The board of Highland 2007 is delighted to announce Macrae & Dick as an Official In-kind Partner to the year Scotland celebrates Highland culture.

Based in Inverness, Macrae & Dick is the longest established motor dealer in Scotland. For more than 100 years the company has played a major role in Highland life and their backing to Highland 2007 it is a significant boost to the support given to the year from the business community.

Through their relationship with Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda and Ford, Macrae & Dick will provide vehicles to support a number of major events in the programme for 2007. This includes the Celtic Film and Television Festival, BAFTA Scotland Awards, Loch Ness Marathon and many of the music festivals.

Macrae & Dick already supplied a fleet of branded executive cars and drivers for the successful Highland 2007 Launch Event and LifeScan Monster Street Party in January 2007.

Andrew Grzesinski, managing director of Macrae & Dick said: “With over 128 years of history in the Highlands, we felt there could not be a celebration of culture in the North of Scotland without Macrae & Dick. Our customers always tell us that we are an integral part of the history of the Highlands, so it was an easy decision to support all aspects of this year celebrating Highland culture.”

Alison Magee, chair of Highland 2007, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Macrae & Dick on board as an Official In-kind Partner to Highland 2007. Relationships like this with businesses are crucial to us being able to make the most of the year and I know the resources Macrae & Dick can provide will be a hugely appreciated by event organisers.”

Highland 2007 has received tremendous support from the business sector and currently has the support of 14 official partners. Companies still wishing to become involved are encouraged to contact Torquil Macleod, Highland 2007 funding manager on 01463 702007.

For more information about Highland 2007 please visit www.highland2007.com