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Calls for flat-rate tourist tax made as business leaders unite against percentage plan

Calls for flat-rate tourist tax made as business leaders unite against percentage plan

Calls for flat-rate tourist tax made as business leaders unite against percentage plan

27 February 2025

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


WATCH: As Cairngorm funicular carries its first skiers and snowboarders for 18 months

WATCH: As Cairngorm funicular carries its first skiers and snowboarders for 18 months

WATCH: As Cairngorm funicular carries its first skiers and snowboarders for 18 months

27 February 2025

Mountain railway return to service means resort’s upper slopes within easy reach again


Cairngorm Mountain staff rally to defence of bosses after toxic environment and bullying claims

Cairngorm Mountain staff rally to defence of bosses after toxic environment and bullying claims

Cairngorm Mountain staff rally to defence of bosses after toxic environment and bullying claims

27 February 2025

Statement in praise of management team past and present signed by most staff


How will 7% rise in Highland Council Tax hit your pocket? We look at the figures

How will 7% rise in Highland Council Tax hit your pocket? We look at the figures

How will 7% rise in Highland Council Tax hit your pocket? We look at the figures

27 February 2025

Top councillors recognise ‘people are under severe financial pressure’ but say taxpayers will see their money’s worth


Highland Council set for 7% council tax hike and pledge £21.5m for teaching, social care, public transport and renewables

Highland Council set for 7% council tax hike and pledge £21.5m for teaching, social care, public transport and renewables

Highland Council set for 7% council tax hike and pledge £21.5m for teaching, social care, public transport and renewables

27 February 2025

The £818m draft budget will be debated - and likely agreed - at a full meeting of the local authority next week.


WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

26 February 2025

Highland and Moray MPs are urging Westminster to scrap plans to grant GI status to English whisky as they fear it will hit Scotch whisky’s reputation.


‘Significant quantity’ of illicit tobacco seized from Highland retailer

‘Significant quantity’ of illicit tobacco seized from Highland retailer

‘Significant quantity’ of illicit tobacco seized from Highland retailer

26 February 2025

Trading standards have seized a significant quantity of illicit tobacco products from a retailer in the Highlands, the local authority has announced.


‘Total shambles’ - ticketing issue for Inverness venue sparks anger and frustration among Bryan Adams’ fans

‘Total shambles’ - ticketing issue for Inverness venue sparks anger and frustration among Bryan Adams’ fans

‘Total shambles’ - ticketing issue for Inverness venue sparks anger and frustration among Bryan Adams’ fans

26 February 2025

Bryan Adams’ fans were left disappointed after a ticketing website glitch caused many to miss out on seats for his upcoming Inverness concert.


New owners of well-known Newtonmore hotel are revealed

New owners of well-known Newtonmore hotel are revealed

New owners of well-known Newtonmore hotel are revealed

26 February 2025

The Lunchbox Boys have acquired second property to add to The Crossing in Kingussie


Couple left England behind to transform rural pub into hit Thai restaurant

Couple left England behind to transform rural pub into hit Thai restaurant

Couple left England behind to transform rural pub into hit Thai restaurant

26 February 2025

An unassuming pub in the heart of rural Glenlivet has become a hit thanks to its unique Thai offering.


Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

Knowledge test for private hire car drivers

25 February 2025

Councillors have been told some new private hire drivers could not navigate “simple” trips to the likes of Inverness Airport.


Hollywood Bowl opening date announced

Hollywood Bowl opening date announced

Hollywood Bowl opening date announced

25 February 2025

Inverness’s newest ten-pin bowling alley will open its doors at the end of March, it has been announced.


‘Clearer timeline’ call over Highland digital connectivity drive

‘Clearer timeline’ call over Highland digital connectivity drive

‘Clearer timeline’ call over Highland digital connectivity drive

24 February 2025

Campaigners’ efforts to accelerate work to boost digital connectivity in the Highlands have won support from a Holyrood committee.


First Minister John Swinney says HIE to stay as Cairngorm funicular managers despite £25m bill for still broken railway

First Minister John Swinney says HIE to stay as Cairngorm funicular managers despite £25m bill for still broken railway

First Minister John Swinney says HIE to stay as Cairngorm funicular managers despite £25m bill for still broken railway

20 February 2025

MSP Edward Mountain is demanding an inquiry into what he says is a ‘fiasco’ after ‘nearly six years of incompetence.


New bar, restaurant and distillery in Aviemore to create more than 20 job

New bar, restaurant and distillery in Aviemore to create more than 20 job

New bar, restaurant and distillery in Aviemore to create more than 20 job

20 February 2025

Young entrepreneur Jack Smith announces exciting plans for Cairngorm Gin business


Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

20 February 2025

That’s the fear after Police Scotland’s chief warned the force will need to review officer recruitment to meet rising National Insurance costs.


UK government ‘promises’ Highland communities a share of the billions from renewable energy investments

UK government ‘promises’ Highland communities a share of the billions from renewable energy investments

UK government ‘promises’ Highland communities a share of the billions from renewable energy investments

19 February 2025

MP Angus MacDonald hails ‘very positive step’ as Labour energy minister Michael Shanks says region is ‘doing a favour for the rest of the country’.


Coffee shop drive-thru plan for city supermarket car park

Coffee shop drive-thru plan for city supermarket car park

Coffee shop drive-thru plan for city supermarket car park

19 February 2025

A new coffee shop and drive-thru could be built in Inverness city centre.


Should the Eastgate be turned into a conference centre? Tourism mogul claims shopping spot is as ‘dead as a dodo’

Should the Eastgate be turned into a conference centre? Tourism mogul claims shopping spot is as ‘dead as a dodo’

Should the Eastgate be turned into a conference centre? Tourism mogul claims shopping spot is as ‘dead as a dodo’

15 February 2025

With the shopping centre’s food court closing and Lakeland relocating is it time to rethink what could be done with the large shopping space?


Bid to cut Highland Council rent hike by 2% fails despite fears it will cause ‘hardship’ for tenants

Bid to cut Highland Council rent hike by 2% fails despite fears it will cause ‘hardship’ for tenants

Bid to cut Highland Council rent hike by 2% fails despite fears it will cause ‘hardship’ for tenants

13 February 2025

The administration argues the rise is needed to fund maintenance, repairs, and debt.


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