Focus North

🌟 Joining Forces for Wick 🌟 Yesterday, Focus North brought local partners together for a productive workshop on the future of Wick. Great discussions, exciting projects underway, and a strong commitment to collaboration. Read more: focusnorth.scot/joining-forces…

Thanks to everyone who attended the relaunch event at #Wick airport yesterday. It's great to see the Wick - Aberdeen air service back in action & we wish Air Charter Scotland all the very best. Services operate to Aberdeen six days a week (Mon-Fri, Sun) buff.ly/5Sv2LEe

Still time to have your say on Thurso’s future If you missed the recent public consultation events on £100m investment in education & community facilities in #Thurso, there’s still time to give your views. Read more and take part here - highland.gov.uk/news/article/1…

Highland Council launches BeConnected – an interactive map for community projects. Showcase your ideas & connect with funders: buff.ly/tnvWchx #BeConnected #CommunityInvestment #HighlandCouncil Read more here buff.ly/O9KAvWg

🌟Big news for Thurso🌟 The Highland Council is investing £100 million to create a brand new Community Hub as part of the Highland Investment Plan. Public consultation events are being held next week. This is your chance to help shape the future of Thurso.

📣 Have your say on Thurso’s future! Join public consultations on the proposed POD development: 📆 Dec 9 (2–8pm) & Dec 10 (2–4pm) 📍 North Coast Visitor Centre 👉focusnorth.scot/thurso-pod-con…

✅Peatland restoration at Armadale Farm is complete! This project helps lock in carbon, boost biodiversity & build climate resilience for the future. Read more 👉 focusnorth.scot/blog-armadale-…

The Young Business Capital Grant helps young businesses and social enterprises invest in projects that stimulate growth. From new premises to advanced tech, this fund could cover between 20% to 50% of your costs! Full details here: ow.ly/mTUC50UaJJK

Book your space now or share with a business you know will benefit from this session! 🎟️ shorturl.at/hdeKG

🖥️ Join our 'Unlocking innovation through IP' webinar on Thursday 25 September for an insight-packed exploration of how intellectual property (IP) can help your business. 📢 Hear from Dr. Alasdair Mackenzie a UK and European Patent Attorney at HGF. 👉 ow.ly/Kjxx50WQsil

An exciting opportunity to join our team! Closing date for expressing interest is this Friday 5pm.

Will we be seeing you tomorrow in Thurso or Wick? 👀 Join us for the LEGO Renewables & Careers Workshop! 🧱⚡️ Build, explore clean energy, and discover STEM careers. For more information and to book your space 👉 ow.ly/Yj4B50WcowV

Yesterday's Communication & Presentation Skills workshop with Dee Bleakley - part of Focus North & @DYWNH_skills Summer Programme - was a hit! Insightful, fun and full of takeaways.

Looking for something fun to do this Monday? ⚡️🧱 Grab a friend and join us in Thurso and Wick for our LEGO Renewables & Careers Workshops! Build, learn, and explore the future of clean energy. For more information and to book your space 👉 ow.ly/Yj4B50WcowV

🚀Build. Play. Discover your future. 🎉Free LEGO Renewables & Careers Workshop 💡Ages 14+ For more information and to book your space 👉 ow.ly/Yj4B50WcowV

📢 Still time to book your spot - don’t miss out! Communication & Presentation Skills workshop with Dee Bleakley! 📍Norseman Hotel, Wick 📅Thursday 07 August 🕐1PM - 3PM 🎟️Free admission | Ages 14+ 🔗ow.ly/Yj4B50WcowV

🔸Focus North Independent Chair Vacancy🔸 We are seeking a new Independent Chair for a fixed term of three years to further develop the partnerships’ impact. Please head over to our Facebook page for more information.

Yesterday, Maree Todd, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, visited Forsinard with Peter Faccenda (Focus North) and Kenna Chisholm (RSPB Area Manager), Trustees of The Flow Country Partnership, to see restored peatlands in action. Big thanks to @MareeToddMSP for the visit!

Don't miss out on our final Summer Programme events! 🔗ow.ly/Yj4B50WcowV #LiveHighland #LiveHappy