Study shows tourism boom across nation thanks to Highland attractions and Dundee’s V&A
Loch Ness attractions, the Glenfinnan Monument and Dundee's V&A are creating spin-off benefits for the whole country, a new study shows.
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Loch Ness hydro plant plans may bring hundreds of jobs and power hundreds of thousands of homes
Ambitious plans for an underground hydro plant at Loch Ness – opposite the iconic Urquhart Castle – are being lodged with Highland Council today.
Emergency services called to a two vehicle collision on the A82 north of Urquhart Castle
The A82 has now fully reopened after a two vehicle collision near Urquhart Castle left five people injured.
Gaelic Language plan brings forward a host of new volunteers
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is drafting in an army of Gaelic volunteers at tourist attractions across the north to promote the historic origins of the language in the north.
Hitch for happy couples as north castle venue will no longer offer weddings
As wedding venues go, it is an internationally sought-after back drop.
Community vision to generate cash from Urquhart Castle operation
Residents of a Loch Ness-side village have been given until the end of the week to vote on whether to go ahead with plans for a community buyout of iconic Urquhart Castle’s visitor centre.
Politician calls on north communities to take inspiration from Glenurquhart buyout plans
A north politician hopes that plans by a Loch Ness-side community to buy out Urquhart Castle's visitor centre will inspire other north communities.
Amputee wins £125,000 by answering question on Highlands castle where he lost leg
The painful memory of losing his leg near a Highlands castle has helped net an amputee £125,000 on a TV quiz show.
Plans unveiled for community buyout of visitor centre at iconic Loch Ness castle
Plans have been unveiled for a community buyout of iconic Urquhart Castle’s visitor centre - and it could pave the way for takeovers at other attractions across the north.
Surge in visitor numbers to Highland’s heritage attractions
Heritage hotspots like Urquhart Castle and Fort George are enjoying a surge in visitor numbers.
Great Glen Way app launched
Travellers of the Great Glen Way are to stay better connected with their surroundings following the launch of a new app.
Upgrades underway to iconic Urquhart Castle
The iconic Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness is enjoying a £300,000 upgrade.
Historic sites in north and north-east in funds boost
Historic Environment Scotland has designated a total of six properties across the Highlands, Islands and the north east as priority sites for investment.
Ambulance collides with motorbike – while carrying casualty from crash on same road
An ambulance collided with a motorcyclist as it was returning from another crash on the same Highland road yesterday.
Emergency services called to a second accident on A82
A second section of the A82 has been closed following a crash.
Scaffolding shrouds part of Urquhart Castle grounds in latest phase of work
Part of the grounds of historic Urquhart Castle has been shrouded in scaffolding to allow for repairs.
The most popular visitor attractions in Scotland… And some of the top ones are in the north
The National Museum of Scotland overtook Edinburgh Castle as the most popular visitor attraction in Scotland last year, new figures have revealed.
After almost being ruined by a storm, Highlanders help man make perfect proposal to “Nessie”
A grateful couple has thanked the Highlanders who went out of their way to ensure a romantic proposal overlooking Loch Ness went to plan - after it was almost ruined by a storm.
Shakespeare at historic north venues
Two of the north's most historic attractions will offer a dramatic backdrop for a production of a famous William Shakespeare play.
A82 closed south of Urquhart Castle following crash
A busy north road has been closed following a road traffic collision this morning.
Rare chance to climb the scaffold at Urquhart Castle
It is a well-known vantage point overlooking the world's most famous loch.
Google Maps says ride Loch Ness Monster for shortcut on Highland route
One of the best parts of Google Maps is it offers the chance to see how long a journey will take using different modes of transport.
A82 partially open after rockfall
The main tourist route between Inverness and Fort William has reopened after a landslide earlier today.
Follow in the footsteps of Gabaldon’s Outlander
First came a series of books, followed by a hit television series – now fans of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander novels can follow in the footsteps of Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall with a new interactive VisitScotland map.
Queen’s Baton Relay visits Urquhart Castle
The Queen’s Baton Relay is continuing its journey through the Highlands today.
VIDEO: Cruiser rescued after breakdown on Loch Ness
A broken down cruiser has been rescued from Loch Ness after it was being blown towards rocks.