This is an exciting, emerging market and there’s going to be a short-term benefit of hundreds of thousands of pounds for the local Highlands economy,” said Mr Cameron. “However, we need to look ahead to the long-term opportunities because mark my words – this is a game-changer for Scottish tourism and we need to be ready for it. The shortlist consists of winners from each of the region’s Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), having been whittled down from 63 entrants. hoose from water activities such as canyoning coasteering and white water rafting and land activities such as paintball and segwaying.

The Caledonian Canal Centre is just by the side of the bridge and tells the story of the community, as well as selling Highland attire such as kilts and brogues. One of the best souvenir shops in the centre is the Clansman Centre, which surprise surprise, sells everything Scottish. Here’s a gallery of photos from our Loch Ness Centre visit: Research Submarine Loch Ness Fossil Photo of Nessie Diving Bell for Loch Scientific Boat Speed Record Attempt Souvenir Shop Guide Books

Willie Cameron – known as Mr Loch Ness – is a global ambassador for the Highlands

For us, it’s also about opening up new markets for the business and being innovative in the process. We make cakes so we’re right in the firing line but happy to rise to the challenge and create products that are healthier but still very much a treat.”

Launched by Visit Inverness Loch Ness (VILN), the Highland Shortbread Showdown is a competition for tourism businesses across the Highlands to enter their version of the region’s favourite biscuit for the chance to be crowned the ultimate winner. But it's not just about us! A massive shout-out to all the other deserving winners who raisie the bar every year in the world of gin 🥂🍾🎉 Launching across Scottish stores from the 8th April, the Scottish Larder line-up also includes the nation’s favourite pakora maker, Mrs Unis. A key factor in Cobbs' success is their use of the finest quality ingredients. They carefully select each ingredient to ensure that it meets their rigorous standards. From premium cocoa and rich butter to fresh fruits and flavorsome nuts, Cobbs believes in using only the best ingredients to create their delectable cakes. GinCooperativeAwards #Greatglendistillery #GinExcellence #CheersToAllWinners #Greatglen #Scottishgin #scotlandssmallestdistillery #Drumnadrochit

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Originally, production was just for our own Cobbs outlets but demand from other visitor attractions and coffee shops soon enabled the business to grow. We rapidly outgrew our original farm kitchen and now we're based in larger premises in the village. We still use many of the original recipes but of course nowadayswe're making them in much larger quantities. Our team of 30 wonderful bakers and decorators work hard,night and day, creating hand-made cakes that are sent far and wide to customers all over Scotland and the north of England.