Four hotels on the North Coast 500 scenic route are to benefit from a £4.45m loan from the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB).
The money will be used to upgrade the Royal Golf Hotel in Dornoch, Royal Marine Hotel in Brora, Newton Lodge in Unapool and Kylesku Hotel in Kylesku.
The Highland Coast 700 Whisky Route is based on the route taken on the NC 500 but adds Orkney, Skye and the Great Glen. The HC 700 Whisky Route provides tourists with road directions, maps and details on the 11 whisky distilleries on the route, plus a whole host of vital tourist details and information. An essential guide to the Highlands of Scotland.
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