Our purpose and priorities
The Highlands and Islands is a leading net zero region with a dynamic wellbeing economy, which benefits its growing population and makes a valued contribution to Scotland.
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We work in a diverse region which extends from Shetland to Argyll, and from the Outer Hebrides to Moray, covering more than half of Scotland’s land mass. We have offices across the region helping communities and businesses to develop and grow.
The Highlands and Islands is a leading net zero region with a dynamic wellbeing economy, which benefits its growing population and makes a valued contribution to Scotland.
We work with businesses and communities of all sizes to help them develop and grow.
Find out what impact our investments are making across the Highlands and Islands.
Find out about the various policies and governance structure we work within
See who sits on our Board and find out what they do.
Find out who leads HIE and what they do.
Our procurement activity is guided by legislation and best practice.
Please get in touch if you need our help or would like to discuss working with us.
We support organisations throughout the region to help them with a number of challenges. From community groups to larger businesses, our support is open to all.
We work continuously to ensure the Highlands and Islands is a highly successful and competitive region, where people chose to live, work, study and invest.
Fancy joining our team? Have a look at our current vacancies. Learn more about what it's like to work for HIE and the benefits we offer as an employer.
As a public sector agency, we must ensure public money is used efficiently and achieves value for money. Have a look at our current open contracts and recent awards.
Our Board has overall responsibility for making sure we fulfil our statutory duties and meet the objectives set out by the Scottish Government.
Our leadership team is chaired by Stuart Black, chief executive, as well as seven directors.
We celebrated our 50 year anniversary in 2015 and took a look back at how our region has developed and changed, and what impact HIE has had. Have a look through our timeline website to see what a difference 50 years can make.