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.
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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”.
Hardy trio swim round isle to launch dram
A rare blended malt made from whisky from eight Islay distilleries has officially been launched.
Canadian tourism experts will sample taste of Speyside to promote destination to tourists at home
A dozen tourism experts from Canada are due to tour Speyside next week in order to sell the region as a holiday destination.
Moray castles join flower festival to showcase historic gardens
Gardens and estates in Moray are expecting a blossoming start to the summer tourist season with the launch of a flower show.
Shed of the Year finalist given permission to stay and boost tourism in Aberdeenshire
A glamping bothy which was up for a national award last year has been given retrospective planning permission.
Moray arts festival aims to deliver boost to region following demise of events
An arts festival on the Moray Firth coast will return later this year to provide a tourism boost to the region.
Map celebrating Scotland’s film connections created ahead of Oscars ceremony
A special map celebrating Scotland’s connections to the silver screen has been created by a tourism body ahead of Hollywood’s biggest night.
North-east attraction lands five star rating
A former north-east railway station which has been transformed into a tourist shop has landed a major accolade.
International demand boosts Speyside whisky festival to record sales
Tickets for an extravaganza to celebrate whisky from Speyside have been selling in record time.
Funding boost for Moray’s drive to attract overseas visitors
Tourism in Moray has been given a funding boost to promote the region as “Scotland in miniature”.
Link to Moray’s whisky heritage joins exclusive list of prestigious items
A historic stencil, used to mark whisky barrels in Moray almost a century ago, has been named in an exclusive set of items.
Creative Moray school pupils reach out to French visitors with tourism videos
Bilingual pupils at a Moray school have used their artistic talents to promote Scotland to an international audience.
Could Moray soon have its own answer to the NC500?
Speyside's Malt Whisky Trail could form the backbone of a tourist trail in Moray to rival the North Coast 500.
Tourism boom for Aberdeenshire attractions
Tourism levels in the north-east soared last year with three major attractions in Aberdeenshire recording remarkable visitor numbers.
Moray’s tourism offering to receive a £127million boost
More than £125million will be ploughed into Moray's blossoming tourism industry over the next three years.
Where is the tourist information office in Inverness? Well it’s just about to move
The tourist information office in the centre of Inverness is preparing for a relocation from its current home.