Tourism

Motorcyclists were caught doing speeds of up to 142mph on an Easter Ross B-road, while performance car owners were snared at 99mph on the NC500.

The Easter Ross port’s season, running until the end of October, is worth millions to the wider Highland tourism economy.

More than 70 acts are already been confirmed for the return of Eden Court’s popular Under Canvas music festival - and tickets are about to go on sale.

Mountain bikers at a popular Ross-shire resort have been asked to be considerate and stay off a new wheelchair and buggy-friendly path.

Solo travelling abroad for the first time at 19, Ross-shire Journal reporter Iona MacDonald shares her experience visiting Barcelona’s famous church.

A new "luxury" glamping site could be created in Easter Ross after plans were submitted to Highland Council.

Ullapool’s benches, scattered throughout the village’s many beauty spots, are set to get a re-vamp, thanks to funding from the Highland Council.

Gruinard Bay Caravan Park, which also includes a private owners’ house on site, is up for sale after the owners decided to retire.

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 crowdfunder set up to build a new distillery in Dornoch has smashed its initial target of £1.85m, raising almost £2.4m from 720 investors.

Four glamping pods and a reception building with shop could be built at Port Henderson under plans lodged with Highland Council.

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

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.

Highland Council has opened the extended car park and new toilet facilities at Achmelvich Beach in time for Easter weekend.

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.