Scotland Tourism News
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South of Scotland Destination Alliance launches with first campaign
The South of Scotland Destination Alliance has announced the organisation’s first major steps to making the destination a world-class tourism region.
voco Hotels to add two new Scottish properties
Marked with the upcoming opening of voco Grand Central in Glasgow and voco Edinburgh – Haymarket, the company is seeking to boost its place in the city break market.
Scotland arrivals to require ten-day hotel quarantine
Scottish transport secretary, Michael Matheson, has confirmed all visitors to the country will be required to stay in a designated hotel for ten days on arrival from Monday.
Edinburgh Airport opens new Covid-19 testing facility
The site offers fast and accurate lateral flow and PCR testing and is located through the Covid-19 screening entrance to the left of the departures entrance.
Scotland removes Dubai from quarantine-free list
Dubai has been removed from the safe travel list by the Scottish government. Authorities said the move was due to a rise in returning passengers testing positive with Covid-19.
Scottish travel agents set to benefit from new business support
The announcement follows discussions with business groups and sees a wide range of sectors benefiting, from taxi drivers and arts venues to travel agents and hospitality.
Scottish hospitality industry launches legal action against government
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association, Scottish Licensed Trade Association, UKHospitality (Scotland), Scottish Hospitality Group and Night Time Industries Association Scotland have joined forces.
Travel industry critical of Sturgeon holiday comments
The Scottish tourism industry has reacted with anger to comments from first minister Nicola Sturgeon advising against booking holidays overseas next month.
Scotland and Wales remove Greece from quarantine safe list
Quarantine restrictions will be imposed from tomorrow on people travelling from Greece to Scotland, the Scottish government has announced. Welsh authorities confirmed a similar move.
Hebridean Island Cruises acquires MV Lord of the Glens
HP Shipping, the owner of the luxury small ship Hebridean Princess, has announced the purchase of MV Lord of the Glens. The company snapped up the ship from the Magna Carta Steamship Company for an undisclosed sum.
Scottish travellers rue TUI cancellation decision
A TUI decision to cancel all of its chartered flights from Aberdeen for the remainder of the summer has been greeted with shock and disappointment by the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association.
Marmalade Hotel closes for renovations in Scotland
The work will see 23 new luxury guestrooms added to the existing 11, plus new relaxation facilities, securing Marmalade’s reputation as one of the most luxurious properties on the Isle of Skye.