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

Cunard’s newest luxury liner, the Queen Anne, will be among the ships to visit the Port of Cromarty Firth (PoCF) during a busy cruise season in 2024.

A Highland education centre preparing students for careers in the energy industry has strengthened its fabrication training with a new appointment.

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

The Star Inn raised over £2000 for charity.

Hospitality businesses in the rural north feel abandoned while their counterparts on the islands will receive 100 per cent rates relief

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

Mr Abel Smith already has planning permission for the first phase of a £20 million eco-hotel near the site of the planned golf course.

Transport secretary Mairi McAllan is currently delivering a statement on the renewed programme.

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

The 16-turbine Chleansaid Wind Farm will have an installed capacity of approximately 96 megawatts.

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

Whatever 2023 has been like for you, we all hope to start the next year on a high.

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

Deadline for nominations is Sunday, December 17 – don’t miss out!

A new gift card for eco-conscious shoppers has been introduced by a Highland charity.

Award sponsors are looking forward to celebrating your Heroes

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

Lichen Caithness is home to Sven, Levvi and Mr Antlers, who are the UK’s most northerly reindeer.

Dornoch's street party fills hotel rooms as visitors flock to enjoy a traditional Highland Hogmanay.