This week, the digital team on the Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project have launched a new feature on the website (discoverhighlandsandislands.scot) that allows people to build custom journeys, from already curated itineraries, or to create new ones from scratch, from over one hundred locations across the Highlands and Islands.
Suggested itineraries are based on themes including adventure, food and drink, heritage, history and archaeology, nature, music and the arts, science and innovation, community and culture. People can upload images and add notes to itineraries, outlining plans, or telling their own stories as they travel through the Highlands and Islands. Once created customised itineraries can be shared with others.
Cllr Ian Brown, Leader of Inverness City and Area Committee and co-chair of the Inverness Castle Project Delivery Group, said:
“Well done to the team! These new features will allow the visitor to choose their own path to visit the Highlands and Islands based on stories from local people. Not only will this benefit those visiting, from local insights and suggestions, it will make the journey unique to each person.”
“Whether you are a local or from further afield, explore this website and its itineraries, add your own and find some new areas to explore.”
The Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project is a partnership project between The Highland Council and High Life Highland, which is delivered in collaboration with VisitScotland.
The Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project will encourage visitors to explore and experience all parts of the Highlands and Islands, as well as inspiring them to attend and support festivals and events, visitor attractions and outdoor locations across the area.
The Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project is supported by a grant from the Natural and Cultural Heritage Fund (NCHF), led by NatureScot and funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
The Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project is part of the Inverness Castle project. The Castle, opening in 2025, will benefit from £30m investment to support its redevelopment from the Scottish and UK Governments, The Highland Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and a range of other partners.
The Inverness Castle project is part of the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal, which is a joint initiative supported by up to £315m investment from the UK and Scottish governments, The Highland Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and University of the Highlands and Islands, aimed at stimulating sustainable regional economic growth.
Start your own itinerary at www.discoverhighlandsandislands.scot
