Passenger numbers soar at Inverness Airport
It's being put down to new flights to Heathro and Amsterdam.
Around 118,000 more passengers used Inverness Airport last year than in 2015.
New figures show a rise of around 17% in footfall at the Highland capital.
It is being put down to new routes to Amsterdam and Heathrow.
There was a drop at Wick John O'Groats however, where passenger numbers fell by nearly a quarter.
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited Managing Director Inglis Lyon said: “We are delighted to report that the overall passenger numbers continue to rise.
"This clearly illustrates the value of our services to the communities they serve and proves there is strong demand for ever greater connectivity to and from the Highlands and Islands.
“Our regional airports have a key role to play in strengthening Scotland’s economy and offering great choice for leisure and business passengers.”
“We will continue to invest in our airports, work in partnership with the airlines and destination airports, and further develop our customer service as we attract new business and look to cement our growth in the future.”