Tourism

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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.

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

Up to 14 glamping pods could be installed on the new site in future, with seven of those proposed in the first phase.

A salon site in Kyle of Lochalsh could be turned into a holiday let under plans lodged with Highland Council.

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.

Bella is the best - and that’s official after the popular music event was named Scotland’s festival of the year.

Works to clear a Wester Ross beauty spot from various kinds of waste dumped in the area have begun, costing more than £6000.

A weekend of top live music got under way in Inverness in fine fashion last night when Skerryvore wowed a packed sell-out crowd.

An NC500-route shop, Contin Village Store, has hit the market and is looking for offers over £495,000.

In an exclusive Q&A, Inverness businesses have shared where their favourite places to shop are in the city centre.

Column by David Richardson, development and engagement manager at North Coast 500.

Up to 90 jobs are expected to be created at Inverness Castle when it opens its doors to visitors next year, it has emerged.

Almost every business in the Wester Ross village will be open late, with festive delights to share to celebrate the annual lights switch-on.