Scotland Tourism News

Scotland’s independently owned B&Bs may take an increased share of the country’s multi-billion pound tourism market, with the Phase Two launch of a dedicated new website.

As part of a major redevelopment of Moto’s Kinross motorway service station, 8 new retail letting units that will appeal to field sports retailers and tourism operators are now on the market from CKD Galbraith and Thursz Property Consulting.

Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) says that people who live in or are travelling from Scotland can now benefit from cheap flights to Amsterdam.

First floor eco-office is available to let in Glentress Forest - the Scottish Borders' top visitor attraction. With A-grade efficiency rating, it could help tenants save money and meet their green targets - an ideal relocation for local businesses.

State of the art complex applauded by tourism minister

Historic Glenuig Inn plays host to sea-kayaking adventurers as they enjoy spectacular leg of one of the World's top 50 Tours of a Lifetime.

Scottish small group tour operator, Rabbie’s Trail Burners is on the hunt for new talent to join its award winning team, with its largest recruitment drive in the company’s 18 year history.

Western House Hotel at Ayr Racecourse in Ayrshire, Scotland has appointed Donald McInnes as Executive Chef.

Well known Perthshire Hotel Crieff Hydro launches its 2011 weddings at its free wedding fayre this Saturday and Sunday.

Independent producers will unite at Scotland’s largest hospitality show, ScotHot 2011, to urge hotels and restaurants to make the most of the nation’s rich natural larder and source local.

Ayr Racecourse has been voted Racecourse of the Year 2010 for Scotland and the North East of England by The Racegoers Club - the seventh consecutive year the course has won this coveted award.

Jumps horse racing returns to Ayr Racecourse on Wednesday 1 December with a seven race card due off at 12.20pm. The winter action continues through until the showpiece of the 2010/11 season: the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival on 15/16 April..

With Christmas and New Year being just around the corner many people’s thoughts are turning to a festive getaway, and what better way to spend it than in true Scottish fashion.

Turnberry, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scotland, has so much confidence in its unusually mild climate that it is offering a guarantee to golfers staying in the hotel this winter.

Highlands & Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) has an exciting new website built specifically with the passenger in mind.

Flying from Inverness to a number of Highlands and Islands Airports and back again is easy with HIAL, a public corporation that operates and manages eleven airports across Scotland.

Over 100 local business people gathered at the Ayrshire Connections Exhibition at Ayr Racecourse last week to be part of the launch of the brand new Ayrshire & Arran brand.

If you’ve never heard of the island of Barra you’re missing out on one of the most special destinations in the whole of Great Britain.

Western House Hotel at Ayr Racecourse has received the prestigious Four Gold Star Award from VisitScotland.

Scotland’s oldest trading Company has filed its 142nd set of annual accounts. And Crieff Hydro shows no sign of abandoning the trends of sustainability set by its1868 founders. Turnover and profit both up nearly 5%, bringing nearly £17M of revenue

Ardanaiseig Hotel in Argyll has today been awarded a third rosette for its restaurant, placing it in the top ten per cent of AA rated-restaurants in the UK. The hotel has also achieved the coveted ‘Inspector’s Choice’ status.

Whether you are looking for a weekend break in Scotland, conference facilities, or even a golf break, Adamton House Hotel in Monkton, Ayrshire is the place to be. Telephone 01292 673800 for booking and availability

Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of its first Hilton Garden Inn (HGI) hotel in Scotland, which will be the second HGI to open in the UK. This opening follows the signing of a management agreement with the St. Andrew Street Hotel Company.

One of mountaineering’s most celebrated writers and practitioners is to speak at this year’s Fife Outdoor Access Festival, which runs from Saturday 31st July – Sunday 8th August, in the first ever “indoor” event the festival has ever held.

Wigwam Holidays have been attending the Royal Welsh Show since 2006 and this year will be particularly significant for the company as the first Wigwam Holidays site will be launched in Wales.

