Culturally rich North Highlands

This month, Merlin Cinemas and the people of the North Highlands of Scotland are celebrating further investment in Thurso Cinema taking it from a two screen complex to a five screen multiplex.  Merlin Cinema has invested over £500, 000 in the companies only Scottish cinema right here in Thurso, the most northerly UK mainland Town.

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Scotland – a water wellness destination

New research commissioned by VisitScotland, found that almost three quarters of UK adults (73%) think that being near water can reduce stress levels, while nearly two thirds (65%) believe it can reduce anxiety and depression. This has sparked a campaign which highlights Scotland as a Water Wellness destination.  Here in the North Highlands, we’re surrounded

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An exciting future for the North Highlands?

Looking at our recent vacancy for a Business Development Manager with the Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership has made us think about what exciting things might be coming down the line for the North Highlands in the coming years.  Rather than focus here on specific projects, we’d like to talk about the bigger picture. As we’re all

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Lockdown creativity

We’ve mentioned so many times how the North Highlands of Scotland acts as inspiration for many creative people. Artists, makers, writers and musicians have taken inspiration from our landscape, people, stories and culture and that hasn’t stopped even in the face of a global pandemic. We’re thrilled to see that even though we’re currently unable

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