A truly extraordinary Norway beyond Bergen
There hasn’t been such a scrum of paparazzi incited by sumptuously unfurling mounds since Kim Kardashian last strolled a beach in a bikini.
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Breathtaking views, historic castles and world-class food in peaceful Port Appin
KE-BANG! Just as the last bit of air was being squeezed into the bike tyre, it burst.
Study reveals the North Coast 500 is viewed negatively by ‘majority of residents’
A new study has revealed the impact a hugely popular tourist trail has had on people living in the north of Scotland - with some even moving away as a result.
Glorious Gleneagles: A taste of luxury at Scotland’s most famous hotel
An offer to experience Gleneagles, even for one night, is not something you want to turn down.
Edinburgh councillors back plans to introduce tourist tax
Edinburgh is one step closer to becoming the first city in the UK to introduce a tourist tax after the move was approved by councillors.
Travel: Skye’s offerings leave a lasting impression
It is a long time since I have been over the sea to Skye, and it felt more like we were “blown over the sea” as we drove over the bridge in gale force winds.
Brora project to show how communities can benefit from NC500
A Sutherland village is to become a showcase for how communities on the NC500 could benefit from the popular tourist route.
Slowing the pace with some heritage appeal at this romantic north-east retreat
If your idea of a romantic time away with your significant other is peace, quiet and no stress, then at Macdonald Pittodrie House you’re in for a treat.
No-deal Brexit threatens 700,000 tourism jobs, trade body warns
More than 700,000 jobs in the travel and tourism sector could be lost over a decade in the event of a no-deal Brexit, carving an £18.6 billion hole in Britain’s GDP, a trade body has warned.
Behind the scenes at the Gordon Highlanders Museum, Aberdeen’s only five-star visitor attraction
Neil Drysdale finds a small army of volunteers at the ready to ensure the Gordon Highlanders story gains widespread public exposure.
Aberdeen cafe wins top tourism award
A unique bus-turned-cafe, situated on the shores of Aberdeen beach has been given a top tourism award.
Motorists facing 10 week delays and a 29-mile diversion as improvement works are carried out on busy Highland road
Motorists travelling on one of the busiest roads in the Highlands face 10 weeks of delays as improvement works are carried out on the popular tourist route.
Travel guide Wanderlust names Highlands one of best places to visit
The Highlands have been named among the best places in the world for new trips this year.
Our pick of Scotland’s top staycation destinations
With Scotland proving to be a top destination for UK staycationers, Susan Welsh takes a closer look at some of the attractions on offer across the country likely to tempt curious tourists.
Availability of brown tourism signs questioned after Moray business quoted almost £50,000 for just four signs
Transport Scotland has been urged to ensure brown tourist attraction signs are accessible - and affordable - for all businesses.
Castle in need of creative director to shape revamp
A creative director is being sought to lead the Inverness Castle project to make the historic site and surrounding area a major visitor attraction in the Highlands.
History and style in abundance at Glasgow’s newest apartment hotel
Michael Portillo is rarely seen without a copy of one of Bradshaw’s famous railway and travel guides which he uses to navigate his way around the world.
Explorer who went missing in Papua New Guinea will tell tales of jungle adventure at Aberdeen University
A courageous adventurer who hit headlines across the globe after he went missing in the jungles of Papua New Guinea will return to his old university in Aberdeen next month to inspire a new generation of students.
New company allowed to ‘pedal its wares’ in Inverness this season
A quirky new tourist service will take to the streets of the Highland capital this coming season- on three wheels.
Rise in European visitors to Scotland welcomed
The number of people from Europe visiting Scotland rose 22% in the year to the end of September, according to the latest figures.
Not too many tourists, just the wrong sort – why “slow adventure” might ease the pressure on Scotland
The issue of pressure at some of the country’s most popular tourism sites has gained much media coverage over the last few months.
Macdonald Hotels to shed up to 50 jobs at its Bathgate headquarters
One of Scotland's biggest luxury hotel groups is planning to shed up to 50 jobs - citing "economic and political uncertainty" for spiralling costs.
Tourism businesses given opportunity to brush up on digital skills
Tourism businesses throughout the Moray, Speyside and Nairn areas are being given the chance to become more digital-savvy through a series of workshops at the end of January.
Highlands and Islands given tourism projects funding boost
Fresh investment has been announced by the Scottish Government to help promote the scenery, wildlife and culture of the Highlands and Islands.
North-east tourism group accused of failing to promote Banffshire coast
Tourist chiefs have been accused of overlooking huge swathes of the north-east as they prioritise selling the bright lights of Aberdeen to the world.
Is this the most drastic way to solve congestion at the Longman roundabout? How Inverness might look with its own metro network
What's the quickest way to get from Scorguie to Culloden?
Skye website translated into Mandarin to boost visitor numbers
A website about Skye has been translated into Mandarin in a bid to encourage people from China to visit the island.
Rufflets hotel in Fife promises to be memorable for all the right reasons
Exclusivity and country charm lie at the heart of a stay at Rufflets.
Moray tourism centre invited over 6,000 visitors last year
A Moray tourism centre had a very busy year, inviting over 6,000 visitors into the premises.
Strong support for Edinburgh tourist tax, consultation finds
Proposals to introduce a tourist tax on accommodation in Edinburgh have won strong support in a public consultation.
Hebrides hailed a top world tourist destination by CNN
The Hebrides have been named in the ‘19 Best Places to Visit in 2019’ list compiled by CNN Travel.
Hotels perform ‘beyond wildest of expectations’
The boss of the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels (CHFH) has said he expects all three of the group’s West Highland operations to be fully booked for much of this year as Scotland’s tourism bonanza shows no sign of abating.