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Scottish Thistle Awards 2025. The winners celebrate at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

6 businesses and individuals recognises at events and tourism awards

The plasma ball exhibit at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh

Calmer, Quieter, Inclusive: Sensory Sunday Launches at Camera Obscura & World o...

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions guides Kirsty and Eve on the rooftop terrace of the Castlehill attraction in Edinburgh.

Tourist attraction wins TripAdvisor award after 11,000 5-star reviews

Edinburgh will host the 2027 Tour de France Grand Depart

Tour de France 2027 could cost city £1.7 million

VisitScotland has a new vision as an economic growth agency under the direction of CEO Vicki Miller

VisitScotland’s new vision - Neil Christison

Edinburgh launches new accessibility guide for the city

Edinburgh launches new accessibility guide for the city

We must take some advice from the Monty Python team and always look on the bright side of life, says Steve Cardownie

Take some advice from Monty Python and always look on the bright side of life - ...

Family run caravan park named the best in Scotland

Drummohr Camping and Glamping Site in East Lothian has been voted the best outdoor park in Scotland

Five star holiday park crowned the best in Scotland

Fireworks from the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle – still in the top spot as the country’s most popular paid-for attraction – at last year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Boom time for Scottish tourism brings major boost to economy - Angus Robertson

The visitor centre shares a space with the council's customer hub. Image: Google.

Council considering options to keep city centre visitor centre open

Rosslyn Chapel continues to fascinate visitors two decades after The Da Vinci Code’s publication.

Rosslyn Chapel still feeling The Da Vinci Code effect two decades after its publ...

Face-to-face contact with visitors is being phased out. (Google Maps)

All tourist information centres to close as agency goes completely digital

Lothian Buses launches new to highlight Capital's royal connections

Edinburgh's Camera Obscura has welcomed its one millionth visitor since Covid. Picture: Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh.

Camera Obscura welcomes a million visitors since Covid

The charming and tranquil site has undergone two years of refurbishment and recently recived a five star rating from VisitScotland

Tranquil camping and glamping site awarded 5 stars by VisitScotland
The site offers luxurious glamping pods, spacious sites for camping and stylish holiday lodges with hot tubs.
Neil Johnstone

Camera Obscura: Tom and Giovanna Fletcher snapped enjoying iconic Edinburgh attraction

Celeb couple post for a pic as they tour one of Edinburgh's top attractions

The Aqua Park at Foxlake Adventures will be suitable for children from seven years old and all abilities.

Giant floating obstacle course coming to adventure park

The Kelpies are one of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions. Picture: VisitScotland/Kenny Lam

Demand for Scottish staycations slump as impact of rising household bills bites

'We pride ourselves on offering an authentic and personal local accommodation experience and this grant will allow us to further enhance that offering,' says the firm's founder Cassie Bouverie. Picture: contributed.

Accommodation booking site Private House Stays checks in funding boost

VisitScotland executive director of industry and destination development Rob Dickson presented the qualification certificates in a ceremony at the historic 16th century Riddle's Court in Edinburgh.

Tourist guides qualify in bumper numbers amid 'huge demand' for services

The Scottish Fashion Festival will return with an awards ceremony and runway catwalk show at the V&A Dundee museum. Picture: Julie Howden

Centuries of textile making to be celebrated at Scottish Fashion Festival

Edinburgh's Old Town, with the New Town, is a Unesco World Heritage Site (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland has pioneered the world's first Unesco trail – Angus Robertson MSP

The next meeting will take place at Dalkeith Country Park. Photo by Scott Louden.

Calling all tourism businesses

Stunning settings like The Renaissance Club in East Lothian, where the Rolex Series event will be staged for the fourth year in a row, being in golf tourists
Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Golf tourism boosts Scotland's economy by £300 million

Some of the workers at Foxlake Adventures, which operates as a social enterprise and is celebrating its tenth anniversary.

Scotland’s first wakeboarding park cheers tenth anniversary after tripling up

The Usher Hall is one of Edinburgh's best-known music venues.

Edinburgh to appoint its first music-writer-in-residence
Edinburgh is to appoint its first music-writer-in-residence as part of a joint campaign to bring people back into the city centre and champion the live music scene as it emerges from the pandemic.
Brian Ferguson

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New campaign aims to surprise people about Midlothian

Forever Edinburgh offered residents a £10 voucher on any of the Scotch Whiskey Experience Tours in March

Rewards are in short supply for struggling shops - Kevin Buckle

Newbattle Abbey College.

