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Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad Vikings in the Torchlight Procession.

New venue announced for Edinburgh's Hogmanay as line-up revealed

PIC Lisa Ferguson 27/09/2025

Sam Heughan launches Galloway distillery

The Outlander star has taken over the former Crafty Distillery and rebranded it as Galloway Distillery

Sam Heughan: Nude scenes in Outlander were 'perhaps forced' in early days

Balvaird Castle near Bridge of Earn in Perth and Kinross. PIC: HES

15th Century castle open for first time in decade after Outlander role

Hutchisons Flour Mill Kirkcaldy. Men filling the bags of flour.

‘Proud to be in Kirkcaldy’ - Carr’s Flour Mill celebrates 200 years

The Tartan Army has taken over Boston

Tartan Army's charm offensive of USA sets up tourism boom back home

Sam Heughan unveils the Caledonian Sleeper's first full train wrap in London's Euston station, an Outlander-inspired design celebrating the series' connection to Scotland and economic benefit from tourism.

Night train to the Highlands embraces the Outlander effect

Radio 2 in the Park was due to take place in Stirling.

BBC to move Scottish music festival after 'feedback' from local events

Genesis Scottish Open tournament director Rory Colville, left, and Scottish Government Business Minister Richard Lochhead pictured at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian on Wednesday

£6.3m backing boost for Genesis Scottish Open from Scottish Government

A popular filming location, Doune Castle has featured in Game of Thrones as Winterfell, in Outlander as Castle Leoch, and in various scenes in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

VisitScotland 'excited and saddened' by last series of Outlander

Scottish city 'proud' to be named best place to visit in the UK

Texy Vera-Lawson, owner of Vera Bakery in Stirling, said she had noticed a rise in people travelling specifically in search for “great baking” over the past few years.

Rise in Scotland's artisan bakery scene drives new tourism trend

Ardtorna, Oban

All the winners of the Scottish Thistle Awards - including best pub

The Tartan Army marching to Cologne Stadium at the Euros.

Tartan Army fans told to sell Scotland tourism at 2026 World Cup

Tourists planning a trip to Edinburgh will find it difficult to ascertain whether an advertised price for accommodation includes the new visitor levy.

Exclusive Accommodation ads failing to tell customers if tourist tax included

Silver Sands Beach, Aberdour. Picture: Fife Council

Major transformation of hugely popular beach announced

Wardlaw Mausoleum at Kirkill, the traditional burial place of the Frasers of Lovat. PIC: Contributed.

Clan chief gifts 'Outlander' mausoleum to Highland community

The building was a VisitScotland information centre before its closure earlier this year.

Scots listed building to be brought back to life as 'Home of Golf' hub

Visitors flock to scenic tower with "better views" than Loch Lomond

Liz Lloyd, former chief of staff to Nicola Sturgeon

Funding announcement for golf contest at Trump International 'clumsy'

Cruachan Dam, part of the Cruachan Power Station complex in Argyll and Bute.

Power to the people: 60 years of Cruachan, Scotland’s hollow mountain

Hannah Darling pictured during this year’s Augusta National Women's Amateur at Champions Retreat

Hannah Darling and Lottie Woad both making pro debuts on Scottish soil

Scotland's many islands offer fascinating history, plenty of activities and incredible views.

Amazing Scottish Islands: 10 incredible islands to visit in 2025

Scotland is home to several remarkable collections of ancient standing stones.

Best Scottish Standing Stones 2025: Here are 8 ancient stone circles

Neil Coulson, CEO of St Andrews Links Trust, is flanked Scottish Government Business Minister Richard Lochhead and Rob Dickson, Director of Industry & Events at VisitScotland, at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh

Why Scotland 'must work together' to build on £317m St Andrews boost

Symposium Building – The Auditorium at Surgeons Quarter

How Edinburgh's historic venues are shaping modern business events

The Scotsman/North Coast 500 roundtable on campervans

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The food festival will take place in next to Paisley Abbey.

Paisley Food and Drink Festival 2025: Full lineup for the celebration

Dundonald Castle in South Ayrshire is operated by the charity Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO. In 2024, the site welcomed 29,000.

New push to highlight significant benefits of visitor economy to Scotland

Edinburgh launches new accessibility guide for the city

Edinburgh launches new accessibility guide for the city

There's plenty of inexpensive Easter fun to be had in Scotland this year.

Things to do in Scotland this Easter: 7 budget-friendly activities

Clare Coghill of Cafe Cuil at the Isle of Raasay Distillery

Owner of Skye cafe to bring Scottish food to New York's Tartan Week

As oil and gas supplies dwindle and the fight against climate change becomes urgent, more and more wind farms are being allowed by government (Picture: William Edwards/ AFP)

Readers' Letters: Why is scandal of constraint payments being ignored?

Since its conception in 2015, the route has exploded in popularity, particularly with campervan and motorhome users, to the frustration of some local residents.

Anger over 'winter wonderland' North Coast 500 season

There's plenty to do in Scotland between Christmas and New Year.

Twixmas in Scotland: 10 things to do between Christmas and New Year

Kenny McMillan & Guy Crawford - Highland Coast Hotels

NC500 approaches 10th anniversary - these hotels are asking what next?

A Couple Birdwatching On The Mull Of Oa On The Isle Of Islay, Inner Hebrides Credit VisitScotland / Paul Tomkins

The Scottish destinations named in world's best places to travel

Scotland is a great place to catch a dramatic sunset.

Scottish Sunsets: The 10 most popular spots to watch the sun go down

A view of South Uist from the plane coming in to Barra. PIC: Visit Scotland.

The Scottish islands named in the 'best destinations in world'

Two residents speak in St Boswells (left) in the Scottish Borders, while (right) Kingsbarns Beach is one of Fife's best. Picture: NationalWorld/PA

The two best 'secret villages' in Scotland to live in

Oasis last performed at Murrayfield Stadium in 2009.

Oasis fans face soaring prices as hotels charging up to £850 a night

Slow tourism usually involves people doing long-distance walks or cycling trips

Discover the 'alternative' North Coast 500 trail

Members of the Up Helly Aa 'Jarl Squad' parade through the streets of in Lerwick, Shetland Islands in January. The event is widely used to promote Shetland as a tourist destination. Meanwhile, budgets to manage visitors on the ground have been cut. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Scottish islands call for 'fairness' as tourism budgets cut amid visitor boom

Exclusive 'Existential threat' warning over future of Scotland's events and festivals

Visit Scotland to close every tourist information centre around the country

Research by VisitScotland has uncovered the nation's favourite Scots song with 9 in 10 of respondents (86%) saying they have fond memories of learning Scots songs at school. PIC: TSPL.

What are the top 10 favourite Scots songs?

Island music festival reveals £3.6m spin-off for economy after record audience

Storm Babet caused significant damage to the beach promenade in Montrose (pic: Angus Council)

St Andrews Harbour closes after Storm Babet causes slipway to wash away

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