Scotland

North Coast 500 Ltd, the body responsible for the promotion and marketing of the 516 mile loop in the Scottish Highlands, has introduced a new Visitor Pledge aimed at encouraging responsible…

One of Scotland's most famous hotels, James Thomson's, The Witchery, located in the heart of Edinburgh's gothic Old Town and a must-visit for food enthusiasts and travellers, celebrates its…

This September, for a limited time, Uber is offering a unique seaplane experience in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, narrated by actor, producer, and Scottish icon, Alan Cumming.

The Castle of Light attraction returns to Edinburgh Castle as the iconic Scots location celebrates its 900th anniversary.

S Hotels and Resorts (SHR) PCL officially partnered with The Ascott Limited to reposition two properties in the United Kingdom under The Unlimited Collection brand.

Eight Continents announces the expansion of its portfolio with the inclusion of the renowned Taychreggan Hotel in Scotland.

Scotland’s largest regional airline has introduced its first ever 35% business rate discount, offering business travellers the opportunity to fly for a fraction of the normal fare rate. 

Scotland may not be the first place that comes to mind when you’re planning a seaside escape, but with dramatic coastlines, crystal clear waters and miles of sandy beaches, it’s the perfect…

ONE of Scotland’s best-loved family resorts, Crieff Hydro Hotel, has launched a brand-new land train to transport visitors around its vast estate this summer.

The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) has launched a manifesto for travel and tourism in the run up to the general election, urging the Scottish and UK Governments to work with…

The Scottish Passenger Agents' Association (SPAA) has announced its strong opposition to a highly controversial Edinburgh Council decision that bans the advertising of high carbon products…

Custom tour operator Audley Travel surveyed premium travellers about their past and future travel plans, with Western Europe the most popular region for trips over the last five years (49…

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) has seen a 3.5% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers for 2023/24 across its network of 11 airports bringing the total number of passengers…

Glenfinnan House Hotel has re-opened in time for the summer season following a major refurbishment. The hotel’s fourteen bedrooms have been transformed and modernised, while a new concept…

The brand-new bar, Eighteen Twenty-Two celebrates Hotel Indigo Dundee’s history, marking the date the building first opened as Dundee’s oldest, and at the time, the world’s largest linen…

Scotland may be renowned as the perfect place for a romantic elopement, but there is a new wedding trend emerging that is captivating couples seeking a more relaxed approach to their big…

A new study reveals that Edinburgh Castle is the most Instagrammable destination in Scotland, with a total of 723,165 posts featuring its hashtag.

Glenapp Castle is a 21-bedroom luxurious Relais & Chateaux Hotel tucked away on the breath-taking Ayrshire coast, Scotland.

The former established Holyrood Hotel in Scotland’s Capital has relaunched as Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, marking the completion of an extensive £10m refurbishment. 

Analysis of Google data reveals 'Ardross Castle' became more searched than Scotland's most popular castles, following the return of the hit BBC reality show, The Traitors, filmed near…

UAE spends US$637 million per year on seafood imports, more than double the global average of seafood per capita, with consumers now increasingly looking for more responsibly sourced,…

Work to create Scotland’s largest airport-based solar farm is now underway following the successful completion of the development phase of the project.

The creative team behind Castle of Light has revealed a first look at this year’s ‘Magic and Mystery’ themed interactive light trail at Edinburgh Castle, as the countdown to the winter…

The five-star Fairmont St Andrews resort has opened the doors to two exclusive Manor Homes with luxury renovations.

Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has pledged to donate the funds from visitors attending Action Glen, located at Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire, on Wednesday 2August 2023

As the fifth most popular filming location in Europe, Scotland has provided a beautiful backdrop for countless Hollywood blockbusters over the last few decades. Harry Potter is…

Amid reports that the UK Government will push ahead with a UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme, with Scotland running a pilot, UKHospitality Scotland Executive Director Leon Thompson said:…

Lack of action to address an outdated and costly business rates system is holding businesses back, UKHospitality Scotland said.

For those looking for UK breaks recent data has revealed that Scotland is this summer’s must-visit destination, with beaches, countryside and historical landmarks just some of the…

The conference, organised by the Scottish section of the Institute of Brewing & Distilling, takes  place from the 9th to the 11th of May at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.…

Leading trade body UKHospitality Scotland has urged the First Minister to commit to a pause and review of the Deposit Return Scheme, as a first step in mending the relationship with…

The Port of Cromarty Firth (PoCF), in the Scottish Highlands, is preparing to welcome record numbers of passengers and ships during the 2023 cruise liner season, which will get under way at…

UKHospitality Scotland is urging the three candidates for SNP leader and First Minister to re-engage with Scottish hospitality and unlock its economic potential.

