Highlands and Islands Enterprise

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise is an agency of the Department of Economic Development and is headed by the Director of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The Highlands and Islands Enterprise's role is to develop sustainable economic growth across the region. To achieve this it creates infrastructure for future investment, assists large and small businesses with growth aspirations and has a unique role strengthening communities, particularly in fragile areas. As part of this Highlands and Islands Enterprise supports communities to acquire and develop land and other assets.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise also invests in transformational projects across the region aiming to make the Highlands and Islands a more competitive and attractive place to live, work, study and grow.

Provinces and Autonomous Counties Covered:
 * Scottish Highlands
 * Western Isles
 * Orkney Islands
 * Shetland Islands