Tourism

Councillors hoped to take advantage of the lucrative North Coast 500 route, using the funds raised to improve services along the route.

The theme of the event is ‘Unlocking Potential: Shaping the North Highlands as a Destination of Choice’.

A diesel locomotive from the 1960s and historic carriages will visit Wick Railway Station at the weekend for a charity fundraising trip.

A voluntary scheme to get campervan owners to pay towards upkeep of facilities has raised just £20,000 - against an annual target of £500,000.

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.

The problems posed by the Highlands’ 516-mile NC500 route are undeniably tricky – and almost everyone has very strong opinions about it.

Rock legend Bryan Adams’ second Inverness gig has sold out in just minutes!

North Coast 500: Ten Years On – David Richardson says that tourism is vital to the north Highlands, and the NC500 has helped sustain the sector

On one hand, tourism from the NC500 is vital to the Highland economy, but on the other hand, many communities feel they are at breaking point.

As the North Coast 500 marks its 10th anniversary, our podcast discusses the issues that the popular route have brought, as well as the benefits.

Highland Council has said efforts to secure funding to support flights between Wick and Aberdeen for a further 12 months are “ongoing”.

But senior Highland Council official Malcolm Macleod insists the local authority’s ears are open on thorny questions like VAT.

One of Wick’s most prominent and popular hotels has been put up for sale.

Caithness Family History Society will host a special talk in Castletown highlighting the strategic importance of the county in the Second World War.

Workers at several whisky distilleries across the Highlands could go on strike following a pay dispute, an industry union has announced.

Economic uncertainty and rising costs are among the main challenges faced by businesses in the Highlands, according to a recent survey.

Highland businesses are famous across the world for their renowned hospitality and this is your chance to help showcase the very best.

The government is seeking views on the proposed levy, which would give local authorities the power to introduce a tax on cruise ships in their area.

An initiative to brighten Thurso with window-sized photographs has taken another step forward with a batch of new images including surfing and brochs.

Business leaders across the Highlands have united to back calls for changes to planned tourist levies.