The first legal distillery in Harris produces multi-award winning gin
Isle of Harris Distillers
Case Studies
Browse our case studies below.
The Belladrum record label is creating exciting opportunities for musicians to develop their talent
Belladrum Records help budding musicians
Margaret Reynolds tells us about her Entrepreneurship support.
Dogrobes
The Meatsnacks Group is the largest producer of jerky and biltong in Europe
Meatsnacks
Supporting young people through employment and innovation
Calman Trust
Providing the resources for those living with disabilities to lead active lifestyles
Equal Adventure
Paving change for those living with hidden disabilities
Friendly Access
Making the most of the opportunities presented by overseas visitors
Uig Hotel, Isle of Skye
Find out about Dunnet Bay Distillery and the exporting journey the business has taken towards growth and international sales.
Dunnet Bay Distillers
Olwen Macleod founded Your Space Music Lessons in 2013, from her island home in North Uist
Your Space Music
Providing an innovative service for a tried and tested technology
CorporateHealth International
healthcare innovation
Aseptium
Veterinary ophthalmology centre
Scottish Vet Referrals, Inverness
Aquaculture healthcare
Fish Vet Group
Microalgae and renewable energy
Xanthella
Marine expertise
Glycomar
Protecting our aquatic future
Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling
Marine bio-technology
Lallemand
Epidemiology Research Unit
Scotland's Rural College
Reviving tradition
Uist Asco
Development and Innovation Centre
ATOS
From London to Argyll
BC Technologies
Local talent with a worldwide client base. Find out how HIE supported the Orkney business expand and reach new markets.
Kyloe
The genius family web technology
SAMTEQ
Digital health expertise
Sitekit
Facilities for tourists and locals
Sandwick Social and Economic Development
An enterprising community
Westray Development Trust
Pioneers in community owned crofting estates
West Harris Trust
Find out how shared ownership in renewables can benefit communities
Soirbheas
How can HIE help successful social enterprises?
Highland Blindcraft
community leading on priorities and opportunities
Papay Development Trust
Find out how we're helping community groups to use technology to protect and promote our heritage
Connecting technology and heritage
The value of social enterprise
The Shieling Project
Meet the talented island student connecting with other students, musicians and communities through her online course
Chloe Steele
The tiny island packing an ultrafast social and economic punch
Grimsay
You can have both a career and the lifestyle you want by working from home in our region
Work life choices with homeworking
Communities striving for net zero
Pioneering low carbon communities
A development trust since 2004
Sanday Development Trust
We're renowned for our creative culture, and are trailblazers in teaching practical skills online
Digital opens up world-wide access to learning
Find out how digital impacts on these Grimsay islanders
Connected island lifestyle
Find out what benefits local businesses see in better connectivity
Business benefits of high speed broadband
SkyeSkyns was established in 1983 and is based in Waternish on the Isle of Skye.
SkyeSkyns
Digital connections from Moray
Fibre 1
Loch Duart have been rearing salmon in north west Scotland since 1999 and employs 115 employees across Sutherland and the Outer Hebrides.
Loch Duart
South West Mull & Iona Development was set up in 2010 to help this remote part of Scotland reach its full potential by consulting with the community and focussing on areas of improvement.
South West Mull and Iona Development
Essence of Harris was set up in 2015 in the Outer Hebrides by Jamie McGowan and his wife, Deenie McGowan.
Essence of Harris