Tag: visitscotland

Opinion
Now is your time to slow down and experience Scotland

The reopening of tourism is a delicate balance between to needs and aspirations of visitors and the health and well being of the providers. Here VisitScotland chief executive Malcolm Roughead gives a personal view of the way forward for everyone.

News
Responsible tourism campaign launched by VisitScotland

VisitScotland has announced a responsible tourism campaign to raise awareness of the importance of exploring the outdoors responsibly with the focus on asking people to leave no trace of their visit and protect Scotland’s stunning countryside. 

Opinion
Working together to reopen tourism

With lockdown restrictions due to be eased next month VisitScotland chief executive Malcolm Roughead talks about the recovery of tourism in Ayrshire & Arran and the establishment of a new tourism strategic group in the region.

News
Tourism on Arran is reconnecting with the world

Arran has taken part in an inaugural virtual event pilot run by VisitScotland to link Ayrshire and Arran tourism businesses with global tour operators and travel agents, which has been hailed a success by those who took part.

Leisure
West coast tourism gets £40,000 funding boost

A collaboration between 21 of Scotland’s west coast destination partners and WildScotland, with CalMac Ferries also a key partner, West Coast Waters will enable national, regional and sectoral tourism groups across Scotland to deliver partnership marketing campaigns.