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Tourism campaign to draw golfers to Scotland

A campaign to entice golfers to Scotland from across the world has been launched by the country's tourism body.

Flyglobespan Airline

Scotland's Flyglobespan goes bust

Scotland's biggest airline, Edinburgh-based Flyglobespan, has been placed in administration with all scheduled flights cancelled.

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Loch Ness Monster 'family-friendly' to boost tourism

The Loch Ness Monster has been "rebranded" by the film industry during the last decade, according to an expert on cinema.

A Boycott Of Scotland?

Some in US call for boycott of Scotland

The release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset al-Megrahi has sparked calls for a boycott of Scotland by some Americans angry that he was allowed to go home to Libya to a hero's welcome.

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Scottish tourism stands to lose millions

Millions of pounds in business and hundreds of jobs could be lost if the UK Government doesn’t change their stance on the decision to scrap tax concessions for people who run self-catering holiday h

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Castles targeted to boost tourism

Owners of castles and tower homes across Scotland have been encouraged to apply for refurbishment funding in a bid to boost tourism.

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Paradise found as St. Kilda tourists soar

It is the ultimate "get away", a wind-swept visit to the island on the edge of the world. Bored with sun and sand, but not sea, tourists are flocking in record numbers to St. Kilda.

New Organization Launches Marketing Initiative

Scotland targets increased cruise ship traffic

Scotland's increasing popularity as a destination for cruise ships is in line for a further boost with the launch of an organization to promote and market its ports and many visitor attractions intern

Scotland: See The Country, Taste The Spirit

Distillers toast spirited tourists as whisky route brings in £25m

Scotch whisky's global appeal has led to an unprecedented surge in the value of its 'whisky route' as new figures reveal more than one million tourists visited distilleries last year, spending more th

Homecoming Scotland 2009

Scotland marks poet Robert Burns' 250th birthday

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Scottish poet Robert Burns gave the English-speaking world some of its most famous sayings and sentiments, including the New Year's favorite "Auld Lang Syne" and the rhapsody,

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Like Action and Adventure? Travel to Scotland

If the typical tourist experience bores you to tears and you can't take yet another bus tour, adventure travel just might be for you.

IKNOW-SCOTLAND.CO.UK

Embrace the charm of Scotland like never before

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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Are polyviscose kilts pulling the wool over tourists' eyes?

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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Tourism body 'should be scrapped'

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

Tapping Into Space Tourism

Scots countdown to space tourism

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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Tourists in drunken hostage drama

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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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.

Year Long Homecoming Celebrations Beckon Blood And Heart Scots

Come home to Scotland

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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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.

"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