News

Destination Edinburgh

Date:

29.07.2014

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

Date:

29.07.2014

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

Date:

29.07.2014

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

Date:

01.07.2014

Find out more about how you can get involved in the UK's largest history festival by downloading the Partner Guide.

Scottish Clan Event Fund

Date:

01.07.2014

A ??200,000 fund which will help attract international visitors to Scotland has been launched by Tourism Minister Fergus Ewing.

Games Could Be Golden Ticket to More Commonwealth Visitors

Date:

01.07.2014

The five wealthiest nations in the Commonwealth, outside of the UK, are worth an average of ??218m to Scottish tourism every year, according to recent ...

Staycations on the cards for British Travellers this Summer

Date:

01.07.2014

The results show that the staycation is on trend for Brits this summer with six British destinations in the top 15 global list.London and Edinburgh to...

Online Training Aims to Ensure Warm Welcome for All during Games

Date:

01.07.2014

Accessible tourism was recently valued at more than ??370m to the Scottish economy, an increase of ??37m since 2009. Available free of charge, the initi...

Get to know country sports

Date:

27.06.2014

We take an introductory look at country sports, and see what it offers Scottish tourism.

Dishing up treats for 2015 and beyond

Date:

25.06.2014

It???s time to start thinking about Scotland???s Year of Food and Drink in 2015. Here are two great examples of useful resources to get you started.

Getting around Glasgow during the Commonwealth Games

Date:

25.06.2014

In order to make the Games as well as your own business run smoothly, you???ll need to plan ahead and keep informed when it comes to transport.

Building the BRICs into tourism

Date:

25.06.2014

Our new reports give insight into attracting visitors from the BRIC countries to Scotland.

National Trust for Scotland Launches Unique Event Venue Collection

Date:

23.06.2014

The collection includes venues such as Culzean Castle on the Ayrshire coast, the Trust???s collection of stately homes and castles in Fife and Aberdeens...

Borders Business Making the Most of Scotland's Food and Drink

Date:

23.06.2014

Michael Muir of thecookschool.com, based near Broughton in the Scottish Borders, is setting his sights across the globe to target new visitor markets.

New Isle of May Visitor Centre a Haven for Bird Lovers

Date:

23.06.2014

Visitors can look forward to sightings of puffins, terns, shags and guillemots as well as other wildlife and plant life.

Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland Launched at Glentress

Date:

18.06.2014

The centre is the result of a project led by Scottish Enterprise in partnership with main funders the Scottish Funding Council and Edinburgh Napier Un...

Scottish Highlands number one motorhome sestination in new survey

Date:

18.06.2014

In the last five years, on average, UK resident visitors in motorised caravans, campers and dormobiles have taken 135,000 trips, stayed for 4.4 nights...

Food from Argyll on Menu for Glasgow Games Culture 2014

Date:

18.06.2014

. A core range of dishes will be supplemented by a selection of daily specials, introducing influences and flavours from around the Commonwealth.

Countdown On to Bannockburn Live

Date:

18.06.2014

Bannockburn Live, organised by VisitScotland and Unique Events, is expected to welcome up to 20,000 people over the weekend of 28-29 June with a feast...

Complete the Survey for the Scottish Rural Parliament

Date:

11.06.2014

Help set the agenda for the Scottish Rural Parliament by taking the short online survey ??? the survey is open until the end of June.

Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight Workshops

Date:

11.06.2014

Whether you have not been involved in the Fortnight before or already have some plans in place and want to find out how best to promote them, the work...

New Orkney Food and Drink Website Launched

Date:

11.06.2014

The new site aims to promote local food and drink firms, while highlighting news, events, awards and other activities in the sector.

New Loch Lomond Store to Showcase Argyll Crafts and Producers

Date:

05.06.2014

Luss General Store opened its doors recently following a ??200,000 investment by landowner Luss Estates Company, creating at least five new jobs and en...

Food, Drink and Family Fun on Menu for 2014 Crail Food Festival

Date:

05.06.2014

This year's, Crail Food Festival on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June, will be extended across a wider range of venues and is bigger than ever before...

Highland Safaris Opens New Red Deer Centre in Perthshire

Date:

05.06.2014

In line with the Tourism Scotland 2020 Strategy, Highland Safaris is literally turning ???assets into experiences??? by using Scotland???s favourite wild sp...

New Webinar Series: Plug into Digital Tourism Expertise

Date:

05.06.2014

Hear about how to make the most of online opportunities, what other businesses have successfully done to maximise business opportunities, ask question...

