Huge congratulations to Hannah Marsden, Josh Allan, Tapiwa Banda, Isla MacRae, Jessica Austin, and Riley McLeod Taylor for their efforts in this year’s Young Enterprise programme
Their team, Eco-Heat, designed and created bespoke draught excluders to help tackle rising heating costs—a fantastic initiative with real impact.
Last Tuesday at Strathpeffer Pavilion, they showcased their product to a panel of judges and walked away with the Sustainability Award, sponsored by Black Isle Renewables.
A special shoutout to Hannah Marsden, who also received the Pioneering Leadership Award, sponsored by William Grant & Sons. A huge thank you to our business link mentors, Alison Cooper and Andrew MacKenzie from Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants, as well as Miss Thomson and Mrs Hay, for their invaluable guidance and support throughout the process. Their expertise and encouragement played a key role in the team’s success!
Young Enterprise is a fantastic opportunity for S6 students to develop real-world business, teamwork, and leadership skills by creating and running their own company. It’s a hugely rewarding experience that builds confidence, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurial thinking—perfect for anyone looking to challenge themselves and stand out in future applications! If you’re in S5 now, consider getting involved next year! Well done to the whole team for their hard work, innovation, and dedication to sustainability.