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Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

14 November 2024

They relate to charges and their implications for both residents staying locally and small operators.


MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

14 November 2024

Former presenter asks: What’s more relevant to a local community than local voices, local issues, and local news?


Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

14 November 2024

Community Land Scotland chairwoman Ailsa Raeburn warns ‘availability of homes now at crisis level’.


MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast, will now share same programmes as Edinburgh

MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast, will now share same programmes as Edinburgh

MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast, will now share same programmes as Edinburgh

13 November 2024

Jodie McCluskey's breakfast show is being axed, signalling an end to MFR's last regular locally-produced programming.


Thurso takeaway van has the best fish supper in the north of Scotland

Thurso takeaway van has the best fish supper in the north of Scotland

Thurso takeaway van has the best fish supper in the north of Scotland

13 November 2024

Highland Haddy mobile van was crowned the winner at the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards in Glasgow on November 11.


PICTURES: Staff shed tears as Thurso charity shop is crowned the best in Scotland

PICTURES: Staff shed tears as Thurso charity shop is crowned the best in Scotland

PICTURES: Staff shed tears as Thurso charity shop is crowned the best in Scotland

13 November 2024

The delighted staff of a Thurso shop were beaming when they received an award for being Scottish winner of the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards.


Broch ‘to be preserved’ as part of Spittal Quarry extension

Broch ‘to be preserved’ as part of Spittal Quarry extension

Broch ‘to be preserved’ as part of Spittal Quarry extension

13 November 2024

An ancient broch within the proposed extension area of a Caithness flagstone quarry is to be preserved, says the company director.


Caithness business chief calls for share of ‘tourist tax’ to go to Highland firms

Caithness business chief calls for share of ‘tourist tax’ to go to Highland firms

Caithness business chief calls for share of ‘tourist tax’ to go to Highland firms

12 November 2024

Highland businesses should be entitled to claim a share of the tax spoils they could be expected to claw in if a new visitor levy comes into force.


Dounreay worker wins ‘Young Chemical Engineer of the Year’

Dounreay worker wins ‘Young Chemical Engineer of the Year’

Dounreay worker wins ‘Young Chemical Engineer of the Year’

12 November 2024

A young engineer working on Britain’s deepest nuclear clean-up project has been recognised by the Institute of Chemical Engineers.


Store lambs in real demand at Quoybrae auction mart

Store lambs in real demand at Quoybrae auction mart

Store lambs in real demand at Quoybrae auction mart

12 November 2024

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 3320 prime, store, breeding and feeding sheep.


Highland initiative launches new website to help people into work

Highland initiative launches new website to help people into work

Highland initiative launches new website to help people into work

11 November 2024

A new Highland scheme aimed at helping support people into work has launched its website.


Aspiring entrepreneurs invited to pitch their ideas for annual UHI business competition

Aspiring entrepreneurs invited to pitch their ideas for annual UHI business competition

Aspiring entrepreneurs invited to pitch their ideas for annual UHI business competition

11 November 2024

The annual competition is open to all University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) students and anyone over 16 living in the Highlands.


Caithness farmers urged ‘not to bottle things up’ after Budget

Caithness farmers urged ‘not to bottle things up’ after Budget

Caithness farmers urged ‘not to bottle things up’ after Budget

09 November 2024

A call for Caithness farmers not to bottle up their worries has come from a charity which supports people in Scottish agriculture.


EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

08 November 2024

Otherwise known as a visitor levy, should it happen, it would see the Highlands follow destinations in Europe that charge additional tax per night.


Get into the festive mood right now with a Macdonald Aviemore Resort break!

Get into the festive mood right now with a Macdonald Aviemore Resort break!

Get into the festive mood right now with a Macdonald Aviemore Resort break!

08 November 2024

Something for everyone this month at the resort and Landmark, says Santa


What is the impact of the Budget on farmers?

What is the impact of the Budget on farmers?

What is the impact of the Budget on farmers?

08 November 2024

The Budget, described as one of the most significant in recent times, prompted speculation of its potential impact on farmers. Now we know the details


The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

08 November 2024

Hospitality fears it could put people off visiting but others question why locals foot the bill for mass tourism.


Toftingall battery storage plant ‘ideally located’ claims developer

Toftingall battery storage plant ‘ideally located’ claims developer

Toftingall battery storage plant ‘ideally located’ claims developer

07 November 2024

A battery storage plant approved by councillors despite fire safety concerns is in the perfect place, according to the developer behind the plans.


PICTURES: Happy birthday Wick Railway Station! Plaque unveiled at 150 years celebration

PICTURES: Happy birthday Wick Railway Station! Plaque unveiled at 150 years celebration

PICTURES: Happy birthday Wick Railway Station! Plaque unveiled at 150 years celebration

07 November 2024

The great and the good gathered together at Wick Railway Station on Saturday afternoon to celebrate its 150th birthday.


Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

07 November 2024

MP Angus MacDonald warns impacts will also be felt by ‘many care homes, pharmacies, doctors surgeries and dentist clinics’.


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