Skye and Wester Ross projects receive tourism fund boost
Projects in Skye and Wester Ross are among those to have qualified for the latest round of the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund. In Trotternish, Highland Council and Kilmuir Community Trust…
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Campaign launched to attract kindred spirits to Wester Ross
A Wester Ross visitor group has launched a campaign to attract kindred spirits to the area, away from the high-speed selfie brand of tourism. Entitled Are you a West Coaster?,…
Campervan drivers warned of “aggressive locals” on NC500
Scotland’s largest motorhome hire company is advising its customers to avoid the North Coast 500 because of “aggressive locals” along the route. Perth-based Scottish Tourer Motorhome Hire has put a…
Foundation to honour life of Strathcarron climber
The family of a celebrated mountaineer, who was killed on a climb in 2019, has set up a foundation in his name to honour his life and legacy. Martin Moran,…
Calls to protect Lochalsh and Wester Ross phone boxes lodged
Objections have been received to the closure of several phone boxes in Lochalsh and Wester Ross as part of a BT consultation. At a meeting of Highland Council’s environment, development…
Rousing final fling for Loopallu Festival
Revellers enjoyed a rousing final fling as the curtain came down on the Loopallu festival in Ullapool last weekend. After 15 years organisers have called time on the two-day event,…
Gairloch survivor unveils new community lifeline at Big Sand
A phone box in Wester Ross has been reopened as a public access defibrillator – following a ceremony led by a local woman whose life was saved by just such…
Highland Council give approval for £1.5 million of funding for improvements to north Skye school
Highland councillors have approved capital funding for school improvements that will see £1.5 million spent on Dunvegan Primary School in north Skye. The money will come directly from the Highland…
Shieldaig fish farm developer claims “disingenous” say opponents
Opponents of a fish farm extension in Wester Ross have accused developers of submitting “disingenuous or incorrect” evidence to lend weight to their planning application. The Scottish Salmon Company wants…
Manchester honeymoon couple jilted by Aultbea Hotel
A couple visiting Wester Ross as part of a honeymoon cycle trip last month are seeking a refund of more than £100 from the Aultbea Hotel after they were left…