VisitScotland is urging tourism businesses to embrace the power of digital to bring visitors to the shores. It has launched a series of webinars in partnership with Business Gateway’s…

Scottish tourism operators have the opportunity to meet and do business with tour operators, travel agents and destination management companies in-person, at a brand-new event next Spring.

Bird Group’s burgeoning hospitality vertical, Roseate Hotels & Resorts has acquired The Dunstane Houses, a luxury five-star boutique hotel in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland, a…

 Zero-emission aviation pioneer and AGS Airports to collaborate on hydrogen fuel infrastructure and launching zero-emission routes in first-of-a-kind partnership for the UK.

The Scottish Highlands has been named as one of National Geographic’s ‘Best of the World’ destinations for 2023.

Ryanair’s bookings for the autumn mid-term and Christmas holidays are ahead of pre-COVID levels and it sees average fares rising by more than expected for the financial year to end-March,…

VisitScotland launches new Witch Trail Map to mark Year of Stories 2022. Scotland’s tales of witchcraft are being marked during the Year of Stories 2022 with a new Witch Trail created by…

Loganair is expanding its Manchester-Aberdeen service in response to growing demand. The airline has added a fourth daily service, departing Manchester at 12:20 and arriving in Aberdeen at…

Iconic Highland country hotel Inverlochy Castle has unveiled plans to meticulously restore its listed stables and create eight new bedrooms to help meet high guest demand.

Here are some of the helpful tips if you are going on a sustainable road trip in Scotland.

Here are some of the food and drink experiences in Scotland that you should not miss.

Slow travel in Scotland is one of the trips that you should take this year because it is meant to change your life.

If you are looking for the perfect vacation spot for you and your SO, then you should definitely consider Scotland!

Visit Scotland now and witness the country’s transformation post-COVID. Scotland is the place to enjoy world-class food and drink, events, films, history and culture.

As the gateway to the highlands, the new service from Edinburgh Airport will provide travellers from Florida with a direct link to Scotland’s fascinating historic capital city

Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has announced its first European hotel Virgin Hotels Edinburgh will open on 1 June 2022

Green Tourism, the world leading sustainability accreditation and support programme, has launched the ‘Care to Make a Difference’ campaign

The Bruntsfield has opened its doors as Edinburgh’s newest independent hotel following a £1 million investment

Tourism Improvement District Visit Inverness Loch Ness (VILN) has become the first carbon neutral Business Improvement District (BID) in the UK

The First Minister of Scotland has announced restrictions currently in place for indoor hospitality would continue

Visit Wester Ross, a voluntary tourism association based in Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands, has launched a campaign designed to attract visitors who have an affinity with Wester Ross…

Traveltech for Scotland has launched a free online course to help tourism and hospitality businesses find and use the right digital technologies

VisitScotland has launched a new national responsible tourism campaign with STV dubbed ‘I love it so I look after it

FlixBus has expanded its service to 10 new UK destinations, including its first two stops in Scotland and other popular domestic holiday destinations

A charitable hotel is inviting individuals across the UK to ‘Scotcation’ in Edinburgh with a new package which will see 10% of income going directly towards its staff and another 10% to…

Loganair has welcomed the new announcement by the First Minister that tourists will again be allowed to travel to Scotland’s islands from 26 April

Scottish transport secretary, Michael Matheson, has confirmed all visitors to the country will be required to stay in a designated hotel for ten days on arrival from

Scotland will require all arrivals from outside the UK to undergo managed quarantine, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.

Scotland’s travel restrictions to and from most of Republic of Ireland are going to be lifted from today evening

Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions is offering opportunity to experience a range of business benefits with launch of two-month offer

Further to a statement made yesterday by the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Loganair has announced that it is working closely with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) to provide air…

Loganair will commence the emergency provision of scheduled services between Isle of Man and Liverpool John Lennon Airport from 12 March - stepping into the breach left by the failure of…

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has announced an early summer 2021 programme from Glasgow Airport, putting more than one million seats on sale to 33 destinations. With the summer 21 programme…

A new service has taken off to Haugesund, operated by Loganair at Aberdeen International Airport. From 24 February, flights are operating all year round four times a week on a Monday,…

