Falkirk and West Lothian tap into lucrative Screen Tourism market
A new campaign will use locations used on the big and small screen to showcase Falkirk and West Lothian as a visitor destination with the...
STA responds to Scottish Government’s Draft Budget
Marc Crothall, Chief Executive of The Scottish Tourism Alliance said: “The Scottish Tourism Alliance welcomes the announcements made in today’s draft budget, many of which have...
Year of Coasts and Waters Micro Local Area Grants
As part of Scotland’s Year of Coasts & Waters, YouthLink Scotland has launched a new small grants programme that will support young people from across...
Scottish Government lodges amendment to Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill to retain Uniform Business Rate
The STA is encouraged by the news that the Scottish Government has lodged an amendment to the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill...
Scotland looking like a No 1 for live music in 2020
On top of the recent news that the SSE Hydro, Glasgow is the 2nd busiest arena in the world for live music in 2019, only...
Delivering memorable experiences through Scotland’s food and drink
The topic of food tourism is going to be BIG on the menu at this year’s Scottish Tourism Alliance Signature Conference on 4th and 5th...
Industry News – January round-up
All the latest news, views and updates from Scotland’s tourism industry. Industry needs greater support A reduction in VAT on hospitality services, an immigration system which meets...
Finance, Economy and Fair Work: Economic Action Plan
Letter from Derek Mackay, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work 22 January 2020 Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work Derek Mackay MSP T: 0300...