Agri-tourism: an un-tapped market

Date:

28.05.2014

The agri-tourism industry has just received a significant boost, which will bring over ??85,000 in business support to the sector.

Get ready, the baton is coming!

Date:

28.05.2014

The Queen???s baton is on its journey around the world for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Get the wild factor

Date:

28.05.2014

Tourism Intelligence Scotland has created a series of videos and webinars to get you thinking about what you can do to appeal to wildlife tourists.

Digital intelligence ??? the importance of online reviews

Date:

28.05.2014

Online review sites are a powerful tool for marketing your business to visitors.

People Make Glasgow Channel Launches on VisitBritain TV

Date:

26.05.2014

The films on the channel will showcase Glasgow's credentials as a must-visit destination and will be promoted internationally via VisitBritain TV's on...

Tickets on Sale for Who Do You Think You Are? Live Scotland

Date:

26.05.2014

Who Do You Think You Are? Live Scotland, which is supported by Homecoming Scotland, will help family historians of all levels to unravel their roots a...

Edinburgh and The Lothians Attractions Receive Boost in New Guide

Date:

20.05.2014

The guide contains useful information and inspiration together with fantastic imagery to encourage visitors to book a break in the area this Homecomin...

Scottish Accommodation Providers Triumph in TripAdvisor Awards

Date:

20.05.2014

The businesses have recently been named among the best rated in Europe and the UK for customer service in the Travellers??? Choice Hotels with Exception...

Be a Part of Glasgow's Commonwealth History

Date:

20.05.2014

The Host City Volunteers will bring passion and pride to Glasgow's streets providing information on the sports programme and the many cultural activit...

New West Highland College Eco-Tourism Course Open for Applications

Date:

20.05.2014

Scheduled to run from February 2015, the degree course has been designed to be delivered face-to-face in Fort William and via distance-learning, video...

Celebrate World Whisky Day 2014

Date:

12.05.2014

The event, founded by whisky enthusiast Blair Bowman, invites people to try a dram and celebrate whisky across the world in unique ways.

Saddle Up for the next STA Open Meeting

Date:

09.05.2014

Once again linking Tourism and Food & Drink experiences together, this year???s event will coincide with the Heart of Scotland???s Beer Festival Race Nigh...

HITA Launches 10th Tourism Awards Programme for the Highlands and Islands

Date:

09.05.2014

HITA offer the opportunity for anyone to nominate a business or person that they feel deserves recognition. Tourism businesses will still be able to r...

Get Involved in Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2014

Date:

30.04.2014

The fourth annual event aims to be the biggest yet with involvement from more employers, training providers, colleges and sector skills councils.

Scottish Event Awards 2014 Open for Entries

Date:

30.04.2014

The only annual award scheme which provides the Scottish event industry a fantastic platform to demonstrate its talent and skills and stand out above ...

Focus on festivals ??? May

Date:

28.04.2014

As if the month of May isn???t awesome enough, there are so many superb events for your visitors they???ll have trouble choosing.

Raise your glasses, it???s Whisky Month in May

Date:

28.04.2014

The month-long celebration of whisky is expected to attract 70,000 people.

Tourism data shows Scotland???s outdoor appeal amongst UK visitors

Date:

28.04.2014

Tap into tourism data on domestic visitors for insights on activity sports.

Digital intelligence ??? why ???local search??? matters

Date:

28.04.2014

Making your website a rich source of local information can help differentiate your business from the rest.

STA conference raises the bar and looks beyond 2014

Date:

28.04.2014

The Scottish Tourism Alliance delivered a show-stopping programme of events to examine the future of Scottish tourism.

2014 Scottish Thistle Awards Open for Entries

Date:

25.04.2014

The 2014 Scottish Thistle Awards are now open. This year's awards mark the 22nd year of the programme and sees major changes that aim to grow its succ...

Commonwealth Games Travel Plans Now Live

Date:

25.04.2014

Detailed travel plans for Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games venues are now available on the Get Ready Glasgow website under the travel advice section.

Drop In and Connect on Royal Deeside

Date:

25.04.2014

Free drop-in day at VisitScotland Ballater Information centre where tourism businesses can meet the team, find out how to improve their online activit...

Share Your Thoughts with The Scottish Ancestral Tourism Group

Date:

23.04.2014

If there is potential to attract more ancestral visitors to your area the Scottish Ancestral Tourism Group would like to hear from you.

Mountain Bike Trails Bring Tourism Boost in the North East

Date:

23.04.2014

The trails will be a main location for the Rock & Road Bike Festival, which aims to celebrate the sport with a range of family-friendly mountain bikin...

