Tourism

It is the most faithful of Border Collies, having stood gazing patiently upwards at its owner with one paw raised since the late 19th century.

Hero firefighters who saved a heart attack victim’s life after he collapsed outside a hotel have been honoured.

A 74-year-old man who was attacked by a seagull in Nairn last week is calling for urgent action ahead of the tourist season.

The first official sighting of Nessie in 2025 has been recorded, with eye-witnesses describing a ‘long’ and ‘very graceful’ creature in Loch Ness.

Glamping pods and a house could be built on hillside near Reelig Wood under plans lodged with Highland Council.

The brave men who fell at the Battle of Culloden were remembered with a moving tribute at the annual memorial service on Saturday morning.

A new figurehead has been appointed to help raise the profile of Inverness and Loch Ness as a “must-see” destination.

Inverness city centre was taken over by hundreds of egg hunters to mark the start of Easter Weekend.

Police hunting for selfish wild campers who sparked fury after hacking down trees, fly-tipping their gear and rubbish and ignoring wildfire warnings.

CalMac sailings in and out of Ullapool have been hit by cancellations following a “technical” issue - causing Easter getaway misery for passengers.

Entries are now open for the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2025.

The campaign for a vital railway project that could sharply improve train reliability on the Far North Line has won the backing of a Holyrood hopeful.

The raceway has praised the community for its "continued support" during its latest update as to when it might reopen following the fire next door.

The owners of a family attraction south of Inverness were delighted to have a very special visitor this Easter week.

The mysterious new Nessie Nectar flavour of Irn-Bru Xtra will hit shelves in May for two months - and AG Barr is keeping the taste a secret.

Trains are once again calling at Altnabreac Station in the Flow Country, bringing the request stop’s 18-month long closure to an end.

Plummeting rare bird numbers at a Highland beauty spot have sparked plans for water activity restrictions during the breeding season.

“Listen to the hospitality trade” over the planned tourist tax, a Highland councillor has urged.

Glen Affric avoided a wildfire by “pure luck” after reckless campers hacked down trees, lit a campfire & left the beauty spot like a “disaster area”.

The RNLI’s Loch Ness crew have recorded their busiest ever start to a year after their lifeboat responded to two grounded motor cruisers this week.