Tourism

The Ulbster Arms Hotel in Halkirk has installed electric vehicle chargers believed to be the northernmost ultra-rapid chargers in the UK.

Tourism levy plans are “genuinely scaring small businesses”, a Highland MSP has warned.

After an article was published about a Wick outdoor swimming pool desperately seeking funding a breakthrough occurred thanks to a local optician.

Members of the public in the Highlands will be able to attend public events as part of the visitor levy scheme consultation.

The group Living Rent says ‘addressing housing inequality takes priority over expanding an already booming tourist sector’.

Volunteers are sought for a special tree-planting event will take place at Wick riverside on Sunday, February 2.

Big name acts Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, CMAT, Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi and Gok Wan among the names added to Belladrum line-up.

Confusion followed announcements of a train cancellation on the Wick to Inverness service on Tuesday morning with different explanations cited.

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

A desperate appeal has been issued to the public and business community to help save the Trinkie from complete destruction after Storm Babet damage.

A multi-award-winning Thurso filmmaker and composer will be showcasing his Flow Country film for premiere events in Glasgow and Inverness.

The owner of a Wick hotel has shared a petition by the Highland Hotels Association against a ‘damaging’ Visitor Levy Tax proposal.

National Pothole Day provides the backdrop for the man behind a Caithness pressure group to share his take on the local issues.

Stunning aerial views of breath-taking Highland landscapes are set to wow visitors to Fort George.

A Thurso businessman held his keys in the air and said Highland Council can take his company if controversial parking plans go ahead in the town.

A meeting to discuss controversial parking proposals in Thurso is expected to be packed to the rafters next week as the plans have come under fire.

Highland councillor Raymond Bremner shed light and commented on the recent vandalism that led to the closure of the Whitechapel toilets in Wick.

Despite its global recognition, the surfing community is horrified by the amount of sewage being regularly discharged around the Thurso coast.

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.