Support for larger self-catering properties and B&Bs
Details of support for larger self-catering properties and B&Bs paying council tax have been confirmed by Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing. The £7 million Large Self-Catering Grant...
Scottish Canals: Diversifying Destinations During Post-lockdown Restart
Throughout the national COVID-19 lockdown during spring and summer of 2020, Scottish Canals witnessed a marked increase in the use of their towpaths by people...
Press release: Welcome boost for tourism industry with launch of new talent development programme
Press Release 12 January 2021 For immediate Release Welcome boost for tourism industry with launch of new talent development programme Scotland’s crisis hit tourism and hospitality industries have received...
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A round up of today's headlines: Scotland's virus lockdown 'unlikely' to be lifted Job loss fears of Scottish firms revealed in FSB survey Councils call...
Scottish Government announces targeted support for tourism and hospitality sectors
The Scottish Government has announced a £104 million package of support for the tourism and hospitality sectors. Areas set to benefit include: £19.2 million to provide...
Scottish business groups write to First Minister with request for ‘extraordinary’ package of funding in response to announcement of new restrictions
Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP First Minister of Scotland The Scottish Government St Andrew’s House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG 20 December 2020 CC by email: Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and...
STA Destination Forum meeting with the Cabinet Secretary
The Destination Forum met this morning to discuss the latest challenges for the industry around the current Coronavirus restrictions; the group was joined by the...
Scottish food stars spread festive cheer with ‘Taste Edinburgh’ campaign launch
Some of the biggest names in Scottish hospitality are coming together for the first time this Christmas to help Edinburgh’s leading independent restaurants, bars and...