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Galgorm spending to attract new visitors
The Galgorm Collection is currently investing £30m to enhance resort and spa facilities at its flagship hotel in Northern Ireland in a bid to...
Rainy weather draws crowds to the hidden world beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
Wet July drives record breaking numbers underground to unravel Edinburgh’s dark past at The Real Mary King’s Close
With the Met Office confirming this...
Real Mary Kings Close invite you to “Underground Unlocked”
Explore the hidden streets beneath the Royal Mile and come face to face with former residents, in a self-guided immersive experience this Thursday, May...
Rothbury a hidden gem in Northumberland
Rothbury. We've seen the sign on many occasions as we drove up and down the A1, but never thought of making the short journey.
We...
Tourism promotion in special networking event
Tourism in Midlothian and East Lothian is centre stage at a special networking event at Queen Margaret University on Wednesday, May 17 (14.00 to...
Bovine beauties become social media influencers
Aspiring social media influencers in the shape of Highland cattle in Dumfries & Galloway and Edinburgh are in a new VisitScotland video wishing future...
Hi-tech boost for Scottish tourism
A new organisation launches today to help Scotland’s tourism sector make a sustained recovery driven by tech.
The solution will build a support network for...
Tourism on the agenda
A new group has been convened to take the lead in tourism and ensure that there is a revival all across Scotland.
The Tourism...
Tourism news is good for Edinburgh businesses
Gordon MacDonald, MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands, says it is good news for Edinburgh that tourism and hospitality businesses in the capital may be able to...
Council leading the way on Edinburgh’s recovery plan
After months of talk about over-tourism, too many visitors and the effects of the festivals and holidaymakers on the capital, the reverse is now...
Hostelling Scotland to temporarily close Youth Hostel network
Following the latest Government guidelines to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Hostelling Scotland has announced the temporary closure of all 33 Youth Hostels...
Leading Edinburgh business signs up to the LGBT Charter and puts equality firmly at...
One of Edinburgh’s leading tourism businesses is putting equality firmly at the heart of living history during Pride Month, as it declares LGBT Youth...
Edinburgh ‘Tourist Tax’ Gains Overwhelming Support
The City of Edinburgh Council published figures today that reveal strong support for the introduction of a Transient Visitor Levy (TVL) in the Capital,...
Heritage body demands Marketing Edinburgh chair withdraws ‘Disneyfication’ comment
Marketing Edinburgh have an annual Christmas drinks party to tell everybody what they have been up to in the last year to promote the...
TVL Consultation launched by Council
The City of Edinburgh Council today (Wednesday) opened a citywide consultation on proposals for a Transient Visitor Levy (TVL) or 'Tourist Tax'.
Having conducted detailed...
Hotels must embrace technology to attract more visitors
Expedia Group held a summit in Edinburgh yesterday and the conclusion after the event is that Scotland’s hoteliers must be urged to further embrace...
Solo travel trend takes off
For the first time, solo travel has tipped the balance of hotel bookings with one in three weekend visitors to Jurys Inn being a...
Leading tourism business awarded ‘exceptional’ five star rating
Edinburgh’s award-winning storytellers Mercat Tours were awarded an exceptional 91% Quality Assurance 5* Tour award from VisitScotland for the 11th year running.
The family business revealed the...
Your adventure starts here
Over 39 million passengers and 8.8m cars travel one of the Discover Ferries ships each year.
They are a collection of 12 ferry operators who...
In the footsteps of giants
The Giant’s Causeway was once named as the fourth greatest natural wonder in Britain.
I can see why. It is a mind-boggling arrangement of mostly...
Five-star award for Capital B&B
Edinburgh's Barony House has received a five-star Guest House Quality Assurance award from the national tourism organisation in recognition of its exceptional standards.
The Newington-based...
Film hopes to inspire hill walking in Scotland
A film about an octogenarian tackling one of Scotland’s most iconic mountains hopes to inspire visitors to pull on their hiking boots, say VisitScotland,
Edie,...
Popular Leith restaurant in facelift
A leading Leith seafood restaurant has completed a £550,000 redevelopment of a new bar area.
The Ship on the Shore prides itself on its sustainability...
Businesses say ‘no’ to tourism tax
Edinburgh businesses are firmly opposed to the City of Edinburgh Council’s plans to introduce a tourism tax to the city.
That's the verdict in a...
New food and drinks team at top city hotel
One of Edinburgh’s top hotels has expended its management team to drive the business.
The new appointments underline the Principal Edinburgh George Street’s desire to...
Daily service to Dubai from Edinburgh
One of the world’s most renowned airlines will arrive into Edinburgh later this year with the launch of an Emirates service to Dubai.
The daily...
Groove along to silent disco while exploring Edinburgh
Boogie your way through Edinburgh’s key movie locations and haunted hotspots amongst other exciting tours
Silent Disco Tours has launched a range of innovative and fun sightseeing tours...
Forte scholarships a major boost
Six students from Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, have been given a support package to prepare them for entering the hospitality, tourism and events...
Wheely good year for Edinburgh bus tours
Edinburgh Bus Tours (EBT) has recorded its best year and has remained Scotland’s second most popular paid for attraction.
EBT attracted around 690,000 visitors in...
Scotland popular with young Spanish tourists
More young people visit Scotland from Spain than anywhere else in Europe.
And VisitScotland is this week promoting the country at an international trade fair...
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