Highlands and Islands Enterprise · Inverness, Highland United Kingdom

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is the Scottish government's economic development agency for the communities of Northern Scotland (the Highlands) and the adjoining islands. HIE provides advice and grants to new and existing businesses, helping promote all sorts of commercial ventures. Along with Scottish Enterprise, its counterpart for the more populous southern region of Scotland, HIE supports Careers Scotland, a public organization for apprenticeships, job training, and professional development. While most Scots speak English, HIE attempts to accommodate speakers of Gaelic through its Web site, publications, and community outreach efforts. To read the full description, subscribe now.