Tourism

A new coastal route could be set to link up two major trails between Inverness and Forres.

Columnist Colin Campbell asks: What are tourists being taxed for? Bringing money into the economy, providing jobs, keeping businesses open?

Members of the public in the Highlands will be able to attend public events as part of the visitor levy scheme consultation.

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.

Security teams at Inverness Castle have been praised for their work - including tackling intruders on the site.

“Poor quality” signs on a city centre holiday apartment business have earned Highland Council's ire after they fell foul of planning rules.

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”.

Ness Walk’s new gourmet tasting experience menus are set to tantalise taste buds in Inverness in the new year.

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

A part of the North Coast 500 will remain closed due to snow until at least Monday, motorists have been warned.

Work to boost visitor numbers in Nairn has been recognised in a leading new report.

Highland Coast Hotels has appointed its first managing director to drive growth for the group on the NC500 as the route nears its 10th anniversary..

Four Highland chambers of commerce have united to voice strong opposition to the proposed introduction of a regional “tourist tax” scheme.

Halt the closure of vital VisitScotland centres, a local MSP has demanded after slamming the “astonishing” lack of government accountability.

Ten journeys involving Inverness-Elgin and Inverness-Dingwall trains have been cancelled as a result of faults, while weather is disrupting elsewhere.

Top Scottish band Del Amitri will be performing in Inverness next summer - after they rearranged their gig.