Midlothian Tourism Forum's next meeting

The Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill, in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Edinburgh named one of the world's best places to visit in 2022

Beecraigs Visitor Centre has been recommended to receive a share of the £2.6million fund

West Lothian visitor centre to receive share of £2.6m fund

Lights from Edinburgh Castle's 'Castle of Light' event illuminate the city skyline. The tourist sector in Scotland has been badly hit by the emergence of the Omicron variant, with events such as Edinburgh's Hogmanay festivities cancelled. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Tourist sector gets £9m to help with 'severe economic impact' of Omicron

The Scottish Summer Golf Pass covers the Genesis Scottish Open, the Senior Open and the AIG Women's Open.

New Scottish Summer Golf Pass on offer to fans in 2022

Dennis the Menace and Mary Queen of Scots paid a visit with eight-year-old Rocco Cesari and five-year-old Francesca Cesari to Luke Winter of the Story Wagon – a touring space offering creative writing, traditional storytelling and story sharing activities – at The Kelpies in Falkirk to launch Scotland's Year of Stories. Picture: VisitScotland/Chris Watt

Centuries of Scottish stories to be showcased in year-long culture celebration

St Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland. PIC: Lawrence OP/CC.

Sure, be like St Andrew but enough of the myth making about Scotland - Susan Dal...

The National Mining Museum Scotland, in Newtongrange.

Midlothian attractions discounting a great day out

Visit Scotland are offering families across the country Great Days Out in Scotland tickets for a multitude of visitor attractions with up to fifty per cent discount on regular prices.

Kate (6) and Roddy (9) Paulin ready for a historical discovery and lots of fun at the Scottish Mining Museum in Newtongrange, Midlothian.

New campaign offers days out in Scotland for half the price

Thousands of people can now apply for a subsidised short break.

More than 2500 unpaid carers to benefit from holiday voucher scheme

Tamfest, Ayrshire's Halloween festival, will be staged for the seventh time this month.

Halloween festivals secure Scottish Government backing under recovery drive

The Corrie Fee nature reserve in Angus is being highlighted by VisitScotland under the new campaign.

Overseas visitors urged to embrace 'slow travel' in Scottish tourism campaign

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Readers' letters: It’s England for us, thanks to Sturgeon!

The Scottish Island that Won the Lottery, a documentary shown on Channel 4, was just one of a raft of television programmes set in Scotland in the past year - satisfying a widespread desire from viewers to escape from the realities of current life

Why Scotland is top UK TV location for lockdown escape

Shona the Musical Choir were among the acts performing as part of this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: Jess Shurte

Future vision for Edinburgh festivals pledges no return to ‘status quo’

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been staged at Edinburgh Castle esplanade since 1950.

Edinburgh urged not to 'kill the goose that lays the golden egg' over festivals

MSC Virtuosa was barred from docking in Greenock in June because the Scottish Government continued its ban on UK cruises after they were permitted to resume in England

Resumption of international cruises from Scotland urged after decision delayed

Adam Bulley's picture was taken from Salisbury Crags around 10pm last November. Picture: Adam Bulley

Shot of castle emerging from fog crowned best image of Edinburgh during pandemic

A VisitScotland survey has revealed the five top awe-inspiring city sights across Scotland.

Edinburgh sights 'most awe-inspiring', according to new survey

The Pentland Hills walks are popular among tourists and locals, with the number of visitors far outweighing the number of spaces available.

Visit Scotland awards £588k funding boost to Pentland Hills Regional Park

Covid-19 heroes are being offered the chance to play in the Scottish Open Pro-Am in East Lothian next month. Picture: European Tour

Covid-19 heroes offered chance to tee up in Scottish Open pro-am alongside stars

Water Wellness looks to be the next trend to wash over Scotland, according to YouGov research commissioned by VisitScotland. (Image: VisitScotland)

The nature trend on the rise in Scotland that can improve people's health

Those signing up for an Edinburgh Leisure membership online throughout June will have no joining fee

Edinburgh Leisure encourage locals to spring into summer

The Black Isle Yurts glamping site can be found on a farm near Fortrose and Rosemarkie in the Highlands.

Scottish tourism sets its sights on new ‘workcation’ trend

Locals are being invited back to rediscover the beauty and magic of Scotland's Capital city

Residents asked to rediscover magic of Scottish Capital as restrictions lift

Braemar in Royal Deeside. Picture: Damian Shields/VisitScotland

Nearly one in four Scots rule out going on holiday this year

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