Tourism

A John O’Groats petting farm showed off one of its latest arrivals with Dottie the blind lamb and said it has many activities planned over Easter.

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.

Trains are once again calling at Altnabreac Station in the Flow Country, bringing the request stop’s 18-month long closure to an end.

Halkirk has ended its reputation for having the worst internet connection in the UK, claims a broadband provider.

The owners of a hugely popular cafe at Wick harbour have put their business on the market at offers over £510K after announcing their retirement.

A YouTuber caused uproar after holding up traffic on the A9 at Helmsdale while dressed as a lollipop man.

Campaigners have delivered a petition to Highland Council’s headquarters calling for a proposed tourist tax to be used to address the housing crisis.

Wick Paths Group (WPG) put out a “last minute” plea for volunteers to help clear up areas of the town on Saturday morning.

A new beach-side caravan park has been officially opened on the North Coast 500.

The importance of “greening” tourism was among topics discussed at a lunch organised by the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards (HITA) team.

An image of fly-tipped tyres at a Wick beauty spot on social media led to widespread condemnation from locals.

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, argues that a fresh new look is needed for the region’s proposed ‘tourist tax’

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!