Virtual tourists encouraged to sketch now, visit later
It’s an iconic and imposing landmark – and Sumburgh Head and lighthouse is being used to entice artists as part of a tourism campaign. VisitScotland…
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Carmichael makes VAT call for tourism
A call has been made for a “bold” cut in VAT on domestic tourism from 20 per cent to five per cent as part of
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Calls for new tourism campaign made in light of closures caused by Covid-19
Calls are being made of the Scottish government to fund a campaign to support hospitality and tourism. It comes after businesses in England heard they…
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Lonely Planet name Shetland one of ‘Best in Europe’
Shetland has been named as one of the best tourist destinations in Europe by the travel guide publisher Lonely Planet.
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Tourism association hopes new role will help extend visitor season
A new tourism “development officer” has been appointed and one of her aims will be to extend the traditional tourist season.
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Tourist industry wants visitors to spend millions more
A new strategy has been launched for Shetland’s tourism industry – with a target to increase visitors’ spending by £10 million in the next five
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Wool Week underway with hundreds of visitors expected
The ninth annual celebration of Shetland’s knitting heritage kicked off today (Saturday). More than 600 visitors are expected to travel to the isles to attend…
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Cruise visitors will double Lerwick’s population
The population of Lerwick is set to double tomorrow (Tuesday) with the arrival of two cruise ships. One of those vessels counts among the largest…
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Tourism ‘coo van’ on the moo-ve around isles
Visitor attractions – including Sumburgh Lighthouse, Unst Heritage Centre and Scalloway Museum – are to be visited by a VisitScotland “coo van” next week.
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Hotel chain sets its sights on ‘up-and-coming’ destination Lerwick
The national hotel chain Travelodge has written to Shetland Islands Council to propose a new hotel in Lerwick.
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MSP encourages island communities to apply to £6 million rural tourism fund
Local groups are being encouraged to apply for a share of a new £6 million rural tourism infrastructure fund being rolled out by the Scottish
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Record cruise season predicted
Another record-breaking cruise season is being predicted by Lerwick Port Authority, with nearly 100,000 passengers due to visit the isles over the next eight months….
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Shetland Wool Week organisers hail festival as one of the best yet
Shetland Wool Week drew to a close at the weekend with final classes, a sell-out Makers’ Market and a grand finale of teas.
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Lerwick cruise visits drop slightly – but port authority expects record traffic in 2018
Lerwick Harbour is on course for record cruise traffic next year.
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