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Prime property and development opportunities

We invest significantly in the development of key infrastructure, property and land across our region. We support organisations based here to grow and can provide suitable premises for those looking to locate or expand here too.

Helping you find your idea business base

How we can support you

As the Scottish Government’s economic and community development agency for the Highlands and Islands, our support and connected network is vast.

We can help you find the ideal business environment to suit your growing business and make the connections you need. 

Find out more below about our prime developments which include incubation space for young and growing businesses, flexible buildings that can be fitted out to your specification, and land for sale and/or development.

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Why the Highlands and Island?

The Highlands and Islands has a thriving economy, strong workforce, and is as rich in development opportunities as it is in culture and heritage. If you’re looking to strike the right work/life balance, this is the place to be.

The region’s enviable natural assets, together with significant recent investment in world-class infrastructure, offer several once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for businesses located here.

Renewable energy, health and life sciences, technology, advanced engineering, manufacturing, and space are amongst the newer growth markets across the region.

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Prime location

Inverness Campus

Inverness Campus is a world-class, purpose-built location for those operating in life sciences, digital healthcare and technology. It’s a thriving community of businesses, academics and researchers – but there’s room for more.

What's available?

We have development plots and high quality office and laboratory space available, as well as flexible land options and new properties on the way. 

This is the ideal location with options to suit young and growing businesses, established businesses needing space to scale, and investors looking for their perfect location in the Highlands and Islands. 

Find out more about Inverness Campus property options. 

Inverness Campus

The Campus has opened up incredible opportunities for sharing knowledge, skills and facilities. With so many experts in the vicinity, we can tap into very broad expertise and build relationships on a really personal level.

Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski, Managing Director, Aseptium Limited, based on Inverness Campus
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Aerial view of Enterprise Park Forres
Prime location

Enterprise Park Forres

Extending over 100 acres of beautifully landscaped and sustainable grounds, the Enterprise Park Forres offers the ideal working environment for business to locate and grow in the north-east of Scotland.

The park is already home to specialist companies leading in their fields including advanced engineering and high-tech manufacturing.

It's situated in a prime location with easy access to the A96 for travel to Aberdeen and Inverness.

What’s available?

We currently have plots situated within the park available for development.

We also have business facilities, including event and meeting space, available within our Horizon Scotland building based on the park available for rent.

Find out more on the Enterprise Park Forres website. 

Enterprise Park Forres

HIE has facilitated a great deal on behalf of the business, which is obviously helpful, and also built Venture House for us, working to our high security specification, and that was obviously critical to getting us up and running.

Owen O’Donohue, Head of Moray Development and Innovation Centre, Atos, based on Enterprise Park Forres
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aerial picture of Wick Business Park

Wick Business Park

Wick Business Park sits on the north-west edge of Wick, beside Wick John O’Groats Airport, just off the A99 John O'Groats road. It’s home to a growing mix of businesses in leased or self-owned office and industrial buildings.

Completed in 2024, we currently have two high-quality units available for lease, development land available for sale or lease, and more to come in the next year.

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European Marine Science Park

The European Marine Science Park in Argyll, located near Oban, is a hub for marine-focused businesses and research institutions.

Developed by HIE, the park offers state-of-the-art facilities and is strategically positioned in a region known for its rich marine biodiversity, making it an ideal location for marine biotechnology and related sectors.

The park’s prime position provides immediate access to the marine environment of the Atlantic Ocean and is already home to a vibrant community of researchers, businesses and educational institutions.

Sharing a location with the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), one of the UK's leading marine science research institutions, means businesses at the park have access to cutting-edge research and potential partnerships.

What’s available?

We have a range of accommodation solutions to suit most needs. Whether you're looking to rent a desk, fit out an office or lab or build from the ground up, we can help.

European Marine Science Park

It’s a fantastic working environment. We knew that there were already lots of organisations based at the European Marine Science Park that it would be good to be close to. The cross-working is very important. It’s a thriving and exciting place to be!

Dr Lynda Mitchell, ALIEnergy, locate on the European Marine Science Park
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Prime location

Orkney Research and Innovation Campus

The Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC) is a multi-million-pound project creating a state-of-the-art home for Orkney’s wide range of clean energy and low-carbon expertise.

ORIC is the ideal base for marine energy research and renewable energy development. It’s proximity to the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), allows for real-sea condition testing and development of marine renewable technologies.

Within ORIC, businesses and researchers operate in a collaborative environment and is a community that actively champions renewable initiatives.

What’s available?

The multi-million-pound development, a joint venture between Orkney Islands Council and HIE, is currently advancing the second round of development to enhance existing facilities and create new spaces for additional academic and commercial activity, collaboration, and business incubation.

New co-working spaces are also being created to support small and growing businesses.

If you're interested in being located here, please contact our local area team in Orkney.

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The Factory at M A C C Business Park buildings

Flythrough of the Factory at M A C C business park

Industrial complex

The Factory, M A C C Business Park

The Factory at M A C C Business Park is a unique industrial complex available to let at Machrihanish by Campbeltown, Argyll.

This base could be ideally suited to a range of operations including manufacturing headquarters, film or industrial facilities. It provides a variety of fabrication/warehouse buildings on a 66.38 acre site with large areas of laydown space in a fully secure environment.

The buildings offer a range of clear heights but generally in excess of 10 metres. Substantial cranage is also provided with up to 50 tonne capacity. Download the property prospectus.

View the property listing or contact our local Argyll area team for more information. 

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Exterior of Sandbank Business Park
Business park

Sandbank Business Park, Dunoon

Developed in a green space on the edge of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Sandbank Business Park, two miles from Dunoon town Centre, offers a range of development plots and rental opportunities for growing businesses.

With proximity to Glasgow, Dunoon offers excellent links by road and ferry to Scotland’s central belt, with easy access to the motorway, rail networks and Glasgow airport.

The area offers an enviable quality of life, as well as access to a well-qualified and motivated workforce pool for businesses looking to locate here.

What's available?

The Fairmile Building, situated on the park, is ideally suited to growing businesses, particularly those specialising in IT, finance and business services. It has a range of modern office spaces fully fitted out ready for occupation. The flexible design of Fairmile will also allow for adaption or subdivision of space depending on your needs.

Download our property brochure or contact our local Argyll area team for more information. 

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Property listings

Business parks and land developments

We are investing in and developing several business parks across the Highlands and Islands. We also have serviced units, land available for development and premises to let or purchase. 

View our property listings to find out more. 

Property listings

Inverness Airport

Inverness Airport Business Park

The Inverness Airport Business Park has a master plan and planning approved site with 275-acres available for commercial property development.

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Where to next?

Explore our other property and land options or get in touch to discuss what you need.

Find new premises and land

We have an extensive property portfolio across the region managed by our specialist property team. Search our listings to see what’s available.

Business hubs and incubation spaces

We have flexible incubator units and space across the Highlands and Islands for young and small organisations to develop and grow. Explore what’s available.

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