Scotland’s Highlands has witnessed only 114 coronavirus deaths to date. But the possible influx of tourists when the travel sector reopens from July 15, has the residents worried, The Guardian says in a report. Homemade “tourists go home” signs that appeared at the start of the lockdown to deter isolation tourists may have been removed, but Nicola […]
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Pubs, cinema to open from July 15 in this tourist destination famous for kilts and bagpipes
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Jun
Jun
Pubs, hairdressers and cinemas will be able to open from July 15 if coronavirus cases continues to decline in Scotland, its First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Sturgeon said the move was possible thanks to “real and sustained progress” in suppressing Covid-19. People in Scotland will be allowed to meet up with two other households indoors […]
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Sep
Sep
Expedia Group, one of the world’s largest online travel companies, and Scotland’s national tourism board, VisitScotland, have joined hands to help drive travel demand by supporting the country’s hoteliers. Expedia Group and VisitScotland have come to an agreement to build awareness of its value-adding technology tools, help maximise hotels’ offering and boost travel demand, particularly […]
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Jan
Jan
Scotland sets new record with 15 per cent increase in overseas arrivals in 2017. The new flight routes and favourable exchange rates are said to be the driving forces behind the increase in foreign tourist arrivals. The combined number of domestic and overseas tourists in Scotland has increased by two percent, taking the tally to […]