Posts Tagged ‘sutherland’
Royal Regiment of Scotland says a sad farewell to mascot Cruachan III
The Royal Regiment of Scotland has announced the sad passing of its beloved retired regimental mascot. Shetland pony Cruachan III, who served across the world, was sadly put down yesterday, at the age of 30, after suffering from arthritis. The Royal Scots announced his death in a tweet, which read: ‘With great sadness, we bid…
Read MoreIt could be rockets galore from Sutherland satellite station
Sutherland could be the location for new Scottish satellite centre The Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will give a presentation to the Sutherland County committee, writes Gemma Corbett. Sutherland has the potential of becoming a location for a vertical launch centre for satellites. The meeting will be held at the council offices in Drummie on…
Read MoreTranquility in a traditional Scots cottage with impressive views
House-hunters on the lookout for a traditional, rural cottage in a picturesque setting will find what they’re looking for with Easter Achnahanat. Located in a tranquil Sutherland village, just next to Culrain, Easter Achnahanat is a time-honoured croft house that has been carefully extended and renovated over the years in a way that has respected…
Read MoreScotland’s answer to Route 66 is one of the best value for money tourism experiences on Earth
Scotland’s answer to America’s Route 66 has been named one of the best value for money tourism experiences on the planet. The North Coast 500 came top in the road trip section of Sunday Times Travel magazine’s VFM Awards 2018. The poll celebrates destinations and visitor attractions delivering the best value for money anywhere in…
Read MoreCommunity throws weight behind £11m Glencoe hotel plan
The planned £11m rejuvenation of the Kings House Hotel to create approximately 40 jobs and provide a facilities for tourists, walkers, skiers and climbers in Glencoe has been given an encouraging response. The project team has been hugely encouraged by the response to its public information forum which was held last Saturday in St Mary’s…
Read MoreScottish tourist route picks up top award from travel writers
A stunning Scottish tourist route has collected a Merit award from the British Guild of Travel Writers Annual Tourism Awards. The award, presented earlier this week at Inverness Botanic Gardens to Gaelle Delagrave, head of brand and communications at the North Coast 500, is the culmination of a nomination which was initially made by travel…
Read MoreNew Nevis Range scheme will generate some interest
A new hydroelectric scheme that powers the Nevis Range base station and gondola has been officially opened. Nevis Range Hydro Company, the sister business to Nevis Range Mountain Experience in Lochaber, celebrated the completion of a scheme, with a ceremony performed by Paul Wheelhouse MSP, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy. The…
Read MoreGrand Tours: new BBC One series explores the lochs of Scotland
A new six-part BBC One Scotland series will explore the lochs of Scotland. In this new series of Grand Tours, presenter Paul Murton sets out to explore the lochs of Scotland, travelling from the wilds of the west coast to the Grampian Mountains, discovering the secrets of these iconic features of the Scottish landscape. As he…
Read MoreEtape Loch Ness brings cycling spectacle to the Highlands
The roads around one of the most famous lochs in the world will be taken over by more than 3,300 cyclists who have snapped every last place for Etape Loch Ness 2015. The sell-out closed road event will see riders of all abilities set off in the early hours of this Sunday, (26 April) on a…
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