TUI UK & Ireland, part of TUI Group and one of the world’s leading travel companies, has returned to membership of the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) after 10 years.…

Tourism businesses across Moray Speyside have voted overwhelmingly in favour of introducing a Tourism Business Improvement District (T-BID)  - securing the future of the region’s tourism…

The Helix, home of The Kelpies, is preparing to welcome thousands of people to its new year festival Fire & Light: 2020 Visions on 1-2 January. Produced by Jaggy Events with support…

Popular European regional airline Flybe has seen its first winter ‘jet-setters’ climb onboard its new re-jigged services from George Best Belfast City and Edinburgh Airports to London City.…

The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA), which represents the interests of the visitor attractions sector in Scotland, will hold its annual two-day Autumn…

Loganair is reducing its free hold luggage allowance on basic fares but insists it is the only UK airline to maintain a free checked in bag policy. A revamped fares policy will see the…

Scottish capital Edinburgh will be leaving BestCities Global Alliance at the end of 2019,  after funding cuts from the public sector devastated Marketing Edinburgh. Marketing Edinburgh…

The Enchanted Forest, Scotland’s premier sound and light show, has joined forces with Blair Athol Distillery to make the award-winning event as accessible as possible for visitors. For…

Loganair has now unveiled its first services from East Midlands Airport, flying to Inverness and Brussels. From East Midlands, Loganair is offering early morning and afternoon flights to…

Budapest Airport has announced a boost in the gateway’s capacity this winter to Edinburgh and Odesa, with the confirmation of Wizz Air’s latest new schedule. As the home-based airline…

Global hospitality brand YOTEL opened its doors in Edinburgh this week, marking the brand’s first city centre opening in Europe and the first of five YOTEL’s slated to open in the next…

Apex Grassmarket Hotel has announced the introduction of Edinburgh’s largest fish supper to its menu and is challenging diners to polish off the massive dish in its entirety. Coming in…

Glasgow-based Loganair reported a pre-tax profit of GBP 1.01 million (USD 1.25 million) for the 12 months ended March 31, 2019, its first full year of operation under its own brand as…

Scotland’s hospitality group, Buzzworks Holdings, welcomed school children from Glenburn Primary to its Bakehouse in Prestwick for a taster on hospitality and baking. The visit saw 23…

The second annual Scotland China Ready Tourism Conference is all ready to take off at Edinburgh’s Waldorf Astoria on 11 June, a serendipitous date which aligns with the one-year anniversary…

Scottish regional carrier Loganair has revealed it will be making changes to flights on its Aberdeen to Esbjerg service in a move to improve the schedule on the fledgling route, which is…

Starting 15 May, the public can book to stay at Prince Charles’ bed and breakfast located on the North Sea on the grounds of Castle of Mey in Caithness, Scotland.

Super swank boutique property, the Bonham Hotel in Edinburgh, has announced it is back open for business, following the multi-million-pound refurbishment of its plush interiors.

A campaign to find the Tartan Barbie of The Real Mary King's Close, has been launched after its mysterious disappearance. The doll and its story has been a popular feature of the…

Apex Hotels announced this morning it will be bringing an aerial gondola to Edinburgh when it launches the Apex Grasshopper in Scotland’s capital city in April 2021.

Tour Partner Group, the leading European groups specialist, has announced that it has acquired Experience Scotland, one of Scotland’s leading DMCs.

Coming fast after news that Scottish airline Loganair had signed a deal with Emirates to allow customers to access the Middle Eastern company's 155-country strong destination network, the…

120-bed Sleeperz Hotel Dundee opens July 9

The Edinburgh Marina development project received a shot in the arm this week when it was announced that, after months of discusson, Edinburgh Marina Holdings is close to signing a deal with…

Today, 16 March, we celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep - it's World Sleep Day! Good skin, a clear mind and better memory, these are only some of the benefits of a good night’s…

Virgin Hotels breaks new ground as it arrives in Europe with its first property in Edinburgh set to open in 2020.

Caledonian MacBrayne’s managing director Martin Dorchester has announced that he will remain in post due to a review of ferry services by the Scottish Government. In October 2016, the…

UK tourism boomed in 2016 - what are the key factors driving this growth? I think it’s our wonderful tourism product, and our collaboration with the great campaign our national tourist…

Travelodge has announced a pipeline of 15 hotels to open in the UK this year. Four new London hotels are due to open while others will also open in Southampton, Llandudno, Glasgow,…