Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is the Scottish Government’s economic and community development agency for a diverse region which covers more than half of Scotland.

HIE aims to build sustainable economic growth in all parts of the Highlands and Islands.

Focus of activities

To improve the region’s performance and its contribution to the economic growth of Scotland, HIE will deliver an integrated strategic approach to development, focusing its activities under three broad headings as dictated by the Scottish Government's Economic Strategy:

• Supporting high growth businesses and sectors, so raising growth rates across the area
• Creating the infrastructure and conditions to improve regional competitiveness
• Strengthening communities, especially in the fragile parts of the area

 All of HIE's activity is driven by the Scottish Government Economic Strategy (GES).  GES provides the essential framework for increasing sustainable economic growth across Scotland.