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
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) work with communities, enterprises, and stakeholders to unlock the region’s potential for growth and progress, while driving fair work and net zero practices
Social Value Charter
Learn about our Social Values Charter making sure renewable energy projects give fair and lasting benefits to Highland communities
Latest news
Highland Council endorses £547m reinvestment plan from Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport
An estimated £547 million in business rates, generated through the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF), will be reinvested in jobs, skills development and infrastructure improvements.
Council unveils plan to tackle impacts of climate change and build community resilience
The Highland Council has agreed a coordinated approach to protect communities and strengthen climate and energy resilience across the region.
Highland Council Graduate Apprentices support Scottish Apprenticeship Week
Four architecture and engineering Graduate Apprentices from Highland Council have taken part in an event for local schools to celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026.
