Tourism and events

Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs Fiona Hyslop's address at the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) Signature Sessions 2019 conference.

Written evidence provided by stakeholders to our national discussion on tourist taxes, which took place between November 2018 and January 2019.

High-level summary of the messages that emerged from our national discussion on tourist taxes, and summaries from roundtable discussions.

2018 findings of the Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands IndexSM (NBI) on Scotland’s international reputation.

Number of visitors and tourism spend continue to increase.

Prestigious golf tournament worth £120 million to Scottish economy. 

This document has been prepared to support our national discussion on transient visitor (tourist) taxes in Scotland. Comments can be sent to tourismdiscussion@gov.scot.

Projects to benefit from £3 million funding.

Funding for south of Scotland development

Increase in tourism spending. 

Sets out the findings for Scotland of the Small Business Survey 2017.

Support for Highlands & Islands natural and cultural assets.

A report commissioned by the Tourism Leadership Group setting out economic data and trends on tourism across Scotland.

Island projects first to be backed under new £6m fund.

Records shed light on the Bard’s politics and character.

20% more visitors from Europe choosing to come to Scotland.

European Championships among 2018 highlights.

Call to perform an act of kindness.

Support to ensure forest tourism continues to thrive.

Year of Young People launched.

Rise in overseas visitors coming to Scotland.

£6m to support popular sites around the country to grow and thrive.

Historic Environment Scotland properties in Dumfries and Galloway see 41% rise

Funding for science festivals and interactive exhibition.

Rise in island visitor numbers.

Champion swimmer Ross Murdoch named as ambassador.

Tourism boost strongly supported by visitors from North America.

FM welcomes announcement that Marriott International plans to open seven new hotels in Scotland.

Tourism programme extended until 2022.

Rise in inclusive tourism short breaks.

Historic concert venue to be renovated.

International visitors drawn by Scottish heritage.

£110 million benefit to Scotland from last year’s event at Royal Troon.

Brexit impedes cultural and tourism opportunities.

Sharp rise in North American visitors.

Battle of Arras and Dr Elsie Inglis confirmed as Scottish commemorations for 2017.

Report sets out work required to restore and protect iconic buildings and monuments.

Extra £300k to commemorate 70th anniversary of capital’s founding festivals.

Tourism industry facing “damaging consequences”.

Aim to grow bed and breakfast sector.

Summit discusses brexit impact on Scotland’s thriving cruise industry.

Summit discusses brexit impact on Scotland’s thriving cruise industry.