The Blue Economy in the Highlands and Islands

Developing a strategic understanding of the blue economy for the Highlands and Islands and Scotland.

Carbon sequestration Argyll and Bute research

Indepth research on the opportunities from carbon sequestration for community wealth buildng.

Salmon Farming in Scotland

In little more than 40 years, salmon farming has developed from pioneering research in the West highlands into Scotland’s most valuable food export.

Skills Review for the Aquaculture Sector in Scotland

Skills Review for the Aquaculture Sector in Scotland

Wild Seaweed Harvesting as a Diversification Opportunity for Fisherman

Wild seaweed harvesting can potentially present a unique opportunity for fishermen to diversity.

The value of aquaculture to Scotland 2017

Report

NC500 Economic Baseline Study

HIE commissioned the University of Glasgow Training and Employment Research Unit to undertake this study in order to help inform the work of the NC500 Working Group.

Snowsports in Scotland - December 2016

HIE Business Panel survey - December 2016

HIE Business Panel survey - December 2016

A Minimum Income Standard for Remote Rural Scotland - a policy update

The Minimum Income Standard for Remote Rural Scotland report calculates how much it costs for people to live at a minimum acceptable standard in remote rural Scotland.

HIE Business Panel Survey - Business Confidence and Investment

This report presents the findings from a HIE Business Panel survey carried out in July and August 2016. The survey covered a number of topics of general interest to businesses, including economic optimism and business performance, prospects and risks, and past and future business investment. The survey also sought to capture initial reactions of businesses following the EU referendum.

Entrepreneurship Support Programme 2013-16 evaluation

Entrepreneurship Support Programme 2013-16 evaluation