Posts Tagged ‘tourists’
Visit Moscow – without leaving Scotland
TOURISTS are being encouraged to visit Moscow – without even setting foot outside Scotland. That’s because the village of Moscow in Ayrshire is featuring in a new publicity campaign by holiday website Love Home Swap. The site has created an online guidebook called Around The World in Britain, which also includes California in Norfolk, Egypt…
Read MoreCraft distilleries call for clarity on covid support
EIGHT of Scotland’s craft distillers have written to the Scottish Government seeking clarity on whether they qualify for support during the coronavirus pandemic. The group of spirit producers said that some of its members have been turned down by their local councils for the 12 month business rate holiday promised by Scottish ministers, while others…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – Dealing with a weighty matter
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie was in for a shock when they went to the chemist. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved –…
Read MoreBier Halle celebrating its 20th birthday
Glasgow’s iconic Bier Halle celebrates its 20th anniversary today, 14 November. Tucked away downstairs on Gordon St, Bier Halle first opened its doors in 1999 as Glasgow’s first independent beer and pizza bar, with the aim of bringing the highest quality and most unique selection of Czech, German and world biers to the city. 20…
Read MoreThe town where it’s all light on the night
A Scottish town is set to trip the light fantastic this month. In partnership with Kirkcudbright Festival of Light and Museums Galleries Scotland, Kirkcudbright Galleries is holding two events to kickstart the Festival of Light next week. The evening workshop offers members of the public, from all ages, a chance to create their own lantern…
Read MoreBrexit advice video launched for European visitors
VisitScotland is ensuring that European visitors aren’t put off coming to Scotland because of uncertainty and misinformation around Brexit. The tourism organisation’s European marketing team has created a video with up to date information for EU citizens planning to travel to Scotland before and after 31 October. The video, created in six languages, covers some…
Read MoreTourist tax considered for the Highlands
A ‘tourist tax’ on visitors to the Highlands is currently being considered. Highland Council today launched a consultation on a potential Highland Transient Visitor Levy. The council has not yet made a decision on whether to implement a Transient Visitor Levy (TVL), also known as a tourist tax. In December 2018 it committed to consulting…
Read MoreA complete guide to discovering the true Scotland
Scotland the Best is described as the ‘true insider’s guide to Scotland’. Author Peter Irvine has composed everything that a Scots traveller ought to know, from the best artisan cafes and restaurants to hidden gems, secret waterfalls and country walks. This is the perfect guide to Scotland for tourists planning a trip to the country…
Read MoreV&A Dundee hits half million visitors in 6 months
V&A Dundee has welcomed half a million visitors to the museum since it opened, hitting the milestone almost six months earlier than expected. The 500,000th person to walk through the doors of Scotland’s first design museum was officially recorded at 10.35 on Saturday 30 March. V&A Dundee, which opened on 15 September last year, has…
Read MoreThe Brexit effect is hitting Scotland’s licensed trade
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association say Brexit is already having a massive impact on its members. The SLTA today releases its Christmas/New Year On-trade Market Review, sponsored by KPMG UK, containing key insights on Scotland’s burgeoning food and drink sector and the Brexit impact. Some key points from this were: 17% of hospitality outlets in…
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