Granite Noir and Scapa Fest receive funding boost
A north-east crime writing festival is celebrating after receiving a significant cash boost to support its growth.
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Hidden gems of north-east to sparkle thanks to new project
A new £100,000 project will highlight the north-east's hidden cultural gems and encourage visitors to venture off the beaten track.
Skye, Arran and Harris emerge as top island destinations in new poll to celebrate Robinson Crusoe
Skye, Arran and Harris have topped a new poll on the islands which most Scots would like to explore.
Visit Scotland backs controversial holiday park plans for Moray beach despite more than 400 objections
Plans to restore a historic ruin on a Moray beach at the heart of a holiday park are poised to be thrown out following more than 400 objections.
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.
New branches set to spruce up Scottish Tree Festival across Aberdeenshire
Some of Scotland’s most beautiful, haunting and unusual trees will be celebrated in the coming months when the Scottish Tree Festival returns to Aberdeenshire.
Highland cow toy sent into orbit to mark north and north-east links to space travel
A Highland cow has almost jumped over the moon as part of a campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.
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.
NE250 to target ‘big increase’ in business members in months ahead
The popularity of the North East 250 road trip among both business members and tourists continues to grow, just over 18 months since its launch.
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.
How to ensure you comply with minimum wage rules
Visit Scotland recorded a 10% increase of overseas visitors to Scotland in 2018 and with the hope of another good summer, the ‘Outlander Effect’ bringing tourists from around the world and the film release this month of Robert The Bruce at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, at which the In-Person Strand is sponsored by Johnston Carmichael, we hope this upward trend will continue.
Arts festival in Moray celebrates record highs but warns of looming funding challenges
A Moray arts festival has been estimated to have generated an £869,000 boost for the local economy.
Sold out: Outlander fans snap up tickets to see Diana Gabaldon
Outlander fans have snapped up tickets to hear author Diana Gabaldon speak at a stately home that features in the hit TV show.
Outlander fans get chance to quiz author Diana Gabaldon
Outlander fans are being offered the chance to quiz author Diana Gabaldon at a stately home that features in the hit TV show.
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.
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.
Take a look at the natural wonders of Skye and why it’s worth visiting
It comes as no surprise that Skye is one of the top locations to visit in Scotland.
Donald from Skye flies the nest in a bid to accommodate Chinese visitors
He is known for his chirpy advice - but now lovable cartoon character Donald from Skye has flown the nest to China.
Gaelic is the talk of town for Scottish tourists
Gaelic could add more than £82 million per year to tourism, Visit Scotland revealed yesterday.
Deeside tour guides scoop top award
A Deeside tourist attraction has scooped a top award.
Tourism tax backed in Moray to generate £800k per year for under-pressure services
Moray Council’s governing administration has backed a tourism tax for the region in an attempt to bolster investment in under-pressure services.
Distillery gets five-star recognition in 20th anniversary year of revival
A Moray distillery that lay dormant for more than a decade has now gained five-star approval from Visit Scotland.
North-east businesses need to adapt to digital trade
Calls are being made for north-east businesses to become more digitally savvy so they can cash in on the tourism boom hitting the UK.
North businessman claims he raised similar idea for circuit – nearly four years before NC500 was launched
It has been hailed as a gamechanger for the holiday trade in the north Highlands.
National tourism agency pleads for caution about Speyside wind farm
National tourism bosses have spoken out about the impact large numbers of wind turbines could be having on visitors to Speyside.
World premiere of famous Scots poem to feature at Moray arts extravaganza
A world premiere stage production of a 15th Century Scots poem will be one of the main attractions at a Moray arts extravaganza.
VIDEO: VisitScotland boss sees bright future for Highland tourism
VisitScotland’s chief executive yesterday claimed tourism in the Highlands was “in a very good place” and insisted “Scotland is open all year round”.
New audio tour gives insight to Peterhead’s prison past
An award-winning attraction is hoping to take visitors on a journey into Peterhead’s past with a new audio tour.
Plans to create whale-watching spots on west coast could boost Scottish tourist economy
A new scheme to create a network of whale-watching spots up and down the west coast could create jobs and boost the economy.
Tour operator warns against Highland parking charges
A leading tour operator has warned Highland Council’s controversial parking charges plan could hamper tourism.
Balmedie businessman angered by new AWPR tourist signs that “ignore” the award-winning coastal village
A Balmedie businessman has voiced his anger at tourist signs on the new dual carriageway claiming the village has been “totally ignored”.