Tourism news archive

Tourism news and events archive from October 2006
Open the door... tourism, heritage, technologyTourism, heritage, technology - launch of new challenge fund

An event to launch a trailblazing challenge fund in the Highlands and Islands. Up to £120,000 of development funding is available for groundbreaking ideas in the use of technology and creative content to connect heritage and tourism.
31 October 2006


Hebridean Connections growing online

Hebridean Connections, an online collection of over 40,000 historical records relating to the Western Isles, is continuing to grow apace thanks to contributions from web site visitors from all over the world.
18 October 2006


Why mash means cash

One of the growing phenomena of late has been mash ups or mapvertising. And it's something business in the Highlands and Islands ought to be getting into...
18 October 2006


Highland 2007 websiteAdd your event to the Highland 2007 programme

With the countdown to Highland 2007 now well underway, event organisers are being encouraged to get on board with Scotland's year of Highland culture.
18 October 2006


Food and drink from the HIE areaFood and drink winners announced

The winners of this year's Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards were announced at the awards dinner on Thursday 5 October at the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness. These prestigious awards, in their second year, celebrate the diverse range of food and drink products grown and produced locally, as well as industry-related services.
10 October 2006