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Spirit of the Highlands in 100 stories

Spirit of the Highlands

Spirit of the Highlands Project Governance The Highland Council Delivery Group Environment, Development and (to provide strategic Infrastructure guidance and advice Committee to the project) (governance) Project Board (to provide expert advice and feedback to the Project Team) Project team (to deliver the project & ensure appropriate governance /risk management)

Spirit of the Highlands Project partners • The Highland Council • Scottish Development International • Scottish Government • UHI • High Life Highland • Bòrd na Gàidhlig • UK Government • Historic Environment • VisitScotland Scotland • Highlands and Islands • Scottish Natural Heritage Enterprise

Spirit of the Highlands Vision To create a sustainable and viable must see visitor attraction that celebrates the spirit of the Highlands past, present and future: its creativity, well-being, culture, heritage and natural environment. It will attract new and returning visitors to the area, will be embraced by the people of the Highlands and will inspire all to visit other parts of the Highlands

Spirit of the Highlands Ambition • A place for locals to use and be proud of • Attract more visitors to the region • Retain visitors for longer • Encourage visitors to explore further

Spirit of the Highlands Where are we now? • Master planning • Business planning • Securing funding ➢ Historic Environment Scotland ➢ City Region Deal ➢ Private sector ➢ The Highland Council ➢ Highlands and Islands ➢ National Lottery Heritage Fund Enterprise ➢ Natural and Cultural Heritage Fund

Spirit of the Highlands Natural and Cultural Heritage Fund 1. Digital platform 2. Gateway digital interpretation 3. Development of six sites 4. Monitor the visitor experience and customer flow to improve visitor management

Spirit of the Highlands

Spirit of the Highlands

Spirit of the Highlands Key Project Elements

Spirit of the Highlands How do the elements FINANCIAL CITY PROFILE SUSTAINABILITY/PROFIT combine most effectively to meet objectives? REGIONAL GATEWAY CITY CENTRE RE-BALANCING

Spirit of the Highlands Next steps • Concept design developed • Costs of concept design being finalised • Funding package being secured • SCTS move out 2020 • Transformation of castle buildings and surrounds begins

Spirit of the Highlands For more information: E: invernesscastle@highlifehighland.com T: 01349 781700