At Thorntons we’ve being doing what’s right for our clients and communities for over 150 years. As one of Scotland’s largest and most respected full-service legal and property firms, we deliver high quality practical advice with exceptional levels of client care. Ultimately, we want to help individuals and businesses deal with life’s challenges: and make the most of the opportunities.

With offices across Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Angus, Fife and Perth; 76 Partners supported by over 510 colleagues – many of who are accredited specialist lawyers in their area of law; you can be sure of getting the best support and advice for your needs.

SUMITOMO ELECTRIC U.K. POWER CABLES LTD. was established in May 2023, 100% owned by Sumitomo Electric Industries. We will be one of the leading manufacturers of state-of-the-art high-end electricity transmission cables, up to and including 525kV HVDC cable. Our new factory in Scotland will make a significant contribution towards realisation of the UK Net Zero Target.

Strathclyde Executive Education and Development (SEED) is the Business School’s centre for designing, developing and delivering Executive Education and Development within the triple accredited Strathclyde Business School.

Our approach to executive education and development is collaborative and impactful. Our programmes are driven by strong industry connections. We have worked with many organisations to develop bespoke programmes to meet their specific business needs. Our programmes are developed in partnership with academics and strategic partners, creating purpose driven content to support personal and organisational development goals.

We deliver a wide range of accredited and non-accredited programmes which incorporate innovative deep academic knowledge and practice into practical industry contexts. We proudly hold the Small Business Charter, reflecting our commitment to supporting the SME ecosystem.

Glen Earrach Energy was founded by Balmac Forest Limited and is working with a consortium of experts, including AECOM, AFRY, WSP, and Alpiq, to deliver one of the UK’s most efficient and largest pumped storage hydro facilities on the Balmacaan Estate, near Loch Ness.

Its natural characteristics will make it one of the UK's largest and most water-efficient energy storage
facilities, supporting both UK and Scotland clean energy goals while strengthening energy security and helping reduce consumer costs.

Our project has been shaped by local input from the outset. We launched early engagement immediately after submitting the project’s scoping report in April 2024 and completed four rounds of consultation across the wider Loch Ness area, well ahead of statutory requirements. This has led to significant design improvements based on valuable community feedback.

Glen Earrach Energy has committed to delivering over £20 million annually as part of its Community Benefit Fund (CBF), on which we are currently engaging to ensure a fully community-led approach. Following
extensive engagement with local and national stakeholders, we recently launched a community consultation to seek broader views on how our CBF is structured, managed and allocated to reflect local priorities and ensure transparency and accountability.

Statkraft is Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy, with 130 years of experience in delivering clean energy. In the UK, Statkraft develops, owns, and operates renewable energy projects and supports the green energy transition by investing in local communities, infrastructure, and skills - helping deliver Scotland’s target of reaching net-zero emissions by 2045.

Highland Renewables is a network of businesses collaborating to maximise the local benefits of the green revolution in the Highlands. Established in 2023, the partnership seeks to ensure that all who live, work, visit, study, and invest in the Highlands benefit from this unique moment in our region’s history.

Highland Renewables is a strategic partner of Highland CIC – a social enterprise developed by community and business leaders with a vision for the Highlands to become a world leader in sustainable development.

The marriage of tourism and renewables, a world first, enables strategic planning and investment in the community's sustainable vision as the green revolution unfolds in the Highlands.

ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) is a leading renewables developer and operator of offshore and onshore wind. SPR is excited to be developing MachairWind, located Northwest of Islay and West of Colonsay. Our first offshore windfarm of its kind in Scottish waters, MachairWind will generate up to 2 Gigawatts of clean, green electricity.

Fred. Olsen Renewables, a leading renewable energy developer in Scotland, operates 258 turbines with a total capacity of 804.9MW. Our pipeline exceeds 1GW. Collaboration with communities and local businesses will be key to achieving our goals and supporting the journey to 2030.

Worcester Bosch, a UK market leader in home heating technology, is committed to the highest standards of manufacturing. Helping customers embrace the latest heating technologies and reduce carbon emissions. From improving energy efficiency to investing in the right heating and cooling products, the dedicated team is on-hand to offer support and guidance to forward-thinking customers.

Statera is a UK-based energy company that develops, owns, and operates storage and flexible generation assets, which provide critical grid balancing support in a renewables-led power system, where the challenge comes from matching energy supply to demand.

Statera’s flexible storage assets, provide energy security and support renewable development, while lowering carbon emissions and deliver best value for energy users.

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company, which for more than 100 years has electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernised people’s way of living through innovation and collaboration. We work to enable the fossil freedom that drives society forward. We are committed to building a future where everyone can choose fossil free ways to move, make and live. Our goal is net zero emissions in our entire value chain by 2040 at the latest. We employ approximately 20,000 people, have around 14 million customers and operate mainly in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and the UK. Vattenfall is fully owned by the Swedish state.

SSEN Transmission is responsible for the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, investing in and maintaining the high voltage 132kV, 220kV, 275kV and 400kV electricity transmission network.

Our strategic objective is to enable the transition to a low carbon economy. We do this by building the electricity transmission network infrastructure required to connect and transport renewable electricity from the north of Scotland to areas of demand, as it delivers a network for net zero emissions.

SSEN Transmission is owned 75% by SSE plc and 25% by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers’).

The Highland Council is the local authority for the Highland region of Scotland, serving one of the most geographically diverse and beautiful areas of the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality public services, fostering sustainable communities and supporting economic growth, we work to ensure that the Highlands remains a vibrant and resilient place to live, work, invest and visit.

Our Highland Investment Plan sets out a bold and ambitious vision to boost regional development through targeted infrastructure development, digital connectivity, and support for local enterprise. This long-term strategy is designed to unlock new opportunities, attract inward investment, and ensure inclusive growth across our communities.

As part of our commitment to climate action, we are actively delivering on our Net Zero Programme, aiming to reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy investments, and embed sustainability into every aspect of Council operations. By working collaboratively with partners and communities, we are taking meaningful steps towards a greener, more climate-resilient Highland.

The West of Orkney Windfarm is being developed off the north Sutherland coast. With an expected capacity of around 2GW and first power scheduled for 2029, the project will be capable of powering the equivalent of more than two million homes while driving significant opportunities for communities and businesses throughout the Highlands and Islands.