Scottish Seabird Centre to Host First Ever "Puffin Fest"

Date:

23.04.2014

The new ten-day festival will include opportunities to spot puffins in their natural habitat via specially commissioned Puffin Express boat trips, as ...

Scotland's Self-Caterers Are Committed to Quality

Date:

07.04.2014

The Association of Scotland???s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has launched its own quality initiative, extending membership to businesses without a VisitScotland...

UK Events Market Trends Survey 2014

Date:

07.04.2014

Scottish venues are encouraged to support this research by completing the short questionnaire to report on the conference and events business held at ...

New Nessflash Monthly Twitter Chat

Date:

27.03.2014

Locals and fans of Inverness and Loch Ness are encouraged to come together on Twitter to tell the world about their city and to share what???s going on ...

Bannockburn Live Promises Stellar Line Up

Date:

27.03.2014

Capturing every essence of Scottish culture, the atmospheric Bannockburn battlefield in Stirling will transform into five distinct areas, each with it...

New Direct Flight Route from Edinburgh to the Middle East

Date:

27.03.2014

The new route will not only be the first from the Middle East direct to Edinburgh, but will also expand links to Scotland from Qatar Airways??? 136 dest...

Over 32 Million Visits to Scotland's Visitor Attractions in 2013

Date:

27.03.2014

Heritage properties, sports and outdoor activity venues and distilleries fared particularly well with whisky tourism continuing to attract visitors to...

Bringing the Tourism 2020 Strategy to Life

Date:

26.03.2014

Don???t miss out on the opportunity to get involved in ambitious plans to grow Scottish tourism revenues by ??1bn a year. The Tourism Scotland 2020 strat...

Making the most of Scotland???s snowsports areas

Date:

26.03.2014

If you have a business near one of the five Scottish ski areas there???s a chance you could be making more of the opportunities it presents.

Boost your business with local food and drink

Date:

26.03.2014

Visitors are willing to pay up to 15% more for food they know is of Scottish or regional origin , so it???s worth giving your customers locally sourced ...

Focus on festivals: April

Date:

26.03.2014

As the days grow longer, we recommend some of the best spring events with lots of outdoor fun and some great arts events.

The importance of the internet to Scottish Tourism

Date:

26.03.2014

Is your online presence optimised so that potential visitors find you when they research their trip to Scotland.

New Online Publication Aimed at Scots Around the World

Date:

19.03.2014

With an estimated 50m people with Scottish connections throughout the world, the online publication has been designed to keep a global audience up to ...

New Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards Open for Entry

Date:

19.03.2014

The winners will be announced at the HITA ceremony and gala dinner at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness on Friday 7 November 2014.

Major Changes Aim to Grow Success of Scottish Thistle Awards

Date:

14.03.2014

A panel, comprising of some of the most senior figures in Scottish tourism, is to support a national competition, celebrating tourism excellence withi...

Digital Destination Hub Launches in Preparation for Glasgow 2014

Date:

14.03.2014

The digital desttination media hub will serve as a 'one-stop shop' for visiting UK and international press and broadcasters during the Glasgow 2014 Ga...

Ryder Cup Opportunities for September 2014

Date:

10.03.2014

Local authorties across Scotland are invited to attend this event organised by VisitScotland hosted in partnership with Perth & Kinross Council.

Scotland House at The Games

Date:

10.03.2014

Glasgow???s City Halls and Old Fruitmarket are to be transformed into a hub to celebrate Scotland???s sporting success, culture and business potential dur...

Film and TV Shoots Bring Significant Boost to Glasgow's Economy

Date:

04.03.2014

Film and television productions brought just under ??20 million to Glasgow's economy last year, according to new figures.

Homecoming Whisky Month Set to Attract 70,000

Date:

04.03.2014

Taking place throughout Scotland from 1 - 31 May, the programme of nineteen funded events will showcase the very best of Scotland???s food, drink, music...

Scottish Food and Drink Qualification Launched

Date:

27.02.2014

The new qualification was launched at Bathgate Academy in West Lothian and will be available to schools and colleges later this year.

Develop Your Hospitality Career with a Saltire Fellowship

Date:

27.02.2014

If you currently work in, or are looking to move into the hospitality and tourism industry, then the Saltire Fellowship is an opportunity for you to f...

Glasgow Welcomes Online Programme Launched

Date:

27.02.2014

The Glasgow Welcomes initiative is an Official Legacy Project and is using the 2014 opportunity to create a lasting legacy of excellent customer servi...

