Mike Smith of Inverness Bid and city provost Helen Carmichael
Inverness has been awarded coach friendly status by a national body, for the warm welcome and facilities offered to coach visitors to the city.
The designation has been granted by the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), the trade association representing the UK’s bus and coach industries.
The Highland capital is the second Scottish city to receive the honour after Perth.
It follows the creation of a coach drop-off area on Ardross Street amd tje creation of a coach ambassador role, funded by Inverness Bid and the city common good fund.
Inverness provost Councillor Helen Carmichael said: “This is great news for our city in the Highlands which not only prides itself on our Highland welcome, but recognises the major economic importance of the tourist Industry and the vital part that the coach travel sector plays in making Inverness the fourth most popular destination in Britain.
“A dedicated coach drop-off and pick-up point supported by the appointment of a Coach Ambassador has greatly enhanced the coach tourism experience for visitors to Inverness.”
