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Campervan users could face tourist tax on entry to Highlands with talks underway

CAMPERVAN users could be subjected to a tax upon entry to the Highlands in future if council bosses manage to obtain extra visitor levy powers, the…

The National (Scotland)

In Pictures: Heave, ho and away they go at Braemar Gathering

The event is held close to Balmoral, the Highland residence of the royal family.

Evening Standard

Fears for future of Highland ferry service as world-unique boat breaks down

THE historic Highland ferry at the centre of a row between the community that runs it and an “absentee landowner” has broken down, raising fresh…

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Famed fashion writer defends Sikh officer at Edinburgh Tattoo after racist comments

A FAMED menswear writer has come to the defence of a Sikh police officer who wore Highland dress at the 2026 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo after…

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Scottish Government exploring how to help threatened Skye ferry, First Minister says

THE Scottish Government is exploring whether it can intervene to help a historic Highland ferry service which is facing an uncertain future due to…

The National (Scotland)

Highlands MP steps in over 'unjust' threat to last-of-its-kind Scottish ferry

AN absentee landowner taking fees from a community running a historic Highland ferry is “not just”, the local MP has said ...

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Police threat as 'rare plant vanishes' from Scottish beach earmarked for golf course

CAMPAIGNERS have said they will call the police over the alleged disappearance of a rare plant from parts of a protected Highland beach on which…

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Petition demanding SNP ministers step in to help historic Highland ferry snowballs

A PETITION calling on Scottish Government ministers to step in to help a historic Highland ferry service has been signed more than 15,000 times ...

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The Highlands could introduce a £5-per-night tourist tax

The council will consider the levy at a special meeting on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Escaped monkey returns to Highland Wildlife Park enclosure after search

Male Japanese macaque Luka returned ‘of his own accord’ after disappearing overnight, officials said.

Evening Standard

A93 'to be closed for some time' after single-vehicle crash

A KEY Highland road is "to be closed for some time" after a single vehicle crash

The National (Scotland)

Highland village on NC500 public toilets closure spark calls for community buyout

THE permanent closure of public toilets in a Highland village on the popular North Coast 500 tourist route has sparked calls from residents for them…

The National (Scotland)

Book that reshaped Highland crofting history marked at 50-year gathering

Dr Charlie Lynch attends a two-day conference held to mark 50 years since the publication of a book which ruffled the feathers of Scotland’s…

The National (Scotland)

How uncanny PS1 visuals inspired a horror game set in a Highland chippy

James Muirhead's Grease Trap '99 is a tasty retro scare.

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NC500 route boosts Highland economy by nearly £100m – but major warning issued

A NEW study says a popular scenic route generated almost £100 million in economic benefits last year, but warned the majority of local residents…

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Plan to safeguard Highland dark skies goes before committee

A NEW planning policy aimed at protecting the Highlands’ famous dark skies and tackling light pollution is set to be considered next week.

The National (Scotland)

SNP under pressure over US billionaire's golf course after secret files' revelations

THE new SNP Government is under pressure to confirm that it will reject plans to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach after documents…

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Guests reminisce about stags wandering into Highland hostel

ARCHIVE images of wild stags wandering into a Highland hostel have been released as the accommodation site celebrates its 95th anniversary

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Government officials tell ministers to reject golf course plans on protected beach

SCOTTISH Government officials have advised ministers to reject plans for a golf course on a protected dune system on a Highland beach, files have…

The Times of India

Archaeologists found a hidden 1800s whisky distillery deep in the Scottish Highlands

Deep in the rugged landscape of Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, archaeologists uncovered rare proof of Scotland's secretive whisky trade from the 19th century. They found an ‘An Gearradan,’ a copper alloy collar, which connected a still to its cooling equipment. Copper cost a lot back then, so finding this…

The Times of India

UK farmer plans to breed ‘less photogenic’ Highland cows to stop tourists and influencers filming them

A UK farmer plans to breed his highland cows to be “less photogenic” amid growing concerns over tourists and influencers getting too close to them.

Euronews

This new Scottish Highlands retreat is so remote you can only reach it by boat – or a 27km hike

Kilchoan Estate by Dunton, found in the Knoydart Peninsula, will open in June 2026 with five cottages and a spa.

Evening Standard

‘Highland hotel robbers’ among 100,000 Victorian prisoner records now online

The newly published records feature 98,000 entries from Ayr Prison and 4,600 from Inverary Prison.

Evening Standard

Stella McCartney given green light to build £5m Highland home after three-year dispute

The fashion designer and her husband Alasdhair Willis faced objections including fears of threat to local otters

The Guardian - UK

Stella McCartney granted permission for £5m home in Scottish Highlands

McCartney and her husband faced objections including fears of threat to local otters and ‘hideous’ design

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