The University of the Highlands and Islands (Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh na GĂ idhealtachd agus nan Eilean) is a federation of 13 colleges and research institutions in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland delivering higher education. Its executive office is in Inverness.
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