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New image of Culloden revealed on battle’s 275th anniversary
The most detailed map created so far of Culloden Battlefield is being shared by conservation charity, the National Trust for Scotland at events to mar... Read More
David Livingstone Birthplace reopening for summer 2021
The David Livingstone Birthplace in South Lanarkshire, home to one of Scotland’s most famous explorers, is set to reopen this summer following a £9. Read More
Redhurst ready to return after a multi-million revamp
A Glasgow hotel which closed its doors last year for a multi-million pound makeover is preparing to relaunch. Read More
NTS issues call to make Culloden a World Heritage Site
The National Trust for Scotland is calling on politicians to support Culloden’s bid to become a recognised World Heritage Site and increase protecti... Read More
Blair Castle in new partnership with museum app
Blair Castle has become the first historic Scottish landmark to partner with Smartify, the world’s most downloaded museum app, ahead of its reopenin... Read More
How Scottish tourism was transformed by one film
In the autumn of 1995, Braveheart was released and the first ever Easyjet flight took off from Luton to Glasgow – two events that helped transform S... Read More
Review: The last days of summer in the Lakes
Elis Elliot and family explore the Lake District from The County Hotel in Kendal. Read More
The rise of the staycation
DO YOU need a break? Life has been non-stop and it’s been forever since you escaped on holiday. Read More
A wonderful staycation in Brighton and London
In the spirit of the union we have taken the decision to forego any overseas travel until we have more thoroughly explored the countries that make up ... Read More
Far more than water with a visit to the Lakes
It’s a tourist honeypot all year, but it truly was bumper to bumper when my partner and I ventured down the M6 to Bowness-on-Windermere (though in f... Read More
Have your say on Scotland’s long-haul routes
Scottish holidaymakers have been urged to help shape the future of the nation’s long-haul destination map. Read More
Quest to find Scots student for Japanese adventure
The process of selecting one student from Scotland to embark on a 'transformative' learning experience in Japan as the winner of the 2020 Thomas Blake... Read More
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Hotel bookings boost after re-opening confirmation
Crerar Hotels has reported a sharp spike in bookings following the announcement that travel restrictions would be lifted, and tourist accommodation ab... Read More
Perth is one of the UK’s most-wanted staycations
Perth is one of the most-wanted places to visit in the UK, as life slowly begins to return to normal. Read More
Phased approach to reopening Scotland’s castles
Historic Environment Scotland has set out its plans for the reopening of its sites as Covid restrictions ease. Read More
Explore north west Scotland from the Eddrachilles Hotel
The John Muir Trust recently published a report, Rural Communities and Visitor Pressures, in which it calls for the promotion of ‘slow’ tourism an... Read More
Take a 360 degree virtual trip to the Culloden battlefield
The National Trust for Scotland has released a free virtual tour of the Culloden Battlefield for the upcoming 275th anniversary. Read More
Historic window to be installed in Inverness Castle
The transformation of Inverness Castle will see the historic ‘rose window’, saved from a former Methodist church in the city, being incorporated i... Read More
Tourism turmoil toll in Scotland’s first national park
Scotland's first national park says there has been a half billion pound slump in Loch Lomond visitor spend on the horizon. Read More
Golden age restoration for iconic Grand Central Hotel
The iconic Grand Central Hotel in the heart of Glasgow has completed a multi-million-pound refurbishment to become one of Scotland’s first voco hotel. Read More
A £3million fund to help Scotland’s tourist guides
A £3 million fund to support Scotland’s tour guides affected by the pandemic has been launched by VisitScotland, with the publication of guidance i... Read More