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Why Caithness and Sutherland is central to the UK’s clean energy future

Why Caithness and Sutherland is central to the UK’s clean energy future

by Focus North | Apr 6, 2026 | Careers, Conservation, Events, Renewable Energy, Supply Chain

Heading to All-Energy 2026? Here are seven reasons why Caithness and Sutherland should be firmly on your radar. The UK’s energy transition won’t be delivered by any one region – achieving a clean energy future will require a network of areas each contributing...
How the north of Scotland is emerging as a global clean energy powerhouse

How the north of Scotland is emerging as a global clean energy powerhouse

by Focus North | Feb 27, 2026 | Careers, Events, Renewable Energy, Supply Chain

Focus North programme manager Peter Faccenda reflects on the launch of the Just Transition Commission’s final report in Thurso last week. As the Just Transition Commission filed its final report in this session of Parliament, it was no accident that they chose...
The land thanks us: hilltop views of peatland restoration

The land thanks us: hilltop views of peatland restoration

by Focus North | Nov 20, 2025 | Careers, Conservation, Supply Chain

Joyce Campbell, co-owner of Armadale Farm in Sutherland, shares her journey of peatland restoration in our unique Flow Country World Heritage Site. In the middle of October, Caithness groundworks specialists John Mackay Ltd demobilised their diggers from Armadale hill...
How to accelerate your carbon reduction plan: for free

How to accelerate your carbon reduction plan: for free

by Focus North | Nov 6, 2025 | Supply Chain

Carbon reduction plans. We all know they’re necessary, but why do they feel like such a chore? For most businesses, like everything else, it comes down to time and money. SMEs in particular might struggle to dedicate resource to this task, yet it’s one...
“It shows clients you’re serious” – why we joined the Net Zero Accelerator

“It shows clients you’re serious” – why we joined the Net Zero Accelerator

by Focus North | Oct 15, 2025 | Supply Chain

JGC was one of several local companies to benefit from Focus North’s fully-funded Net Zero Nation Accelerator programme, supporting SMEs to create meaningful carbon reduction plans. Here, Alan Miller and Ellie Mackay explain the benefits Why did you sign up for Net...
‘Carbon is money’ – why we joined the Net Zero Accelerator

‘Carbon is money’ – why we joined the Net Zero Accelerator

by Focus North | Oct 1, 2025 | Supply Chain

Caithness Engineering Services was one of several local companies to benefit from Focus North’s fully-funded Net Zero Nation Accelerator programme, supporting SMEs to create meaningful carbon reduction plans. Directors Graham Robertson and John Crowden share their...

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