Make no mistake, Skye welcomes visitors, say residents and tourism bodies
A Skye tourism organisation has come out fighting again criticism the island is struggling with visitors, stating: "We are open for business."
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New tour guide scheme launched for north-east
Visitors to the north-east will soon be welcomed by specially-trained tour guides who will be able to tell them all about the region's rich history.
Skye tourism operators to conduct year-long survey
A report commissioned to look at the impact of a 125% growth in tourism in Skye, hopes to highlight to local government the way in which the island needs investment in basic facilities.
Thousands flock from across the globe to sample Brora Links
Record numbers of golfers have travelled from across the globe to the North of Scotland to sample one of the top Links courses in the UK, in a welcomed boost to the local economy.
Chaos at Skye beauty spot as ‘abandoned’ cars cause parking nightmare
Visitors to Skye were left astonished as the volume of traffic at one of the islands beauty spots caused parking pandemonium.
Visitors are barred as Raigmore hit by bug
Visiting at medical wards at the Highlands’ hub hospital has ceased for the time being after another outbreak of the norovirus in the north.
Gordon Highlanders Museum gets £20,000 boost from city council
An Aberdeen museum, which honours the north-east’s historic army regiment, has received a shot in the arm to its ongoing fundraising drive.
Lochaber museum celebrates best visitor numbers in more than three decades
A Lochaber museum has enjoyed its best visitor numbers in 35 years - and the man who helped them get there had not set foot inside for almost four decades.
Survival struggle for Moray Leisure Centre
Moray Leisure Centre is facing closure amid fears that running costs are “spiralling out of control” at a time when visitor numbers are dropping.
Collaboration is key to solving island’s infrastructure problems
An island's infrastructure is not able to cope with the growing number of visitors it receives each year.
Plans to ensure a “world class” visitor experience in the Cairngorms
A new strategy for part of the Cairngorms National Park aims to ensure a "world-class" visitor experience while improving conservation in the area.
Volunteers to clean up Lochaber glen after the summer
Glencoe in Lochaber is one of Scotland's most beautiful glens and a magnet for tourists.
Petition calls for improvements as Skye is swamped by tourists
Hundreds of people have signed an online petition calling on the Scottish Minister for Tourism to bring Skye into the 21st century.
Western Isles enjoy the “Brave” effect
The animated Disney movie Brave is providing a welcome tourism boost for the Western Isles.