Cairngorms more popular than ever as international visitor numbers soar
More visitors from abroad are visiting the Cairngorms National Park than ever before, new data has revealed.
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Plans to help tourists find Stonehaven gems with extra signs from railway stations
Stonehaven could be enhanced by outdoor maps and new signs to help tourists make their way to local attractions from the railway station.
Hunt launched for ambassadors to show off best of the north-east
A leading tourism body is appealing for volunteers to help showcase the best of the north-east.
Tourism conference to be ‘biggest ever’ held in Moray
The annual Moray Speyside Tourism conference will take place in Elgin next week.
Council to review campaign to boost tourism businesses in Moray Speyside
Councillors will today decide whether to progress plans to future-proof Moray's tourist offering.
Tourist ‘will not return’ to Aberdeen over ‘shocking’ state of Union Street pavements
A tourist has penned a damning letter to council bosses in Aberdeen over the state of pavements in the city centre.
London Eye rotates backwards for first time to mark end of British Summer Time
The London Eye has rotated backwards for the first time in its history to mark the end of British Summer Time (BST).
Global tourism drive to attract visitors to Scotland will showcase Aberdeen and Moray
Scotland’s national tourism body will use attractions in Moray and Aberdeen to spearhead a new £2 million worldwide marketing drive.
Plans for new £2million cycle path between Lossiemouth and Hopeman progressing
Plans to connect two coastal Moray communities with a £2 million cycle path have moved up a gear.
Visit Scotland’s new podcast to show off the sounds and stories of Scotland
Scotland’s national tourism body has launched a new podcast which celebrates a multitude of features the country has to offer.
Farmer’s bid to have land designated official offline black spot
A farmer is lobbying to have the land around her farm protected as an official offline black spot to boost off-grid tourism.
IN FULL: Shortlist revealed for 2019 Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism Awards
A luxury five-star hotel and a double-decker bus cafe are among the venues which have been shortlisted for a top north-east hospitality prize.
A I, it’s Donald from Skye!
In a move operators believe is a world first, a loveable cartoon ambassador for Skye has today launched a chatbot to help visitors.
Museum that lets tourists behind bars ranked five star
A former prison has been officially named five-star visitor attraction.
Make no mistake, Skye welcomes visitors, say residents and tourism bodies
A Skye tourism organisation has come out fighting again criticism the island is struggling with visitors, stating: "We are open for business."
Eviction warnings issued to Highland Council tenants offering Airbnb
Highland Council and a local housing association yesterday made it clear that if their tenants are found to be offering Airbnb, they could be evicted for breach of their tenancy conditions.
North attractions feature prominently in Lonely Planet’s list of 500 must-do experiences
Tourist attractions in the north of Scotland are set for increased global exposure after being named among the UK’s top must-do experiences.
Sarah Medcraf: Time for tourism organisation to fly out on its own
As many of you will know Moray Chamber of Commerce currently hosts Moray Speyside Tourism, the destination marketing organisation for Moray Speyside.
Len Ironside: Summer time, but the living isn’t easy if you want to eat in the sunny evening
Summertime is here again. Long hot sunny days. (Well mostly).
Brothers given permission to transform disused quarry into whisky tourist centre
A pair of north-east brothers have been given permission to transform a disused quarry into a whisky tourist destination.
Bus service to take Caledonian Sleeper passengers directly to Oban
People travelling on the Caledonian Sleeper rail service will once again be able to visit Oban more easily, with the reintroduction of a direct bus connection to the scenic coastal town.
First phase of north-east dolphin centre could be open by spring 2020
The first stage of transforming a historic city fortification into a world-class wildlife centre could be completed by next spring.
Driving forces behind rise of golf tourism in north-east
Golf tourism in the north-east is on an upward curve.
Scotland attracts thousands of visitors each year. Find out for yourself why they love it so much
Granted, the weather can be mixed at times, but all that means is that so long as you remember to pack a waterproof jacket, Scotland has everything you would want in a summer holiday, from pristine beaches, delicious food and drink, to a warm welcome.
Moray tourism chief fears overgrown grass will taint ‘perfect image’ of the area
A tourism chief believes Moray Council's decision to reduce cutting grass will leave visitors with a negative impression of the region.
Moray tourism businesses invited to have their say about upcoming BID proposals
Tourism businesses in Moray are being asked for their views on upcoming proposals which could shape the industry's future.
Highland Airbnb hosts make more than £21m
People in the Highlands renting out space for Airbnb guests earned a total of more than £21 million last year, according to the online accommodation booking business.
Locals want to make Banff more tourist-friendly by creating new visitor map showcasing its highlights
Plans have been established to make Banff more tourist-friendly by creating a visitors map in the town centre displaying its attractions.
Granite tourist map to be demolished after being struck by lorry
A tourist map showcasing attractions across Peterhead is to be demolished after being struck by a lorry.
Conferences ‘key’ to north-east tourism offering
Tourism and conference-hosting is arguably one of the key industries most crucial to sustainable economic growth in Scotland and the north-east. It is a notoriously volatile trade, demanding constant innovation. If this key sector is to be successfully grown it will require long-term strategic thinking.
Lights, camera… action for tourism businesses
Scotland has played host to a galaxy of Hollywood stars filming their celluloid magic over the years, from Mel Gibson in Braveheart and Ted Danson in Loch Ness through to Daniel Craig in Skyfall and Saoirse Ronan in Mary Queen of Scots.
Expertise can still mean big business for travel firms
Go back a few decades and the way we arranged our holidays or business trips was fairly routine.