The Wester Ross brand logo and strapline were launched in November 2008 to provide a brand identity for tourism businesses and operators based in Wester Ross:

• Brand Documents - introduction, brand launch, area map, application form (6 pages, PDF file)
• Application form (2 pages, PDF file)

Launched with the assistance of Highland Council.

Wester Ross is now on Facebook

Just what is Celtic Fringe anyway????!

Celtic Fringe started out over ten years ago, following a series of local meetings on the subject of Rural Tourism. It became clear that many people felt that there was a need for a local community group who could identify and develop tourism based proposals for this area, working co - operatively with outside organisations such as VisitScotland / Local Enterprise Companies / Highland Council, and other groups. We are a membership group, non profit making, and seek to develop our activities in a way that is both sustainable and responsive to the wishes of those who live and work in this area.
We now have over 110 members throughout the region, and have a committee formed by representatives from different areas who are in contact on email, and use this as one of our principal development tools. Members receive regular news on email, an annual report, and we try to work together to address issues, which concern us all.

To date, what has been achieved?

• With pressure from Celtic Fringe and its members, a new tourism trail was set up in conjunction with HOST (now VisitScotland), the Local Enterprise Company, Highland Council. This is called the Wester Ross Coastal Trail, and featured greatly improved signeage across the area aimed at attracting and guiding visitors around Wester Ross.
• We have a website with information and links to other sites connected with tourism locally and in the Highlands.
• We have a second website at www.visitwester-ross.com which focuses on the sights, attractions, and activities of Wester Ross.
• We released a booklet for the region between Lochcarron & Braemore Junction, aimed at guiding visitors around Wester Ross in a friendly and informative manner (15,000 copies sold)
• We have strong links with a number of localised projects aimed at bringing benefits to the area in general.
• We produce local accommodation packs carrying details of the many attractions and activities which the visitor can experience when they are travelling through Wester Ross. There are approx: 1,000 of these in circulation at present.
• We assist and support Wester Ross Music and Arts Events where possible.
• We developed an Activities Guide for the area, giving details of a wide range of activities for visitors to the area, and including details of childcare facilities, walks, fishing trips, leisure centers and many other attractions.
• All members are linked up on an e-mail based discussion group
• We were a founder member of "Tourism@ Wester Ross", which developed a long term marketing strategy and regional branding for Wester Ross as a strong identity on the world stage.

How to Join Celtic Fringe:

Download the Membership Application Form (PDF format) and send it with the relevant payment to the Celtic Fringe treasurer.
For further information, please contact Douglas Gibson via contact@celticfringe.org.uk

Downloads (PDF files requiring Adobe Acrobat):

• Report on the Highland Council 2008 Tourism Seminar
• Report on Feasibility Study - Visitor Payback Funds - Fundraising for the Wester Ross Environment (March 2009)
• Service Excellence conference report (February 2009)
• Tourism @ Wester Ross marketing strategy
• Celtic Fringe Strategy Document
• Celtic Fringe AGM 2012
• Celtic Fringe AGM 2011
• Celtic Fringe AGM 2010
• Celtic Fringe AGM 2009
• Celtic Fringe AGM 2008
• Celtic Fringe AGM 2007
• Celtic Fringe AGM 2006
• Annual Activity Report for 2011-2012
• Annual Activity Report for 2010-2011
• Annual Activity Report for 2009-2010
• Annual Activity Report for 2008-2009
• Annual Activity Report for 2007-2008
• Annual Activity Report for 2006-2007
• Annual Activity Report for 2005-2006
• Tourism @ Wester Ross AGM (March 2007)
• Visit to Aviemore & Cairngorm National Park (December 2006)
• Report on the trip to Finland in October 2005 (part of the North European NEST project)
• New Members Introductory Information
• Membership Application Form (includes joining instructions)