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.
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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.
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.
WIN: Experience Dundee at its best with SeeDundee.com’s big weekend giveaway
Dundee has been hailed as one of the UK's top tourist destinations — and here's your chance to find out why with SeeDundee.com.
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.
Beyonce helps Louvre break visitor record
The Louvre in Paris received a record 10.2 million visitors in 2018, boosted by a video clip shot by pop star Beyonce amid its paintings and sculptures.
£1bn target set by Aberdeen tourism chief
Aberdeen's tourism chief has insisted plans to make tourism a £1 billion-a-year regional industry by 2023 are “plausible”
Aberdeen harbour expansion is ‘a game changer’ for cruise ship visitors
Tourist bosses have said they are detecting a “lot of interest” in the north-east as a destination for cruise ship operators.
Record visitors for historic north-east castle
A historic castle in the north-east has seen a record number of visitors this year.
NI more vulnerable to Brexit due to British market reliance
Tourism in Northern Ireland is more vulnerable to Brexit than any other region because it relies on the British market for the majority of its income from the sector, it has been claimed.
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.
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.
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.
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.