Scapa Deep Water Quay - Business case review

A review of the business case for the Scapa Deep Water Quay and consideration of the social impacts of the proposals.

The Blue Economy in the Highlands and Islands

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

Small Islands Energy System Overview

This research looks at the status of energy systems across 49 of our region’s islands.

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

Community-led development evaluation 2009-15

Community-led development evaluation

Growth sectors - baseline reports

In December 2014, ekosgen was commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise to undertake the first stage of a baselining study for the Sustainable tourism and Food and drink sectors.

Argyll and Bute Transport Connectivity and Economy Research

This report presents the findings of the Argyll and Bute Transport Connectivity and Economy Research.

Review of Enterprise Areas in Scotland - Summary report

This review was commissioned to assess: the effects on companies of locating within Scotland’s Enterprise Areas (EAs); the benefits to agency stakeholders of having designated EAs to promote to businesses; and the impact of EA incentives in influencing company investment decisions.