£250k boost for new whisky distillery in Caithness
The HIE funding will help meet the costs of plant and equipment and help lever in significant private sector investment to the project.
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Arran Campers Ltd is developing the Kings Caves motorhome facilities at Machrie on the island in a move that will create one full-time and one part-time job.
The motorhome pitches are being built to larger than standard size to enable enhanced social distancing. They will have water, free wifi and electric hook-ups.
The project includes the construction of a reception and check-in cabin, vehicle parking, toilet and shower facilities and full waste disposal facilities for visiting vehicles.
There will also be a chemical toilet waste disposal point, which is sorely needed in the area with the number of visiting motorhomes increasing.
As well as creating new jobs, it is expected to bring more than £50,000 annual turnover to the local Arran circular economy.
Morag Goodfellow, HIE area manager for Argyll and the Islands, said:
“Tourism is hugely important to our area. We have seen a significant increase in domestic tourism and a large element of that is campervan and motorhome holidays. Arran is an attractive destination for visitors and this project will enhance the island’s offering, providing facilities that will help accommodate more campervan and motorhome visitors and also benefit other local businesses in a collaborative and co-operative way.
“I am delighted we have been able to provide support and look forward to seeing this new venture succeed.”
Angus Smith, MD at Arran Campers Ltd, said:
“It was a tremendous boost to the project to receive this funding. The much-needed new facilities for motorhomes on the island will cater well for the growing demand for overnight stops and help the local community cope better with the increasing numbers of visiting vehicles.”
The HIE funding will help meet the costs of plant and equipment and help lever in significant private sector investment to the project.
As a result of HIE’s support, businesses in the area are set to see combined turnover rise by £22.4m, while international sales will grow by £661,000.
The new product has been developed by Dunoon-based former construction industry director Allister Wood
There was support for businesses and social enterprises to lower emissions and improve efficiencies within their operations.
As a result of HIE’s support, businesses in Moray are forecast to see combined turnover rise by more than £85m and international sales by almost £14m.
The project is expected to continue to attract innovative marine businesses, creating new well-paid job opportunities, particularly for young people, and encouraging entrepreneurship.
As a result of HIE support, businesses in the area will see total turnover rise by £14.5m and international sales by £1.9m.
Figures show HIE approved £1.5m investment across 18 Shetland projects in 2023-24
Figures compiled by HIE show that businesses and communities supported by the agency in 2023/24 are set to create or retain more than 1,200 jobs across the region.
Beinn an Tuirc Distillery is investigating the development of two new canned ready to drink (RTD) cocktail recipes.
£250k helped leverage a further £3.6m in national investment
Organisations in Lewis and Harris planning on making the most of the cruise market can attend a drop-in session in Stornoway on Wednesday 20 March.