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Ben Nevis was originally a huge active volcano which exploded and collapsed inwards millions of years ago. Now, it is simply a quintessential example of the beauty of Scotland and a 'must' for hikers in or visiting the country.

National Geographic crowned Scottish Highlands in ‘Best of the World 2023' list

A couple survey Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire. Picture: VisitScotland

Surge in North America visitors to Scotland recorded

A festival celebrating the film's 40 anniversary has been cancelled (Moviestore/Shutterstock)

Local Hero festival in Aberdeenshire cancelled

Views along the Kirkpatrick C2C route which opens for public use this summer (pic: Andy McCandlish)

New cycle path stretching 250 miles across Scotland launches in July

Down on the Farm provides a unique accommodation experience for anyone looking for the perfect getaway

The quirky Scottish holiday lets seeing a bookings boom despite the downturn

Gail Porter was this year's Grand Marshal at the Tartan Day Parade in New York City (Picture: Ian West/PA)

Tartan Week shouldn’t be a nationalist affair – UK Government needs to do more

Footpath improvements have recently been made near the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

We must work together to preserve Scotland's beautiful countryside

The 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships will create history with 13 championships in one 'mega event' in Scotland in August.

Scottish Government to spend nearly £36m on cycling 'mega event'

Peterhead Prison Museum's popular Prison Break returns this year.

Aberdeenshire tourism chief looks forward to season ahead

The 150th Open at St Andrews was a part of the sustainability drive through Scotland’s summer of golf in 2022. Picture: Liam Allan/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Scotland's Sustainable Golf drive shortlisted for Sport Industry Award

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

A bottle of Timorous Beastie

What whisky to choose this Burns night - from bargain buys to whisky pairings

Robert Burns took seven out of the top ten spots in a poll of Scotland's favourite Scots poems

Robert Burns’ poems must never be forgotten – Scotsman comment

Actor James Cosmo has given a new recital of Scotland's favourite Scots poem. PIC: Visit Scotland.

Favourite Scots poem revealed as actor James Cosmo gives recital of winner

Continuum Attractions, is taking over one of Scotland’s most famous visitor attractions, The Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition.

New owner and refurbishment planned for Loch Ness Centre

'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

James Cosmo.

Games of Thrones star James Cosmo launches new Scottish film location guide

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

Craig Milne (Director of Operations, Still Spirit), David Jackson (VisitScotland Regional Director) and Daniel Milne (Managing Director, Still Spirit).

Pitmedden whisky shop toasts 5 Star national tourism rating

Keep Scotland Beautiful ensures policy is clean, green and sustainable - Katie M...

Louise Duncan will be making her professional debut in the Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open at Dumbarnie Links in Ayrshire.

Louise Duncan set for pro debut in Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open

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

Kitchen Coos and Ewes offer farm tours and experiences where you can see Highland cows and Beltex sheep in their natural, farm environment in south west Scotland. Picture: VisitScotland

Major survey aims to boost growth in agritourism

'We are urging people across Scotland to support the tourism and events industry in any way they can,' says VisitScotland (file image). Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images.

Plea to support Scots tourism, with hopes Easter weekend will kick-start season

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

Edinburgh to appoint its first music-writer-in-residence

Amy Macdonald PIC: Roger Deckker

Music review: Amy Macdonald, Hydro, Glasgow

SWG3 has become one of Glasgow's best-known live music venues n recnt years.
Picture: Ryan Johnston

Glasgow launches campaign to become the UK's number one music city

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

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

Pic: (l to r) Helen Feary (RHS), Frances MacKenzie and Pamela Bruce (both members of the gardening team at Attadale), Joanna Macpherson (Attadale Gardens owner).

Discover Scottish gardens and lift the soul - Joanna Macpherson

Jessie Mann, thought to be Scotland's first female photographer, is among 50 women in the running to have her story told in the Perth City Hall Museum, which is due to open in 2024. PIC: CC.

Women's history to come into full view at Scotland's newest museum

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

A public sector wage floor of £10.50 per hour will benefit many care workers from April next year (Picture: Peter Byrne/PA)

Here's what the Scottish Budget is designed to do – Kate Forbes MSP

The 10th hole at Dundonald Links, where the 2022 Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open will be held.

Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open returning to Dundonald Links in 2022

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

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

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

Val McDermid in conversation with Dame Joan Bakewell in Edinburgh International Book Festival's first livestreamed event.

Scotland's events sector can rebuild on a new climate-friendly model - Paul Bush

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.

Top five most awe-inspiring city sights in Scotland

Back to the good old days....nostalgia and fond memories of holidays of yesterday are expected to drive tourism in Scotland this summer. This picture, from 1969, shows a couple holidaying at Glencoe. PIC: Visit Scotland.

Nostalgia of Scottish summer holidays past to drive tourism recovery

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

Tracking the impact of Scottish agritourism

Are these the most essential walks in Scotland?

7 wondrous Scottish walks

The North Coast 500 route has seen an influx of camper vans and tourists (Picture: Paul Campbell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: VisitScotland to blame for campervan chaos

Eco-tourism is growing, so why not take a break in another part Scotland with an eco-friendly cottage?

Here are 10 beautiful eco-friendly cottages available to rent in Scotland

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

The £124,000 campaign got underway today. Picture: VisitScotland / Luigi Di Pasquale

Scotland launches good behaviour campaign to ‘protect’ countryside and wildlife

The Scotsman Top Stories

Deadly cladding was identified in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Picture: PA

Minister must outline details of cladding deal with housebuilders in Holyrood

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce the party's net zero energy strategy during a visit to Scotland's oil and gas heartland in Aberdeen next month. Picture: Robert Perry/PA

Labour plan to ban new North Sea oil and gas branded ‘pie in the sky’

Dunoon Grammar School has been hailed as a model for other schools (Picture: Dunoon Grammar School/PA Wire)

Why one secondary school is being hailed as a model for others