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IKNOW-SCOTLAND.CO.UK

Embrace the charm of Scotland like never before

By eTN

IKNOW UK launched the new travel portal http://www.iknow-scotland.co.uk earlier this year. The website is an online tourism resource for Scotland.

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Scotland

Are polyviscose kilts pulling the wool over tourists' eyes?

By scotsman.com

It's a piece of woven cloth eight yards long, usually worn by men making their marriage vows or, if Hogmanay gets out of hand, breaking them. Yet the kilt is more than that.

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Scotland

Tourism body 'should be scrapped'

By bbc.co.uk

A new tourism body should be set up in Scotland, a report by an independent committee of academics has claimed.

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Tapping Into Space Tourism

Scots countdown to space tourism

By bbc.co.uk

The night sky above Scotland could become as important to tourism as its landscape by day, according to experts on space and tourism.

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Scotland

Tourists in drunken hostage drama

By bbc.co.uk

A Swedish couple had their romantic Scottish holiday brought to an abrupt halt after they were taken hostage by a drunk sheep shearer, a court has heard.

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Scotland

Scottish tourist attraction bans English visitors in revenge for 1298 battle

The Edinburgh Dungeon said the one-day event is in revenge for the Battle of Falkirk, fought 710 years ago July 21st, at which more than 2,000 Scots were slaughtered by the Auld Enemy.

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Year Long Homecoming Celebrations Beckon Blood And Heart Scots

Come home to Scotland

By eTN

EDINBURGH, Scotland - Beginning in January 2009, Scots from near and far, with Scottish roots or a passion for Scotland, can enjoy the welcoming embrace of Scotland's "Homecoming" celebrations. Extending from January 24, 2009 (the 250th birthday of beloved Scots poet Robert Burns) to November 30, 2009 (St.

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Scotland

Edinburgh leader waking up to idea of making tourists pay bed tax

City leader Jenny Dawe has thrown her support behind controversial plans to introduce a bed tax for visitors to Edinburgh.

In a move which puts the idea back on the agenda, the Lib Dem leader said the extra money would be "very useful" for the city.

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"Whoever They Send Here, We're Gonna Catch 'em, We're Gonna Cook 'em, And We're Gonna Eat 'em"

Cannibal tale set to boost tourist trade

After 25 years cut off from London, Scotland will be reduced to a cannibal society ruled by Mohican-haired, tattooed thugs - and only a team of talented, determined southerners, led by a dogged expat, will be able to save it. This nightmare scenario might sound like the outcome of independence under the SNP predicted by a Labour Party think ... read more

Scotland

Tourism chiefs target Canada

Tourism chiefs are staging a major campaign to encourage Canadians to visit Edinburgh.

Officials at VisitScotland announced that they would be leading the drive this week as part of their Scotland In Toronto campaign.

Under the initiative, thousands of Canadians will be given the chance to trace their Scottish ancestry before ... read more

Scotland

Red tape threatens the authentic Scottish tourist experience

THE TURNBERRY Hotel used to buy its crabs fresh from the fishermen on the pier. Part of the experience of eating there was the fresh seafood. Now traceability and health and safety regulations require that the restaurant buy the same crabs a day later, once they have travelled 600 food miles for "tests".

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Scotland

Drive to promote hidden gems in £30m tourism bid

TOURISM bosses are to promote hidden gems on the outskirts as Glasgow as part of a drive to generate £30million.

East Renfrewshire plans to launch its first tourism strategy in a bid to bring in millions of pounds for the local economy.

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VisitScotland.com

Tourist website has to be worth a visit

Up until a few years ago, a website was seen as an adjunct, a marginally useful sideline to the main selling and marketing operations of commercial organisations.

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Scotland

Tourism to the fore as Scotland bids to lure back diaspora

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Scotland has long attracted crowds of tourists drawn by golf and whisky, but now the new government, which wants independence from London, says it is giving the sector a higher priority.

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Scotland

Friendly folk and Castle hit tourist heights

A typical tourist to Edinburgh stays for two days, visits the Castle, avoids the Scottish Parliament and thinks the city is too expensive.
But visitors who took part in a survey gave an average eight out of ten for service at the city's attractions, restaurants, cafes, shops and pubs.

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