Hotel Sector Discussion at STW Signature Conference

Date:

25.02.2014

The session is designed to answer the question ???What are the prospects for the hotel sector in Scotland and the contribution it can make to our future...

Digital Intelligence on Scotland's Visitors

Date:

25.02.2014

With the huge increase in smartphone and tablet ownership across the globe comes new expectations. What does that mean for people on the frontline mee...

Tourism Quarter 3 Data and Current Trends

Date:

25.02.2014

VisitScotland???s quarterly data reveals a positive upturn in tourist growth from a domestic and European perspective.

Focus on Festivals: March

Date:

25.02.2014

Here???s a taster of what's going on in March in Scotland. There are far too many to mention but this will give you some ideas to pass on to visitors.

Many Heads Make Light Work

Date:

25.02.2014

To make sure that Scotland reaps the full benefits of 2014 events, we need a step-change in joined-up, collective working. Not just this year but into...

Invest in Your Greatest Asset: People

Date:

25.02.2014

The international events throughout 2014 offer excellent opportunities to showcase Scotland???s assets ??? the landscape, the history, arts, culture, food...

Get Involved with Eat, Drink, Discover Scotland

Date:

18.02.2014

Eat Drink Discover Scotland, a three day celebration of Scotland???s excellence in food and drink, has launched a new website and invites Scottish food ...

Get Ready for Glasgow

Date:

18.02.2014

The Get Ready Glasgow campaign has been designed to inform residents and businesses about what these changes will mean for them.

Rabbies Launches New Hospitality Venture

Date:

11.02.2014

Rabbie???s Cafes will be developed at all Rabbie???s UK departure points in London, Dublin and Glasgow, in addition to a ???second terminal??? in Edinburgh.

Research Reveals Rise in Outer Hebrides Tourism Visits

Date:

11.02.2014

New research has revealed that Scotland???s Outer Hebrides are proving more popular with visitors and highlights new trends of visitors sharing their ho...

2014 Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism Awards Finalists Announced

Date:

11.02.2014

The awards recognise exceptional tourism businesses and aim to continue to develop and improve on tourism excellence for both business and leisure vis...

Stirling's Big Homecoming Weekend

Date:

07.02.2014

The spotlight will be on Stirling and its surrounding area as it hosts a spectacular weekend of events this June.

New VisitScotland International Homecoming Campaign

Date:

07.02.2014

The campaign shines a spotlight to overseas visitors on each month in 2014 and key Homecoming events and activities taking place at that time.

'Modstalgia' and More:New Tourism Trends on the Rise

Date:

03.02.2014

Find out about the latest visitor trends to ensure you're well prepared to welcome the world to Scotland in 2014 and beyond.

Share your Tourism Experience: Become a Tourism Intelligence Scotland Ambassador

Date:

31.01.2014

You will draw on your own experience, and share best practice, to help others see the relevance of the TIS guides, webinars and website to their own b...

Engage with your customers around the world: Shine Online

Date:

31.01.2014

If you are looking for ideas and guidance on engaging with your customers on the web and mobile, visit read our Shine Online guide.

Focus on Scotland's festivals: February 2014

Date:

30.01.2014

Did you know that there are over 470 events taking place across Scotland as part of Homecoming Scotland 2014? We'll be focusing on some festival highl...

Spotlight on Glasgow: tourism and events insights

Date:

30.01.2014

Scottish Tourism Week offers the opportunity to focus on what we as an industry can do together to maximise the opportunities that lie beyond 2014.

German Language Website for Scottish Country Sports Tourism Group

Date:

24.01.2014

The Scottish Country Sports Tourism Group (SCSTG) has recently launched a German language version of the site in an effort to attract this growing Eur...

Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards 2014 Launched

Date:

24.01.2014

Recognising excellence across the food and drink industry in Scotland, the awards will be the biggest yet and will take place in their largest ever ve...

Fife Launches Meetings and Weddings Showcase for Businesses

Date:

24.01.2014

The launch of the new website is timed to capitalise on the growing UK and international interest in Scotland as a result of the Commonwealth Games an...

Destination Leaders Programme Open for 2014 Applications

Date:

24.01.2014

The DLP programme seeks to expand and enhance delegates??? peer networks, helping them to become part of a strong and growing Alumni of Destination Lead...

UK Contemporary Culture and Vibrant Cities High on Prospective Visitors' Lists

Date:

20.01.2014

The report offers valuable insights on consumer responses to questions on tourism, culture, people and more.

