Main content area News and events You are here: Home News and events Back Latest news View all Destination Edinburgh May saw the announcement of nine new flight destinations from Edinburgh airport. What does this mean for Scottish tourism? It???s so much nicer to stay home Staycations are a great way to take a fresh look at what???s close to home or enjoy one of Scotland???s major events. Ryding the golf wave September will see Scotland reinforce its reputation as the home of golf with the return of the Ryder Cup. Get Involved with Previously, Scotland's History Festival Find out more about how you can get involved in the UK's largest history festival by downloading the Partner Guide. Latest events View all Focus on festivals - August August is Scotland???s festival month, from coast to coast. Scotlandhour Twitter Chat August 2014 ScotlandHour is a monthly tourism and travel chat on Twitter promoting tourism in Scotland. It's held on the last Wednesday of every month, between 9 and 10 pm. Scotfood Twitter Chat September 2014 This monthly Twitter chat hosts a discussion about what???s good, seasonal and local in terms of Scottish food and drink. Anyone can join in using the hashtag #scotfood. Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight 2014 The Fortnight is for everyone who wants to share in the success of Scotland's produce, whether you grow, sell, cook, make or simply eat and appreciate it. Eat Drink Discover Scotland Eat Drink Discover Scotland is the ultimate celebration of food and drink in Scotland. Scotlandhour Twitter Chat September 2014 ScotlandHour is a monthly tourism and travel chat on Twitter promoting tourism in Scotland. It's held on the last Wednesday of every month, between 9 and 10 pm.