Fort William businesses urged to pull out the stops for cruise liner visits

Marco Polo cruise liner

BUSINESSES in Fort William are being urged to pull out the stops after it was confirmed that two large cruise ships, each carrying around 800 passengers and 350 crew, will visit the town in the coming weeks.

 

'Marco Polo' and 'Ocean Countess', operated by Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV), will sail into Loch Linnhe on Saturday, May 26, and Monday, June 4, respectively.

 


  • Allan Guthrie. Picture: Neale Smith

    ANYONE who fancies learning how to publish their own ebook should book a place on a workshop in Inverness next month.

     

    HI-Arts Talent Development presents the workshop for writers wanting hands-on experience of what is involved in self publishing their work.

     

    The day will be led by Scotland's leading digital-only publishing house, Blasted Heath.

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