Share your Tourism Experience: Become a Tourism Intelligence Scotland Ambassador

Date:

20.01.2014

You will draw on your own experience, and share best practice, to help others see the relevance of the TIS guides, webinars and website to their own b...

Toasting Burns Night in Aberdeen

Date:

16.01.2014

Aberdeen???s VisitScotland Information Centre ( VIC ) will be celebrating Burns Night in style, by teaming up with one of its partner visitor attraction...

Research Reveals Scottish Warm Welcome is a Hit with Visitors

Date:

16.01.2014

According to new research among consumers who currently receive communications from VisitScotland, visitors already give the thumbs up to great Scotti...

Food and Drink to Inspire Scotland's Best

Date:

16.01.2014

This event will provide a fantastic opportunity for Scottish producers and manufacturers to hear from a world leading chef and share best practice wit...

January ScotlandHour to Celebrate Homecoming and Trip Planning

Date:

09.01.2014

Celebrate ???Homecoming and Trip Planning??? in the Scotlandhour January chat on Wednesday 29th January from 9-10pm GMT.

New Map to Help Entrepreneurs Find Routes to Support

Date:

09.01.2014

The first interactive digital map of Scotland's entrepreneurial support "ecosystem" has been developed by Adam Purvis, director of the young entrepren...

EventScotland Highland Homecoming Fund

Date:

09.01.2014

The programme provides one-off funding for event organisers to access awards of between ??3,000 and ??10,000 to create or enhance event activity in Sept...

EventScotland Marks Ten Years with New Publication

Date:

09.01.2014

EventScotland has marked its ten-year anniversary with the publication of EventScotland: Celebrating 10 Years.

VisitScotland Opens the Door to 2014

Date:

09.01.2014

The Doorsteps TV advert showcases some of the other inspirational events and activities happening across Scotland in 2014 and warmly invites locals vi...

Over 430 Events across Scotland to celebrate Homecoming Scotland 2014

Date:

22.12.2013

VisitScotland has recently revealed that the number of events has broken the 2009 Homecoming record, boasting some 430 events across Scotland in 2014???...

Save the Date for Scottish Tourism Week 2014!

Date:

22.12.2013

The aim of Scottish Tourism Week is to deliver a number of memorable, high quality and engaging series of events for all who work in the wider tourism...

Scottish Golf Tourism Excellence Awards 2013

Date:

06.12.2013

Representatives of the Scottish golf tourism industry voted their top performers of 2013 during Golf Tourism Scotland???s annual awards ceremony at the ...

Central Scotland Bike Tourism Group Launched

Date:

06.12.2013

The new consortium co-operative brings together small businesses with an interest in Mountain Biking in a unique collaboration which aims to make Cent...

Get Involved in Blogmanay to Share Your Experience of Scotland with the World

Date:

05.12.2013

Find out how you can get involved with Blogmanay 2013 and share your experience of Scotland with the world.

Homecoming Scotland 2014 Opportunities for All

Date:

05.12.2013

Homecoming Scotland 2014 offers opportunities for all - take advantage of the latest events listing and more.

PEOPLE MAKE GLASGOW Brand Toolkit

Date:

05.12.2013

Become a city brand champion and work with Glasgow to help compete.

Community Food Fund

Date:

05.12.2013

The Community Food Fund is financed by The Scottish Government and has been created to promote local food and drink.

Tourism by numbers

Date:

27.11.2013

There are three headlines from the latest Trends & Statistics, compiled by VisitScotland???s Insight Department for November.

Apps abound

Date:

27.11.2013

The traditional review for businesses is far from defunct, but with the rise of user-generated content, the importance of word of mouth online continu...

Top Ranking from Tourists and Locals

Date:

27.11.2013

The traditional review for businesses is far from defunct, but with the rise of user-generated content, the importance of word of mouth online continu...

From Clicks to Drinks

Date:

27.11.2013

If there???s one thing that???s relevant for us all in Twitter???s recent massive stock market flotation, it???s that it???s officially a big thing in whatever ...

Tweet Success

Date:

27.11.2013

If there???s one thing that???s relevant for us all in Twitter???s recent massive stock market flotation, it???s that it???s officially a big thing in whatever ...

Last Chance to Nominate Scotlands Most Fascinating Pubs

Date:

24.11.2013

Bars, and customers, have until Friday 29th November 2013 to make their nominations online.

New Report Highlights Importance of Tourism for Job Growth

Date:

24.11.2013

The newly published report, commissioned by VisitBritain and produced by Deloitte, has found that since 2010, tourism has been the fastest growing sec...

