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Loch Ness heritage status bid delay

A bid to gain World Heritage status for Loch Ness and the Great Glen could be delayed because of a review of potential sites by the UK Government.

Plublished on: 03/07/2009

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Castle bagging craze hits Highlands

HIGHLAND castles are among those enjoying an influx of visitors after a new craze in ‘castle bagging’ has emerged launching a search for the family who can bag the most castles in a weekend.

Plublished on: 02/07/2009

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New Hydro = Jobs for Loch Ness

Plans announced yesterday for two multimillion-pound hydro-electric schemes in the Highlands are expected to give the north economy a ‘massive’ boost and create hundreds of jobs.

Plublished on: 30/06/2009

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Queen opens Glendoe power plant

THE Queen officially opened a massive hydro-electric scheme in the Highlands yesterday – nearly 60 years after her mother performed a similar ceremony at Loch Lomond.

Plublished on: 30/06/2009

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CORRIEYAIRACK PASS REPAIRS

Historic Scotland, Highland Council, Glensherro Estate, Culachy Estate and Speyside Trust have agreed an immediate action plan to protect the remaining sections of the Pass by re-instating drainage and carrying out essential repairs.

Plublished on: 29/06/2009

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New Hydro plans for Great Glen

Scottish and Southern Energy has announced plans for a further two major hydro power projects in the Highlands. The projects in the Great Glen would be the first developed in Britain since 1974.

Plublished on: 29/06/2009

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New German Flight to Inverness Airport

A new service offering direct Lufthansa flights between Dusseldorf and Inverness began at the weekend with passengers stepping off the inaugural run being given a traditional Scottish welcome of a piper and a taste of Scottish fare.

Plublished on: 23/06/2009

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Festival legacy opens Dores

After the first RockNess festival, local residents set up the Dores Community Development Trust. It receives a set figure of £25,000 every year from the event's organisers, plus £1 per ticket sold.

Plublished on: 23/06/2009

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Evergreen B&B wins another award

Hospitality Assured Business Excellence Awards ‘09: Highest Scoring Newcomer

Plublished on: 22/06/2009

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The Queen to open Glendoe power station

THE Queen will officially open a £150 million power station 200-feet above Loch Ness later this month.

Plublished on: 19/06/2009

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