The Highland Council is showcasing the region’s Invest Highland programme at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2026 in Leeds this week.
The leader of the council, councillor Raymond Bremner, alongside council officers and Calum MacPherson of Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport will attend this year’s UKREiiF – an event that seeks to connect people, places, and businesses to accelerate investment, foster development, and drive sustainable regeneration across the UK.
Attending alongside partners from the Scottish Cities Alliance, the council is highlighting the Highlands as one of the UK and Europe’s most exciting destinations for sustainable investment, innovation and inclusive economic growth.
The aim of UKREiiF is to attract national and international investment, promote the region’s green economy, and foster partnerships to drive sustainable and place based growth.
It is a platform for showcasing opportunities in renewable energy, infrastructure, housing, and the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport to potential investors and UK and Scottish Governments.
Council leader, councillor Raymond Bremner, who also serves as chair of the Scottish Cities Alliance, is leading the Highland delegation at the event, where more than 275 councils, representing various public sector entities from cities and regions across the UK will come together to unlock opportunities across the country.
At the heart of the council’s attendance is the Invest Highland prospectus, which promotes a pipeline of opportunities across key sectors including clean energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, tourism and data innovation.
As part of the Scotland Pavilion, which the Highland Council is co-hosting with national and regional partners, the Invest Highland programme will demonstrate the scale of opportunity across the region.
This includes more than £40bn in planned renewable energy investment, the transformative Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, and major infrastructure developments that are positioning the Highlands at the forefront of the energy transition and green growth.
Councillor Bremner said: “UKREiiF provides an important platform for the Highlands to connect with investors and decision-makers from across the UK and beyond.
“Through Invest Highland, we are clearly setting out the scale of opportunity our region offers – from world-leading renewable energy projects to innovation in key growth sectors.
“The Highlands is playing a vital role in the transition to a net zero economy, and we are ambitious about delivering sustainable growth that benefits our communities. We are here to build partnerships that will help us realise that potential.”
During the three-day forum, the council is engaging directly with investors, developers and strategic partners to promote Highland opportunities and strengthen relationships that can drive inward investment and long-term economic growth.
With significant investment already underway and a strong pipeline of future opportunities, the council’s presence at UKREiiF 2026 underlines its determination to deliver a resilient, inclusive and prosperous future for Highland communities.
