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Some of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions.

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Ollie (left) Ferguson and Harry Ferguson (right) on their adventures

The 500 challenges being done by 'world's most adventurous kids'

Campers and cars on the NC500 near Ullapool, one of the areas which could benefit from a £4m fund to protect communities and infrastructure from pressures caused by high visitor numbers. Picture taken in July 2020.

The £6m to support Scotland's tourist hot-spots and 'hidden gems'

First Minister John Swinney and Finance Secretary Shona Robison.

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Consultation for a new visitor levy for the Highland region gets under way from today

Highland Council warned to 'tread carefully' on 'tourist tax' survey

Exclusive Cruise ship passengers and motorhome users face new 'tourist taxes'

Why I think the £40 motorhome pass for Highlands should be scrapped

Motorhome 'tax' for Scottish island backed using number plate cameras

'Staggering' numbers set for Skye landmark after Tripadvisor ranking

A campervan is parked in a car park near Fort William. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

The £40 motorhome pass decision as bays spray painted across Highlands

Police have warned motorhome owners to protect their vehicles after a spate of thefts. PIC: (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Motorhome owners urged to be 'vigilant' after spate of thefts

A motorhome crosses the Skye Bridge.

The Scottish island driving a plan to charge motorhomes

Scottish hospitality businesses adapting so they can rise to market challenges, ...

Royal Lochnagar welcomed 49,000 visitors in 2023.

Royal Lochnagar welcomes 49,000 visitors for whisky experience

Four of Scotland's least visited attractions,

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Some of Scotland's most popular attractions.

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“A new trend that is emerging is blended travel"

Stephen Leckie says: 'I’m pleased with the strong trading performance... considering the pressures we have faced on all fronts.' Picture: contributed.

Scots hotel group Crieff Hydro welcomes 'strong' FY trading despite hurdles

Ullapool Harbour (pic: Kenny Lam)

Cost of living and inflation blamed as tourism firms reveal ‘staycation’ slump

If the ‘best things in life are free’ then it could be said that many of the best things are in Glasgow as you don’t have to break the bank to have a good time here.

25 Incredible attractions in Glasgow that are free to visit

The building society notes that it helped fund the purchase of The Inn on Loch Lomond, Luss. Picture: contributed.

Cumberland Building Society notes investment of £45m into Scots tourism sector

Ben Nevis is a popular draw for tourists visiting the Highlands

Warning tourism businesses “won’t survive” because of government policies

While many Scottish tourism businesses aren’t in a position to offer big wage increases, there are other ways to attract potential employees

Ad Feature Retaining staff in sustainable tourism

In his down time, Stephen is a classic car enthusiast but he also enjoys walking with his wife, Fiona, in his favourite part of the country

Spring Travel: Meet the man in the driving seat

Tourism and hospitality businesses in visitor hotspots such as Edinburgh's Old Town have faced soaring bills and cost-of-living spending pressures.

Demand for 'immediate' action as Scottish tourism operators crippled by costs

SNP leadership contender Kate Forbes has signalled a significant rethink of plans to restrict alcohol advertising if she becomes First Minister (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Plans to restrict alcohol advertising risk doing more harm than good

Tourism bodies have hit out at the proposed ban on alcohol advertising. Picture:Jeff J Mitchell/Getty

Tourism bodies compare alcohol advertising ban to Brexit

Tourists wearing tartan hats walk along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. PA Photo. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Tourist tax more popular in Edinburgh than any other part of Scotland

Audrey Ferrie, Consultant and licensing specialist at Pinsent Masons

The hospitality sector is now at breaking point - Audrey Ferrie

The popularity of landmarks such as the Old Man of Storr has driven a huge increase in numbers of visitors to Skye, but hospitality businesses are struggling with a staffing crisis as the season gets underway. PIC: Tom Stromner - Flickr - CC

Skye braces itself for holiday season as staffing crisis hits island

Filmed in the Highlands near Spean Bridge, Edinburgh's Hogmanay hosts the premiere of the first instalment of its 2020 online celebrations, entitled Fare Well.

Scottish Tourism Alliance boss Marc Crothall on the industry and challenges ahea...

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

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has been urged to act to help Scottish tourism.

Tourism sector demands action from UK Government on workforce crisis

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

Patrons are served in The Huxley in Edinburgh in line with parts of the country moving into level two restrictions, while Glasgow remains in level three. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Plea for half-hour talks with Nicola Sturgeon over Covid restrictions

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

Loganair chief executive Jonathan Hinkles has called for a swift decision on travel restrictions

Islands 'losing £2m bookings a week' from travel restrictions uncertainty

Cul Mor, Suilven and Canisp mountains - just a few of the wonderful landmarks found on the North Coast 500 driving route. (Picture: djmacpherson/Creative Commons)

North Coast 500 gives hope to tourism industry – Scotsman comment

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

Gleneagles is one of the major Scottish hotels to already announce its closure due to increased restrictions.

More hotels set to close in 'most desperate time' of pandemic for industry

Groups representing Scottish businesses have written council leaders calling for town and city centre parking charges to be waived ahead of Christmas. (Photo by Andy Buchanan / AFP)

Scots businesses urge councils to waive parking charges in run-up to Christmas
Groups representing Scottish businesses have written council leaders calling for town and city centre parking charges to be waived ahead of Christmas.

A man stacking away chairs outside The last Drop pub in The Grassmarket, Edinburgh.

Scottish coronavirus tier system will cause 'wave of trauma and mental anguish'

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

Sandy Fraser, owner of the Oak Tree Inn and village shop in Balmaha in Loch Lomond, said he did not blame most tourists to the area for waste problems

Tourism businesses call for industry to 'stop berating' domestic visitors

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...

Nicola Sturgeon says English visitors are "welcome in Scotland"

Nicola Sturgeon says English visitors 'welcome in Scotland'

Mariusz Brzyk, assistant manager of Paddy Cullens pub in Dublin, takes delivery of fresh Guinness in preparation for bars re-opening in the UK and Ireland. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

One third of Scottish hotels say they will not reopen next month

Education Secretary John Swinney speaks with pupils and their teacher in the time before coronavirus (Picture: Ian Rutherford)

Will Scotland's coronavirus cure prove worse than the disease? – Murdo Fraser

The view of Loch Maree from Glen Doherty is on the North Coast 500 scenic route around the Highlands. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Nicola Sturgeon admits fears over 'anti-tourism' sentiments when lockdown eases

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'

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