The Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal has delivered public and private investment across the Highlands totalling £412.98 million, according to its 2025/26 Annual Report.
This investment has supported major projects in housing, tourism, innovation and infrastructure across the Highlands with continued support for business growth and innovation through the Northern Innovation Hub and the Science Skills Academy which has delivered learning opportunities to more than 6,000 young people during 2025/26.
Deli-ca-sea Fish and Chip Shop received two Highly Recommended Awards at the annual Scottish Fish and Chip Awards Gala in Glasgow on Monday.
The Ullapool chippy was Highly Recommended in the categories for the best Fish Supper in the Highlands and Islands and for the Best Restaurant. The owners expressed their thanks to everyone who voted for them and to all their team who they described as “the true stars”.
Voting closes this Sunday 15th November for the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2026.
Among the 94 nominees in the running across 21 categories are Feis Rois as Community Project of the Year, both Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival and The Ceilidh King – Celebrating Fergie Macdonald MBE as Event of the Year and the Ceilidh Place, Ullapool as Venue of the Year.
Members of the public can vote on the website scotstradmusicawards.com with the winners being announced at an awards ceremony in Paisley on Saturday 5th December.
