News from The Government - Scottish accommodation, Scottish travel and Scottish information directory

Home

ITF

Scottish Tourism News

Government News

Notice

EU e-Privacy Directive
This website uses cookies to manage authentication, navigation, and other functions. By using our website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device.
View Privacy Policy
View e-Privacy Directive Documents

Scotland's Winter Festivals

Friday, 28 October 2011 12:25 | Written by Administrator

Scots and Scots at heart, both at home and abroad, are gearing up to celebrate all that is great about the nation during this year's Scotland's Winter Festivals.The season of celebrations to mark Scotland's distinct culture, unique heritage and creativity runs from St Andrew's Day on November 30 through Hogmanay to Burns Season at the end of January and will bring together lovers of all things Scottish from across the globe.

Scottish food and drink takes centre stage

Friday, 28 October 2011 12:20 | Written by Administrator

"The record number of exhibitors showcasing their quality products at the world's largest food and drink trade show cements our place on the international stage"

Scotland's best food and drink products will be on show in Germany at the world's largest food and drink trade fair.

Staycations help Scottish economy

Wednesday, 20 July 2011 14:32 | Written by Administrator

Scotland's tourism businesses have a golden opportunity to exploit the growing market for staycations, Fergus Ewing said today. The Tourism Minister was commenting on a new report that showed Scotland is continuing to feel the positive effects of those holidaying at home, with Scots making 6.4 million overnight visits and spending £1 billion in Scotland last year.

Golf scheme drawing tourists

Wednesday, 20 July 2011 14:27 | Written by Administrator

Record numbers of tourists have shown an interest in Scotland as a result of this year's Drive It Home campaign, the First Minister announced today.Now in its third year, the VisitScotland prize draw promotion saw the number of people showing interest in golfing offers and packages in Scotland quadruple to over 30,000 since the scheme began, and increase 63 percent from last year.

Mountain biking project enters exciting new phase

Wednesday, 20 July 2011 14:21 | Written by Administrator

A new company has been established with the help of Scottish Enterprise to further increase visitor numbers and revenue for the 7stanes mountain biking centres.