Real People to Inspire the World to Visit Scotland in 2014 in new Brilliant Moments Campaign

Date:

24.11.2013

The advert will play on television screens across the UK from November 2013 and throughout 2014, and will also reach new international audiences throu...

Tune into New Tourism Webinars

Date:

11.11.2013

Hear about key trends and market opportunities, learn what others have done successfully and ask questions, all without having to leave your business.

Glasgow Tower to Re-Open Next Summer

Date:

07.11.2013

Glasgow Science Centre is delighted to announce that Glasgow Tower will reopen next summer.

International Best Practice in Agritourism

Date:

07.11.2013

The suppers will include a facilitated discussion to debate how businesses in diversified farms, estates and crofts in rural tourism and leisure come ...

Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards Honour Industrys Finest

Date:

06.11.2013

The finest talent in the Highlands and Islands??? food and drink industry gathered in Inverness recently to celebrate this year???s Highlands & Islands Fo...

Scottish Travel Trade Group Goes Down Under to Promote Scotland 2014

Date:

05.11.2013

With several Australians and New Zealanders claiming Scottish antecedents, Scotland has long been a destination which holds a unique and original appe...

Scotlands Top Attractions Offer Days Out for St Andrews Day

Date:

05.11.2013

Scotland's top visitor attractions are offering free or discounted entry to encourage Scots to celebrate St.Andrew's Day.

New Boost for Mountain Biking in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs

Date:

05.11.2013

Mountain Biking in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is to benefit from an exciting recent development, with the launch of route cards a...

Culinary Ideas and Innovations from Experiencing Scotland

Date:

05.11.2013

Be inspired by culinary ideas and innovations from around the world in Experiencing Scotland's latest quarterly update.

Grow your Food and Drink Business through Scottish Events

Date:

05.11.2013

Check out these two food and drink websites to capitalise on the business opportunities presented by Scotland???s rich calendar of events.

Help Your Catering Operation Become a More Profitable Part of Your Business

Date:

05.11.2013

Over 70 businesses have now benefited from the 1-2-1 support offered by Experiencing Scotland, and are reaping the rewards in terms of improvements to...

Profile ??? Forth Bridges Festival

Date:

29.10.2013

Homecoming Scotland 2014 celebrates everything unique about Scotland, from the smallest to the biggest. They don???t come much bigger than the duo ??? soo...

Sport 2014 ??? more than a two horse race

Date:

29.10.2013

Homecoming 2014 is one leg of a triathlon of super events in 2014, along with the sporting extravaganzas of the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup. Ther...

Team Scotland: making the Homecoming happen

Date:

29.10.2013

There???s a simple philosophy behind Homecoming, it???s called Team Scotland, and you can be a part of it. No matter how big or how small your event, you...

Homecoming Scotland ??? an owner???s manual

Date:

29.10.2013

We???ve heard about it, read about it, maybe even seen preparations for it, but just what is Homecoming Scotland 2014? Read on and boost your business o...

Help with the Homecoming

Date:

29.10.2013

You???ve caught Homecoming fever and it???s time to make it count for your business. If you???re still pondering where to begin, there???s plenty of support a...

Scotlands History Festival Expands and Inspires for 2013

Date:

28.10.2013

Fans of Scottish history and ancestry will be delighted to see a diverse programme of events including talks, guided walks, bus and cycle tours,live m...

Driving Forward Together Golf Tourism Seminars

Date:

28.10.2013

If you believe in the future of Scottish golf and are committed to playing a part in growing Scotland???s golf tourism market share, this free event is ...

Scottish Pubs and Bars Invited to Share Finest Tales in Online Project

Date:

22.10.2013

The campaign aims to encourage visitors to Scotland to discover the stories behind public houses in all corners of the country.

New VisitScotland Data Reveals Regional Visitor Trends for 2012

Date:

22.10.2013

The latest report provides valuable insights into domestic and international visitor behaviour and trends across Scotland???s regions.

Business Gateway Roadshow to Boost Angus Businesses

Date:

17.10.2013

Angus businesses can access a wealth of free business advice in October at Business Gateway???s Angus Road Show drop-in sessions.

Develop Your Business at Perth and Kinross Business Enterprise Month

Date:

17.10.2013

An innovative and exciting programme of events, many of which are free, running from 26th October to 22nd November 2013.

Value of Music Tourism to Scottish Economy Revealed in New Report

Date:

14.10.2013

The report confirms that the UK's music scene has significant international appeal and that music tourists spend generously and travel across the whol...

Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland scholarship programme

Date:

10.10.2013

The Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland scholarship programme offers learning experiences or the opportunity to study at some of the world???s best hos...

Games partners launch toolkit for tourism businesses to show support for Glasgow 2014

Date:

02.10.2013

Scotland???s tourism businesses are encouraged to get on board for the Glasgow 2014 Games.

Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism Awards 2014

Date:

02.10.2013

The inaugural Aberdeen City & Shire Tourism Awards will take place in March 2014.

Marketing Workshops for attracting German Visitors in Aberdeen City and Shire

Date:

02.10.2013

Find out how to attract more German visitors to the area in this marketing workshop.

Ancestral Workshops across Scotland

Date:

30.09.2013

Workshops run in October and November 2013

New Food and Drink Website from Experiencing Scotland

Date:

26.09.2013

The site offers over 30 case studies highlighting how Experiencing Scotland has helped tourism businesses across Scotland to develop their food offer....

Borders Produce Celebrated in New Food and Drink Trail

Date:

26.09.2013

A new A5, full colour guide can be used to create a 5-7 day tour or unique 'foodie days out' for visitors.

New Online Transport Guide for Highlands and Islands

Date:

26.09.2013

The website allows visitors to explore the Highlands and Islands, and to plan, save and edit itineraries.

Scotland Listed as Top Adventure Destination by Lonely Planet

Date:

26.09.2013

The book aims to inspire and captivate with activities and challenges right across the globe.

Edinburgh Tourism Action Group launches winter guide

Date:

18.09.2013

The guide is aimed at encouraging businesses to work together to create a joined up experience which will attract visitors and increase visitor spend.

New golf tourism strategy launched

Date:

18.09.2013

Tourism Minister Fergus Ewing welcomed the launch of a new collaborative golf tourism strategy, designed to unify Scotland???s approach to golf tourism.

New Focus Years programme announced

Date:

11.09.2013

Architecture, Heritage and Young People to be celebrated in themed years.

Be part of a South-West Cultural Celebration during Homecoming Scotland 2014

Date:

09.09.2013

Be part of a south-west cultural celebration as part of Homecoming Scotland 2014 to attract visitors.

Food and Drink Businesses Benefit from Successful Programme

Date:

09.09.2013

The Access to Markets programme provides support to Scottish businesses to help develop skills, grow sales and more.

Destination Media Hub to operate in Glasgow during 2014 Commonwealth Games

Date:

05.09.2013

The media hub will serve as a 'one-stop shop??? for consumer and news media with a range of services and digital facilities.

Love Loch Lomond launches Natural Scotland autumn offers campaign

Date:

02.09.2013

Destination organisation Love Loch Lomond represents over 100 tourism businesses in the Loch Lomond and Clyde Sea Lochs areas.

Glasgow Major Events website helps businesses maximise opportunities around events

Date:

02.09.2013

Glasgow Major Events is a brand new website to help event organisers and tourism businesses make the most of the business opportunities around Glasgow...

Visit energy savers in your area during Green Homes Fortnight

Date:

02.09.2013

Learn how renewables systems and energy efficiency saving measures could work for you.

Experiencing Scotland ??? Maximising profit through food and drink provenance

Date:

30.08.2013

Over 60 businesses have now benefited from the one to one support offered by Experiencing Scotland, and the project has now been extended to December ...

No off-season for sustainable tourism

Date:

28.08.2013

Growing business throughout the year, not just during peak season, is an important consideration for all tourism businesses, as well as achieving sust...

Falkirk Wheel: the place to eat and drink

Date:

28.08.2013

Visitors to the Falkirk Wheel were all in a spin over catering at the attraction. Here???s how they gave their catering a lift and dealt with a new leve...

Learning to lead

Date:

28.08.2013

With Scotland???s first Destination Leaders??? Programme kicking off in October, learn how investing in thinking could lead the industry to a higher level...

Welcome the world to your door

Date:

28.08.2013

With three of the biggest ever events coming up in Scotland, make 2014 the year that you join in the celebrations.

Insights from the industry

Date:

28.08.2013

From fair weather visitors, to visitors for the fairways, blistering July helped encourage more people to take advantage of Scotland???s natural appeal.

Glasgow Welcomes Helping you to Get Games Ready for 2014

Date:

27.08.2013

Make sure your company is on board to reap the benefits of enhanced customer service.

Apply now for Whisky Month 2014 funding opportunities

Date:

27.08.2013

May 2014 will welcome a month-long, country-wide celebration of Scotland???s national drink as part of Homecoming Scotland???s Whisky month.

