Scottish Tourism Alliance

Tourists would pay a small additional charge for an overnight stay in the Capital, as happens in many other European cities.

Nicola Sturgeon plans could see Edinburgh tourist tax

The Scotsman Lounge is one of the most popular pubs on Cockburn Street in Edinburgh. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

One in three Scottish tourism and hospitality operators at risk of collapse

Underbelly is one of Edinburgh's most prominent entertainment companies.

Underbelly owes hundreds of thousands connected with 2019 winter festivals

Fully vaccinated passengers arriving into Scotland will still have to pay for Covid-19 tests under Scottish Government plans.

Testing of vaccinated travellers labelled 'economic self-harm' by tourism sector

Signature Group's Hannah McConnachie is backing younger workers

Young workforce can help lead Edinburgh out of lockdown

Visitors have been slowly returning to the Royal Mile in recent weeks. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Hopes of ‘staycation’ boom turn to dismay as most hotel rooms are left unsold

Edinburgh's normally-thriving tourism industry has been devastated this year. Picture: VisitScotland/Kenny Lam

Tourism chiefs warn of looming 'devastation' for after festive cancellations

Aparthotels are common in cities such as Edinburgh.

Aparthotels in plea for Scottish short-term licence exemption

VisitScotland chief executive Malcolm Roughead has warned many tourism businesses are now grappling with 'a question of survival.' Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Scottish tourism chief warns mass redundancies are looming

The boss of one of Edinburgh’s most popular tourist attractions has called on the UK and Scottish Governments to help family-owned visitor attractions across Scotland, after expressing concerns about their ability to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

Top Edinburgh tourist attraction chief ‘very concerned’ for survival of sector

Addressing the Scottish parliament on Wednesday (24 June), Sturgeon announced that from July 3 all self-contained accommodation will be permitted to open.

When will hotels in Scotland reopen? Date holiday cottages, B&Bs, and other holi...

Tourists wearing face masks at Edinburgh Castle in January. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell.

Scotland reopens: Tourism businesses set to restart in mid-July

Thousands of tourism jobs in Edinburgh are said to be under threat due to the impact of social distancing restrictions on the industry. Picture: Kenny Lam

Scottish tourism industry unites for plea over social distancing rule

Scots will be encouraged to "re-explore" their own country under plans to reboot the tourism industry over the next few months. Picture: VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

Scots to be urged to help reboot nation's ailing tourism industry

Tourism is one of the cornerstones of Edinburgh's economy.

Fears Scottish tourism is on 'brink of collapse'

Scottish Tourism Alliance chief executive Marc Crothall has warned it may take the industry at least 18 months to stage a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Scottish tourism industry slumps to 'ground zero'
Scottish tourism leaders say the industry has hit “ground zero” within the last few days as bookings have almost completely dried up in the face of official advice to limit social contact and stay at home in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

The new vision for the future of Scottish tourism was unveiled in Glasgow today.

Millions pledged for drive to curb growing environmental impact of Scotland's to...

A view of Edinburgh Castle from the Esplanade

New 'eco-tourism' guide to Scotland suggests visitors give Edinburgh Castle a mi...