Tourism

The government is seeking views on the proposed levy, which would give local authorities the power to introduce a tax on cruise ships in their area.

Business leaders across the Highlands have united to back calls for changes to planned tourist levies.

The Highland Caravan and Campsites Association was launched at a meeting last Friday, chaired by Sutherland councillor Jim McGillivray.

North Highland area commander Chief Inspector Calum Smith said concerns had been raised about rallies using the 516-mile NC500.

Fans of the Red Arrows who didn’t get to see the world-famous aerial display team in action in the Highlands last year may get another chance.

Ullapool, Kyle of Lochalsh and Gairloch are set to receive a visit from the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley, this spring.

“In what could be coined as a whisky ‘Star Wars’, Lidl’s very own award winner is pictured in the hands of a dashing silver fox”.

The iconic Rose Window which has languished in storage for decades has finally taken up pride of place in its new home at Inverness Castle.

Thieves are being hunted after “a number” of static caravans were broken into at a campsite in Dornoch.

John Davidson looks at the anniversary of Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ being enshrined in law, and says access to the outdoors is vital to our wellbeing

Tourism levy plans are “genuinely scaring small businesses”, a Highland MSP has warned.

The group Living Rent says ‘addressing housing inequality takes priority over expanding an already booming tourist sector’.

Big name acts Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, CMAT, Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi and Gok Wan among the names added to Belladrum line-up.

Confusion followed announcements of a train cancellation on the Wick to Inverness service on Tuesday morning with different explanations cited.

Pizza aficionados Oak and Grain’s plan to fire new life into an ageing Ullapool property have proven successful.

A multi-award-winning duo will be showcasing their Flow Country film for its UK premiere event at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness.

A 24-hour endurance relay race overlooking the shores of Loch Ness will not take place in 2025 but will return in 2026, its organisers have said.

Stunning aerial views of breath-taking Highland landscapes are set to wow visitors to Fort George.

Work on transforming Inverness Castle into a major tourist attraction has passed “another big milestone”.

Delighted volunteers at a heritage railway are jumping for joy after their locos featured prominently in the smash BBC show The Traitors yet again.