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The Highlands and Islands region represents about half of Scotland’s land mass, from Shetland to Argyll, and the Outer Hebrides to Moray and the Highlands at the centre. Each area has its unique character and traditions, and the region has a collective identity fuelled by ambition and innovation which drive growth and prosperity.
With a growing number of careers emerging in flourishing sectors ranging from energy and space to life sciences, creative industries, tourism, and food and drink, prospective newcomers will find more in the Highlands than just its charms.
If you're looking for the ideal lifestyle, the job you've always dreamed of, or the perfect business opportunity, your search is over.
With our unique natural resources, stunning landscape, entrepreneurial mindset and spectacular quality of life, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland offers career and lifestyle options that are definitely 'north of ordinary'.
Find out more about living, working and investing in the Highlands of Scotland.
Businesses across the Highlands and Islands are calling out for new talent, including those in cutting edge, pioneering sectors like life sciences, renewable energy and space, as well as the more traditional sectors including food and drink, tourism and creative industries. Whatever your aspirations, find your career here.
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland is frequently voted as one of the happiest places to live and people living here enjoy a fantastic work/life balance. We’ve plenty of room, why don’t you join us?
The next five years are set to present several once-in-a-generation opportunities for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. These are prospects of a scale and the potential to transform our region offering enviable business and investment opportunities. Learn more about our investment opportunities and find out how we can help you make the move.
A warm welcome always awaits you in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. There's so much to see and do, those who visit often come back time and again. We’re a friendly bunch, come and say hello with a visit to our spectacular lands - it could be the first step you make in a life-long relationship.
Find out what drove a Marine Technical Manager from Australia to swap life down under for a career in green energy transition, right here in the Highlands of Scotland.
Kevin Ferguson chats to us about his return to the region and the exciting opportunities abound for those looking to build a career in renewables.
David Duguid is a mechanical Engineer with Aurora Energy Services providing onshore and offshore installation, inspection and maintenance services.
Manon Bordeau from Paris is a structures engineer with Orbex. She tells us about her role within the Scottish space sector and being part of such a pioneering project based in the Highlands.
Bec Chadwick, originally from Australia, chats to us about her move to Scotland with partner, Roberto, and taking up her role as office manager with Nc’Nean Distillery.
Anja Baak, originally from the Netherlands, set up her family-owned business, the Great Glen Charcuterie, with her husband, Jan Jacob.
