Successful Small Business Spotlight featuring Lynda Stirratt of Bodycare & Hairworks

This month we feature the lovely Lynda Stirratt of Bodycare & Hairworks on Castle Street.  With her drive and positive attitude Lynda has created a wonderful salon on Castle Street and has built up a strong client base.

You can read Lynda’s Q&A’s HERE

Successful Small Business Spotlight featuring Gordon Brown of Browns Gallery

The Small Business Spotlight for the month of August features Gordon Brown, Director of the stunning new contemporary Scottish Art Gallery, Browns Gallery on Castle Street.

You can read more about the Gordon and his story behind the business HERE

Person Behind The Business featuring Matt MacPherson of The Malt Room

 

This month’s Person Behind the Business features Matt MacPherson of The Malt Room and the recently opened Inverness Whisky on Market Lane.

Read the story behind Matt’s success in the Courier article on 11th August 2023 HERE

Person Behind the Business featuring Cameron MacFarlane of the Victorian Market

Cameron MacFarlane has embraced his new role as acting manager of the Victorian Market.  His friendly, positive attitude and his passion for the role ensure the Market’s success is his main focus.

You can read more from Cameron in the Inverness Courier’s feature published in the newspaper on 14th July

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Successful Small Business Spotlight featuring Brian Yates of Cabar Feidh Bagpipe Supplies

Brian Yates of Cabar Feidh Bagpipe Supplies at 2:8 Church Street is this month’s feature business, the one stop shop for bagpipes and supplies in the Highlands.  Future plans include turning the business into an education centre, not only for piping, but also for Gaelic, to make it a traditional culture hub.

You can read the feature BID23 Brian Yates

Inverness BID Security Task Team – Operation Respect Summer 2023

As in past years, Inverness BID Security Task Team will once again be available within Inverness City Centre during Summer 2023 from Monday to Saturday, between 1130hrs – 1730hrs from 30th June 2023 until Saturday 2nd September 2023.

As usual they will be available to respond to calls for service from Businesses, Retailers and the General Public during that period and supporting our statutory agencies such as Police Scotland, Highland Council, and other Emergency and First Responders as required.

Should you require the Task Team for assistance or to respond to incidents please contact them via the Shop Safe Radio System or on Mobile 07807286403.

Alternatively please call Police Scotland via Shop Safe Radio or direct on 101 and in the event of an emergency Dial 999 and request the appropriate Emergency Service.

Person Behind the Business featuring Gilby Crook of Ralph Crook Hair

Our Person Behind the Business Feature for June is Gilby Crook of Ralph Crook Hair on Castle Street.  A well established business with an excellent reputation.

Started in 1977 by Gilby’s father Ralph, Gilby has now taken over since his father’s retiral and believes that the family traditions of good service and hard work will take Ralph Crook Hair into its next 40 years.

The feature appears in the Inverness Courier on Friday 22nd June and you can read it here

 

Inverness Success at National Awards

Inverness bars are toasting to success after winning 5 of the 9 Awards at the National Best Bar None (BBN) Awards.

Platform 8, Scotch and Rye, The Chieftain Hotel, Gellions and The White House were all winners in this year’s BBN Awards.

The Awards recognise Scottish hospitality venues that offer a quality experience and focus on safety and excellent customer care.

Best Pub / Bar – Platform 8

Best Independent Pub / Bar – Scotch and Rye

Best Hotel BarThe Chieftain Hotel

Best Specialist entertainment Venue – Gellions

Best Newcomer – The White House

Successful Small Business Spotlight featuring Jackie Mcintosh of Good Craic Cafe

Jackie Mcintosh of Good Craic Cafe on High Street in Inverness City Centre explains her dream was to run a cafe where good craic and good hearty food was on the menu in the May Small Business Focus feature – you can read the article HERE

 

Photo credit: James MacKenzie

Person Behind the Business featuring Marian Grant of La-Di-Da Fashion

The Person Behind the Business feature in the Inverness Courier for May is Marian Grant of La-Di-Da Fashion on Academy Street who believes that running your own business is a dream worth fighting for.  You can read the full feature HERE

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