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Tourist tax gains support from Holyrood MSPs

23 December 2023
Tourist tax gains support from Holyrood MSPs

Tourist tax gains support from Holyrood MSPs

23 December 2023

MSPs on a Holyrood committee have backed calls for the introduction of a visitor levy in local authorities


Over 4000 children in the Highlands will be provided with gifts this Christmas thanks to generous donations

22 December 2023
Over 4000 children in the Highlands will be provided with gifts this Christmas thanks to generous donations

Over 4000 children in the Highlands will be provided with gifts this Christmas thanks to generous donations

22 December 2023

The MFR Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal has had an incredible response from the public donating gifts and money.


Highland-based energy group report £273million of turnover

21 December 2023
Highland-based energy group report £273million of turnover

Highland-based energy group report £273million of turnover

21 December 2023

Energy sector services group, Global Energy Group (GEG), has reported a 21 per cent increase in revenue for 2023.


All rail fares to increase by 8.7 per cent in 2024 including Caledonian Sleeper

21 December 2023
All rail fares to increase by 8.7 per cent in 2024 including Caledonian Sleeper

All rail fares to increase by 8.7 per cent in 2024 including Caledonian Sleeper

21 December 2023

Transport Scotland has confirmed the fares increase it will put in place for 2024.


Nearly 670 per cent increase in long-term empty properties in the Highlands

20 December 2023
Nearly 670 per cent increase in long-term empty properties in the Highlands

Nearly 670 per cent increase in long-term empty properties in the Highlands

20 December 2023

Properties that have been empty for 12 months or more within the region increased from 434 in 2013 to 3334 in 2023


70 per cent of North American visitors to Scotland visit the Highlands

19 December 2023
70 per cent of North American visitors to Scotland visit the Highlands

70 per cent of North American visitors to Scotland visit the Highlands

19 December 2023

Tourism businesses from the Highlands attended the North America Business Development Mission (BDM) to support the growth of visitors to Scotland.


Orbex gets 'boost' of £3.3 million for Sutherland Spaceport

13 December 2023
Orbex gets 'boost' of £3.3 million for Sutherland Spaceport

Orbex gets 'boost' of £3.3 million for Sutherland Spaceport

13 December 2023

Orbex has been awarded £3.3 million in funding from the UK Space Agency as part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) “Boost!” initiative


PICTURES: Abba tribute band Bjorn Again wow the crowds in Highland capital - were you there?

11 December 2023
PICTURES: Abba tribute band Bjorn Again wow the crowds in Highland capital - were you there?

PICTURES: Abba tribute band Bjorn Again wow the crowds in Highland capital - were you there?

11 December 2023

Bjorn Again took the stage at Inverness Leisure last night playing a whole host of numbers.


Highland band Torridon set to release new single

10 December 2023
Highland band Torridon set to release new single

Highland band Torridon set to release new single

10 December 2023

The six-man ensemble from Ross-shire will release their latest single, "I Wanna Know," on December 15.


Young Highland entrepreneurs complete business support programme

10 December 2023
Young Highland entrepreneurs complete business support programme

Young Highland entrepreneurs complete business support programme

10 December 2023

Thirteen young entrepreneurs from across the Highlands and Islands are the latest to complete a year-long programme.


Black Isle fashion brand set to open store in new Inverness retail development

01 December 2023
Black Isle fashion brand set to open store in new Inverness retail development

Black Isle fashion brand set to open store in new Inverness retail development

01 December 2023

The first commercial tenant for a major city centre redevelopment project has been announced, nine months after building work was completed.


Highland tourism conference puts climate change front and centre

29 November 2023
Highland tourism conference puts climate change front and centre

Highland tourism conference puts climate change front and centre

29 November 2023

Individuals and organisations involved in the tourism industry gathered together at the Highland Tourism Conference in Inverness yesterday.


Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice in Highlands

29 November 2023
Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice in Highlands

Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice in Highlands

29 November 2023

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow and ice from 5pm today (November 29) until Friday at 11am.


Q&A with the general manager of Dornoch Station hotel

17 November 2023
Q&A with the general manager of Dornoch Station hotel

Q&A with the general manager of Dornoch Station hotel

17 November 2023

We caught up with the general manager Robert Rogers about the changes which have taken place and what people can expect to see at the destination.


WATCH: Scotland's first Dementia Arts Festival kicks-off at Eden Court

14 November 2023
WATCH: Scotland's first Dementia Arts Festival kicks-off at Eden Court

WATCH: Scotland's first Dementia Arts Festival kicks-off at Eden Court

14 November 2023

The festival includes theatre, music, film, art and more. It is aiming to transform the experiences of people with dementia and their families.


Transport Scotland will not build a memorial to remember lives lost on A9

05 November 2023
Transport Scotland will not build a memorial to remember lives lost on A9

Transport Scotland will not build a memorial to remember lives lost on A9

05 November 2023

The road authority says it would have 'no statutory role' to play in the creation of a memorial.


Plastic surgery firm gets go-ahead on Inverness plan

05 November 2023
Plastic surgery firm gets go-ahead on Inverness plan

Plastic surgery firm gets go-ahead on Inverness plan

05 November 2023

Highland Council approved the planning application from Alpha Clinic which has taken over the former fashion store premises in Drummond Street.


New mode of transport could be seen in the Highlands by 'end of the decade'

31 October 2023
New mode of transport could be seen in the Highlands by 'end of the decade'

New mode of transport could be seen in the Highlands by 'end of the decade'

31 October 2023

Hybrid Air Vehicles have conducted a feasibility study to see how the Airlander – a hybrid aircraft – could work in the Highlands.


PICTURES: Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2023

28 October 2023
PICTURES: Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2023

PICTURES: Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2023

28 October 2023

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards took place at the Kingsmills Hotel.


Inverness resident is aiming to improve mental health support across the Highlands

28 October 2023
Inverness resident is aiming to improve mental health support across the Highlands

Inverness resident is aiming to improve mental health support across the Highlands

28 October 2023

Laura Johnston-Scott is launching the Highland Well-Ness Collective.


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