Case Studies

A selection of Key Projects which seek to create job opportunities, improve connectivity and drive innovation across the Highland region.

Whyte & Mackay

A subsidiary of Emperador, Whyte & Mackay, has committed to double the footprint of its Invergordon Distillery from 45.4 hectares to 92 hectares as part of its £85m investment in Scotch whisky and in response to ‘growing global demand’ for whisky. The extension...

LifeScan

Life Science

LifeScan is a global leader in pharmaceutical products and is one of the largest private sector employers in the Highlands and Islands with some 900 people in the design and manufacture of diabetes and glucose testing kits. It produces 5 billion diabetes test strips...

Cabot Highlands

Sustainable Tourism

Castle Stuart Golf links near Inverness was purchased by Canadian resort developer, Cabot in 2022. Over the next 10 years, the company is currently on site developing its second championship golf course, and it’s multi-million pound investment plans include 200-bed...