one blows over. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1800 Sutherland Business Index Sat, 4 Apr 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1801 When businesses struggle, households pay — and rural Scotland pays twice. If you want to see how national policy changes land in Scotland, especially in the Highlands, don’t look at the legislation look at the weekly shop, the fuel gauge, and the heating bill. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1801 Sutherland Business Index Sat, 4 Apr 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1798 "Pay by Bank" in the UK. It is a secure, fast, and growing payment method powered by open banking, allowing you to pay directly from your bank app without entering card details. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1798 Sutherland Business Index Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1799 Round 2 of The Highland Council’s Reuse and Repair Fund opens this week on Thursday 2 April. Grants of between £2,000 and £50,000 are available to support a range of community‑led initiatives that will help people repair, reuse and upcycle materials - reducing waste and supporting a stronger circular economy. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1799 Sutherland Business Index Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1797 Fuel security has quietly become one of the most important issues facing the Highlands, even if it rarely gets the political attention it deserves. Prices rise, global tensions escalate, and supply chains creak under the strain of geopolitical shocks. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1797 Sutherland Business Index Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1796 With Ofgem due to announce the July–September energy price cap on 28 May 2026, households across Scotland are bracing for what comes next. The April cap has already set the baseline for spring, but the big question now is whether the July cap will push bills back up just as we move toward the colder months. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/article/1796 Sutherland Business Index Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:01:01 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/property.php?id=351 A great opportunity to purchase the tenancy of croft 99 Portskerra, which is situated within the picturesque crofting community of Melvich. Extending to approximately 1.42 hectares (2.81 acres) the croft consists of two fields, spanning from the top road to low road, with additional land opposite on the seafront side commanding an exceptional location boasting superb views to the sea, Orkney Isles, and beautiful rugged coastline. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/property.php?id=351 Sutherland Business Index Mon, 4 Aug 2025 15:15:16 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/property.php?id=350 3 bedroom end terrace house with large enclosed garden. Very sought after area, with homes in this price range rarely available. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/property.php?id=350 Sutherland Business Index Sun, 27 Jul 2025 05:41:39 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/property.php?id=340 Unique opportunity to purchase these two beautiful stone-built properties and large owner-occupied croft that extends to approximately 2.8ha (6.9 acres). The buildings, with pretty thatched roofs, were completely renovated in the 1990’s whilst retaining an abundance of character and original features. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/property.php?id=340 Sutherland Business Index Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:50:41 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/property.php?id=333 Tenanted croft land which is 2.3937 hectares or 5.9 acres plus 2 shares in the Armadale Common Grazings. There is full planning permission for a 3 bedroom house and garage. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/property.php?id=333 Sutherland Business Index Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:48:40 GMT https://sutherland-business.co.uk/property.php?id=331 This is a fabulous opportunity to own a beautiful bungalow which is situated in an elevated plot with panoramic views towards the Orkney Islands and Melvich Bay. This attractive four bedroomed family home boasts a stunning lounge with a large picture window which boasts superb views over Melvich Bay. https://sutherland-business.co.uk/property.php?id=331 Sutherland Business Index Tue, 4 Jun 2024 10:34:40 GMT