One million tickets for Glasgow 2014 up for grabs

Date:

20.08.2013

A four-week ticketing phase is open until 16 September, offering fans the opportunity to experience the action and thrills of the Games with two-third...

Highlands and Island Tourism Awards finalists announced

Date:

20.08.2013

Winners will be announced at the ceremony and dinner on 4 October at the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness.

Is your business taking advantage of digital?

Date:

14.08.2013

Take this survey to help develop a wide-ranging digital programme for business across Scotland,which will support your ambitions to grow.

Visit the new 2014 food and drink website

Date:

14.08.2013

The 2014 food and drink team have launched a new website to help businesses capitalise on opportunities offered by major events in Scotland.

Looking for business tourism local heroes

Date:

14.08.2013

Nominate your own business or a Scottish business tourism business you admire to take part in new 'local hero' business sessions at this year's Scotti...

Get involved with Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight

Date:

13.08.2013

Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight offers a unique platform to promote your business event as part of a nationwide campaign supporting food.

What do you think of our new site?

Date:

31.07.2013

Have a look at our new look website, and tell us what you think.

Checklist for satisfying the family time team

Date:

30.07.2013

With a little preparation, your business can be search central for long-stay guests with a family tree to uproot.

Make the past your future

Date:

26.07.2013

Ancestral tourism can take people on a personal, memorable and emotional journey.

Part of the family at Duntrune House

Date:

26.07.2013

Make your guests feel at home by showing an interest and helping where you can.

Online ancestry in Hawick and the Hebrides

Date:

26.07.2013

Ancestral tourism brings visitors to remote Harris and deep into the Borders, with social media and online resources encouraging deeper interest and l...

Lights, PC, Action Webinar

Date:

28.06.2013

Our Adventure Tourism webinar makes for absolutely essential viewing

Wheels of fortune

Date:

28.06.2013

Cycling is big business, ten times more in tourism terms than whisky

Nature as nature intended

Date:

28.06.2013

Companies are bringing Scotland???s wild country delights to the widest possible audience

Scotland???s active advantage

Date:

28.06.2013

Get your business plugged into the active world of adventure holidays

How conferences turn every ??1 into ??53

Date:

22.05.2013

Scottish business tourism has the potential to become a ??1 billion industry, according to tourism minister Fergus Ewing.

Reaching a natural high

Date:

22.05.2013

Scotland is poised to develop its assets in natural heritage and activity-based tourism to a new level.

Putting a figure on big business

Date:

22.05.2013

Just how much is business tourism worth to Scotland? Research is under way that will provide a definitive answer.

Let???s seize this moment

Date:

22.05.2013

Some 340 people gathered at Glasgow Science Centre for the event, dubbed 'Preparing to Welcome the World ??? Tourism, a Natural Fit for Scotland'.

Upcoming guide - Ancestral tourism

Date:

15.05.2013

With 2014 identified as ???The Year of Homecoming???, the next in our series of Intelligence Guides will be focusing on Ancestral Tourism

Scotland's Technology Show

Date:

15.05.2013

The Scottish Technology Showcase will take place at the SECC in Glasgow on Tuesday 11 June 2013.

Scotland's Nature Festival

Date:

13.05.2013

There are some brilliant events going on between 18 - 26 May as part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

Joint action is key to events' success

Date:

26.03.2013

An at-a-glance diary might soon be online to allow visitors to browse the full range of Scotland???s events and festivals.

Destination success

Date:

26.03.2013

A series of regional events over the next few months will culminate in the first-ever Scottish Destinations Convention in the autumn.

Working together in the heart of Argyll

Date:

22.02.2013

Small businesses in one of Scotland???s most beautiful yet less well known areas have come together to reach a bigger audience through a shared, collect...

Tourism Scotland 2020: upping our game

Date:

22.02.2013

With a vision of making Scotland a destination of first choice by 2020, the new Scottish tourism strategy, Tourism Scotland 2020, is a collaborative e...

Fife B&Bs; step up to the plate

Date:

22.02.2013

Visitors to Fife are waking up to local taste sensations, as a cookery initiative helps accommodation providers to build on their culinary skills.

Abbotsford: Exciting times ahead

Date:

22.02.2013

After undergoing a major redevelopment one of the Borders??? leading tourist attractions is set to enhance its visitor offering and attract a wider audi...

How to lure young conference-goers

Date:

20.12.2012

They are the future of business tourism ??? the ???Millennials???, now aged 18 to 30, and conference organisers would do well to take heed of what this gene...