Edinburgh tourist tax proposal backed by businesses: survey
A majority of businesses in Edinburgh support the introduction of a tourist tax, according to a study.
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Tennent’s Lager bosses announce new £1m visitor centre
A new £1 million plus visitor centre has been built to tell the story of the “cultural icon” Tennent’s Lager.
Language ambassadors part of Scotland’s first Gaelic tourism strategy
Developing a national “Gaelic spoken” badge as well as ambassadors for language are some of the measures in Scotland’s first Gaelic tourism strategy.
Viaduct featured in Harry Potter films to benefit from £3m tourism fund
A share of a £3 million funding boost will help create parking spaces for more than 100 cars at a Scottish landmark featured in the Harry Potter films.
MSPs warned tourist tax would be ‘discriminatory’
The head of a hospitality industry body in Scotland has warned MSPs that a tourist tax would be “discriminatory”.
First Minister announces Scottish Government consultation on tourist tax
Nicola Sturgeon has announced a Scottish Government consultation will be held on a tourist tax.
Tourist tax consultation in Scotland announced by First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon has announced a consultation will be held into a tourist tax, the Scottish Tourism Alliance has said.
Scottish Parliament rated five-star tourist attraction
The Scottish Parliament has been awarded a five-star rating from Scotland’s national tourism body.
In Pictures: Abbey ruins bathed in light at illumination event
The historic ruins at Rievaulx Abbey in North Yorkshire are to be lit up in an array of colours for a three-day art installation this weekend.
Edinburgh tourist tax plan could raise £11m a year
Plans have been put forward to introduce a tourist tax in Edinburgh, with hopes it could bring £11 million a year to the Scottish capital.
Highlands and Islands tourism projects get £5m funding boost
A £5 million fund is being launched to support projects that showcase the “breathtaking” scenery, wildlife and culture of the Highlands and Islands.
Trump’s north east golf resort ‘driving tourism’, says report
The Trump Golf Course has had a positive impact on tourism in the north-east, according to a new report.
Stonehaven Open Air Pool enjoys bumper season
A popular tourist spot in the north-east has enjoyed another bumper season.
Interactive: Atlas Obscura shines light on six tourism wonders in the north-east
Six north-east landmarks have been highlighted as “hidden wonders” by a travel guide.
North-east council gets on board with £1bn tourism strategy
A new tourism strategy aiming to bring £1 billion of visitor spend into the north-east by 2023 has been welcomed by councillors.
Is your local airport rated as Scotland’s worst? Which? reveals all
Aberdeen Airport has been rated the worst in Scotland for the fourth year in a row in the latest Which? survey.
Scottish tourism group’s new map features best north-east gardens
A garden tourism group is to create a map marking the best green areas in the north-east.
Augmented reality app to allow the world to step into Scotland
A “ground-breaking” app that invites the world to step into Scotland has been created as part of a global marketing campaign.
North-east distillery experience to inspire businesses
A distillery will be showcased to help inspire new food tourism opportunities in the north-east.
Aberdeen air passengers can fly directly to Belgium’s ‘hidden gem’ from now on
An airline has launched new flights between Aberdeen and Belgium.
TV star Doherty takes the reins on new Aberdeen attraction
A horse-drawn carriage has returned to Aberdeen Esplanade for regular trips for the first time in decades.
Tourism chiefs hail rise in north-east visitor numbers
Tourism chiefs have welcomed new figures that show a rise in visitors to the north-east.
Aberdeen on track to generate £1 billion from tourism as visitor numbers grow
Industry chiefs have predicted tourism in the North-east will generate £1 billion a year by 2023 as visitor numbers in Aberdeen soar.
O’Connell Tower reopens to visitors after 1970s bomb blast
A tower built in tribute to one of Ireland’s most celebrated politicians has reopened – 47 years after being damaged in a bomb blast.
O’Connell Tower reopens to visitors after 1970s bomb blast
A tower built in tribute to one of Ireland’s most celebrated politicians has reopened – 47 years after being damaged in a bomb blast.
O’Connell Tower reopens to visitors after 1970s bomb blast
A tower built in tribute to one of Ireland’s most celebrated politicians has reopened – 47 years after being damaged in a bomb blast.
Watch: New video promotes Aberdeen in the summer
VisitScotland has released a new video to help promote Aberdeen to rest of the world.
North-east visitor attractions see tourism boom
North-east tourist attractions have seen an increase in visitors by up to 49%, according to new industry figures.
More than 110,000 people visit historic North-east castle
A historic North- east castle saw a record number of visitors last year.
Positive tourism outlook for North-east after successful 2017
The North-east is poised to bolster its tourism credentials during the year ahead after a busy 12 months.