Visitor Levy

Public engagement programme

The following events will be held in the coming weeks to assist members of the public in participating in the public consultation process on the proposed Visitor Levy Scheme for Highland and submitting a formal consultation response.

Please check back regularly as further details and additional venues are confirmed and registration links to online events are published.

Public Library Community Drop-in Events

An informal in-person drop-in opportunity to chat with Council staff on the proposed Visitor Levy Scheme and ask questions about the proposal or the consultation process. Public access computers are also available on-site for members of the public to fill in the online consultation document, if required.

• Nairn Library – 7 February 2025, 10:30-12:30
• Thurso Library – 18 February 2025, 14:00-19:30 (As part of a place-based planning event)
• Fortrose Community Library – 19 February 2025, 10:00-12:00
• Fort William Library – 26 February 2025, 11:00-13:00
• Ullapool Community Library – 27 February 2025, 11:00 – 13:00
• Brora Library – 28 February 2025, 10:30 – 12:30

Community Drop-in Events

An informal in-person drop-in opportunity to chat with Council staff on the proposed Visitor Levy Scheme and ask questions about the proposal or the consultation process.

• Inverness Archive Centre – 11 February 2025, 13:00 – 15:00
• Wick (Pulteney Centre) - 12 February 2025, 10:30 – 15:30 (As part of a place-based planning event)
• Kingussie Courthouse – 13 February 2025, 1:30-3:00
• Kyle of Lochalsh Service Point – 20 February 2025, 11:00 – 13:00

Community Webinars

A formal online presentation from Council staff on the proposed Visitor Levy Scheme with the opportunity to ask questions about the proposal or the consultation process.

• 25 February 2025 – 16:00-17:00
• 13 March 2025 – 11:00-12:00

Community Council Webinar

A formal online presentation for Community Councillors from Council staff on the proposed Visitor Levy Scheme with the opportunity to ask questions about the proposal or the consultation process.

• 6 February 2025 – 16:00-17:00

Chambers of Commerce Business Events

Formal industry-led events to discuss the specific business-related aspects of the proposed Visitor Levy Scheme with the opportunity to ask questions about the proposal or the consultation process.

• Cairngorms Business Partnership – TBC
• Caithness Chamber of Commerce – TBC
• Inverness Chamber of Commerce - TBC
• Lochaber Chamber of Commerce - TBC
• Online Joint Chambers of Commerce Event – TBC