Scottish Highlands
Coverage of Scottish Highlands in the Nexus archive.
- What €40 billion means for Europe — and what happens next
Amazon announced a €40 billion investment in the European Union in 2025, supporting over 1 million jobs and 100,000 small businesses. The investment emphasizes cross-border economic growth, AI-driven innovations like personalized shopping and operational efficiency, and reducing regulatory barriers to foster innovation.
- Loch Ness Monster hunters deploy underwater drone in annual hunt near hot spot of recent sightings
Monster hunters used an underwater drone during an annual search for the Loch Ness Monster in the Scottish Highlands, organized by the Loch Ness Experience. The event drew participants including tech companies with advanced equipment.
- Body found in search for American tourist who disappeared while walking in Scottish Highlands
A body has been discovered during the search for a missing American tourist who disappeared while walking in the Scottish Highlands. Authorities are confirming the identity of the remains to determine if they belong to the tourist.
- Body found in search for American tourist who disappeared while walking in Scottish Highlands
A body was discovered during the search for an American tourist who went missing while walking in the Scottish Highlands. The incident has raised concerns about safety in the region.
- ‘There is real danger’: landline phone users voice fears over digital switchover
Rural residents in the Scottish Highlands, like Robert Dewar, express fears over losing communication during power outages after landlines were switched to broadband. A 42-hour blackout highlighted flaws in backup systems, prompting calls to extend the digital switchover deadline from 2027 to 2030.
- Accepting Bitcoin for a property sale in Scotland — advice needed
A developer in Scotland is selling 20 converted steading properties in the Highlands, each priced at £250,000, and plans to accept Bitcoin payments to attract crypto investors. The properties, near Inverness Airport and the North Coast 500 route, aim to leverage Outlander tourism and short-term rental demand.
- Tourists warned over attempting to tackle Scottish Highland's 'most dangerous' trail after ultra-marathon runner's death
Tourists are being warned against attempting a trail in the Scottish Highlands deemed 'most dangerous' following the death of an ultra-marathon runner. Authorities issued the advisory to prevent further incidents.