Tourism news archive
Tourism news and events archive from April 2006
| Community sport and leisure facilities improvements in Lewis Two ambitious projects to improve sports and community facilities in the Isle of Lewis are set to progress following the confirmation that the final piece of funding is in place.
Western Isles Enterprise (WIE) has just approved funding of £73,625 towards the cost of improvements to the community centre facilities in Barvas, and £32,720 to redevelop the games pitch and community and sports facilities at Seaview Knock in Point. | |
| Launch of Highland 2007 in Moray People living in Moray will have the opportunity to take a full and active part in Highland 2007, the year Scotland celebrates Highland culture, thanks to funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise, HIE Moray and The Moray Council. | |
| Sutherland hotel lands a whopper A renowned north fishing hotel currently being restored to its former glory has landed a whopper of an idea to encourage guests to visit central Sutherland. | |
| Tourism and the web The internet has brought about many changes in the Highlands and Islands economy in recent years. But, arguably, none more so than in the tourism sector. | |
| Argyll horse centre expands An Argyll woman is expanding her successful equestrian centre to offer horse riders and enthusiasts in the area a wider range of services. With financial backing from Argyll and the Islands Enterprise (AIE), Fiona McArthur who has operated the Barrglen Equitation Centre for the past eight years is investing in training, upgraded facilities and new equipment. | |