Our place, our prosperity – the voice for communities
We’re looking for communities to take part in our survey to help shape the future of local development and community wealth building.
The Highlands and Islands Regional Economic Partnership (REP) brings together public, private, third sector and academic perspectives in a partnership committed to delivering prosperity and opportunity across the whole of the Highlands and Islands.
The partnership has been established to take forward and co-ordinate partners’ actions to deliver inclusive and sustainable economic growth and build resilience throughout the region.
It is one of 8 REP partnerships which, together, cover the whole of Scotland, each seeking to create and deliver opportunities in their own region.
The REP has a key role in developing a regional vision for delivery of the Scottish Government’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET).
The partnership is active in taking forward the region’s big economic opportunities and tackling challenges across the Highlands and Islands.
We have links to the Convention of the Highlands and Islands (COHI), chaired by the Deputy First Minister, which brings together regional organisations and the Scottish Government.
Find out more about our role and remit in our Terms of Reference.
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population
of Scotland's landmass
of Scotland's community owned land
live on an island
The Highlands and Islands is a diverse landscape with unique geography, demography and culture. It covers more than half the land area of Scotland and is home to a diverse range of businesses, vibrant communities and enterprising people.
The region is at the forefront of Scotland’s journey to net zero by 2045.
The REP is working on a number of themes that include:
The region covered by the Highlands and Islands Regional Economic Partnership includes:
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registered businesses
social enterprises
people employed in the region
is the median annual salary
The REP membership includes public, private, third sector and academic representatives. It is currently chaired by the Leader of the Highland Council, Cllr Raymond Bremner. Current REP member organisations are: