Scotland Tourism News

Tips for a luxury trip to the Scottish highlands
Scottish Highlands is an excellent place that you could have chosen for your luxurious vacation away from home. Scotland scores very well when it comes to beautiful places that one could visit in Europe. There is just so much to offer, starting from the history and culture that is present in the Scottish Highlands to the natural, rugged beauty of the place.

Breaking Travel News interview: Chris Foy, chief executive, VisitAberdeenshire
With summer approaching and plans for the Platinum Jubilee being finalised, the tourism trade in Aberdeenshire is poised to seize its moment. Here Breaking Travel News chats with VisitAberdeenshire chief executive, Chris Foy, to find out more

Air Canada to return to Edinburgh this summer
Air Canada has announced it will resume a non-stop seasonal service between Edinburgh and Toronto. The carrier will offer the route six times a week from June 1st.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh to welcome first guests in June
Virgin Hotels has set reservations live for its first European hotel, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. The property is situated in the landmark India Buildings in the Old Town.

SPAA: No Christmas bonus for Scottish travel agents
The plight of Scottish travel has been laid bare by the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association, as travel agencies stand empty on what is usually the biggest holiday purchase day of the year.

United Airlines to return to Scotland in the spring
United will resume daily services between Scotland and the United States next year. Starting March 5th, the airline will resume daily non-stop service between Edinburgh and New York.

SPAA calls for return to travel as organisation reaches milestone
The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association celebrated 100 years since its founding with the message that the “fear factor” around international travel must stop.

Scottish agents still suffering pandemic hangover
A survey of its members by the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association has revealed that the majority of travel agencies have been operating at ten per cent or less of their pre-pandemic revenue.
Emirates to return to Glasgow on Wednesday
Until the end of October, flights between Dubai and Glasgow will operate four times a week on Emirates’ Boeing 777-200LR, in a two-class configuration.

The Resident Edinburgh set to debut in 2024
Mactaggart Family & Partners has exchanged contracts to purchase the latest location for Resident Hotels. The property, the Resident Edinburgh, is due to open in 2024 after a full repositioning of the building.

Industry gives cautious welcome to Scotland tourism changes
The travel industry has welcomed news from Nicola Sturgeon that Scots who have been double-jabbed against Covid-19 will not have to self-isolate if they are coming back from an amber list country.

Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association criticises latest Sturgeon comments
Scotland first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, yesterday said progress in tackling coronavirus in the UK must not be put in jeopardy with “too lax a position on international travel”.