Wigwam Holidays celebrated its tenth anniversary at The Royal Highland Show this year. To mark the occasion, Wigwam Holidays launched their new brand ‘Wigwam Cabin Company’ complete with new logo.

Turnberry, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scotland, has launched a range of new summer packages to help families escape the hassle of airport delays, long flights and volcanic ash clouds.

Whatever your reason for travelling to the Scottish Highlands, Highland and Islands Airports gives you a convenient means of travelling to your chosen location.

Wigwam Holidays set off down to the Northumbrian coast to Pot-a-Doodle Do Wigwam Village which are currently expanding their site from twelve to twenty wigwams® due to popular demand.

This Spring saw a new Wigwam Holidays site open in the Highlands of Scotland. With some of the finest scenery the country has to offer it is the perfect place to unwind and be at one with nature.

Wigwam Holidays set off to Northumberland this spring where five new wigwams® were welcomed onto Springhill Farm. With stunning scenery and plenty to do in and around Northumberland, it made the ideal Wigwam Holiday location.

Wigwam Holidays travelled down to Cornwall to deliver two new wigwams® to Ruthern Valley Wigwams. The site has been awarded a David Bellamy Conservation Scheme Gold Award and is sure to appeal to both adults and children from all walks of life.

Wigwam Holidays travels to the Scottish borders to deliver the first ten of twenty four brand new wigwams® at Glentress which is famous for its 7stanes mountain bike network.

Strathfillan Wigwam Village played host to a most unusual event in the form of a Fire Walk. As part of the Awakening Senses Fayre, guests were encouraged to participate in this event with those who did so saying it was a very uplifting experience.

One of Scotland’s most popular summer events is the Royal Highland Show with people from all over paying it a visit. Wigwam Holidays once again took up its place at the show with this year seeing a brand new wigwam® camping cabin design.

Mortonhall Wigwams® are only a short drive from Scotland's capital city. The New Year can be welcomed in true Scottish style with a cosy wigwam® to look forward to at the end of a nights festivities.

Strathfillan Wigwam Village was delighted to provide the setting for the first wedding to take place at a Wigwam Holidays site. A ceilidh took place in true Scottish style and wedding guests had a comfortable nights sleep in cosy wooden wigwams®.

Wigwam Holidays travels north all the way to the Shetland Isles to deliver two new wigwam® camping cabins for a new site opening up at Braewick. The Voe agricultural show was also taking place and the wigwams® proved a big hit.

Wigwam Holidays attended The Royal Highland Show and as always, it was a great success. A new shieling cabin was on display at the Wigwam Holidays stand which proved highly popular.

UK's only commercial seaplane service offers special flights to celebrate 100 years of seaplanes and Father's Day.

In October 2010 the breathtaking Ardanaiseig hotel will host a murder mystery weekend like no other. During a glamorous two night stay, guests will be invited to attend an indulgent evening of intrigue, hilarity, gourmet dining and murder most foul.

This September, the Ardanaiseig Hotel in the Scottish Highlands will play host once again to mushroom expert, Dick Peebles, for a weekend of foraging, food preparation, gourmet dining and superior hospitality.

Volcanic Ash and Air Strikes result in bookings rush

A two-day meeting launches the 2010 flat season at Ayr Racecourse this Wednesday and Thursday, 26-27 May.

New executive chauffeur service for golfers provides custom-made tours of the best Scotland has to offer.

The top ladies’ prize in British horse racing has been unveiled at Ayr Racecourse by reigning Miss Scotland Katharine Brown.

The Spires, operators of serviced suites accommodation in Aberdeen, Birmingham and Glasgow, is exhibiting at the Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East’s leading travel and tourism event, which opens its doors in Dubai tomorrow (May 4).

Fresh local produce is the secret of rising star chef’s success.

Ayr Racecourse has appointed Emma Marley as Clerk of the Course. Emma will assume her duties from early May.

Holiday makers urged to shake-off the winter blues at Scotland's leading island resort.