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2 months ago |
pressandjournal.co.uk | John Ross
David Whiteford is in no doubt the positive effects of the North Coast 500 outweigh its negative impacts. But as it marks its tenth anniversary, the former chairman of the charity that created the world famous tourist route admits to being surprised at the scale of its success. He says more infrastructure is needed to support the huge number of visitors now coming to the area. NC500: over-tourism or lack of infrastructure?
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2 months ago |
pressandjournal.co.uk | John Ross
When it opened for business eight years ago, North500 Motorhomes had just three vehicles for hire to road trip fans. Today, the Inverness-based company has a fleet of more than 50 to meet the growing demands from visitors. The surge in numbers has been fuelled by the increasing popularity of tourist routes like the North Coast 500, labelled ‘Scotland’s ultimate road trip’.
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2 months ago |
pressandjournal.co.uk | John Ross
Every week or so Andrew Stevenson goes through a repertoire of organ tunes in one of the most historic settings in Inverness. There is no audience for the performance, but it has a vital role in preserving part of the city’s heritage. Andrew’s regular playing ensures the upkeep of the famous Victorian-era pipe organ in the Old High Church while the future of the building is being decided. Church back on the marketThe landmark, which is the oldest church in Inverness, held its last service in 2022.
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2 months ago |
pressandjournal.co.uk | John Ross
Looking to the future is a theme running through the history of David Eglinton’s business. Over the last 40-plus years Story + Stage has embraced game-changing technology advances, often bringing them to the Highlands for the first time. The Inverness company has travelled from the early days of video and through the explosion of the internet and social media.
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Mar 8, 2025 |
pressandjournal.co.uk | John Ross
As befits a famous resident, and a heroine to many, she is about to get the VIP treatment. The bronze image of Flora MacDonald scanning the landscape of Inverness from a position at the castle is an iconic part of the city’s history. And with work going on behind her to transform the castle, she is about to get her own make-over. The cleaning of the 129-year-old statue will be one of the final pieces of the £36 million castle project to create a new world class visitor attraction.
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