Edinburgh's tourist tax risks cutting off access to all but the rich
It was, by any measure, a remarkable coup - a politician pulling off the seemingly impossible by announcing a new tax which ...
Fabulous ideas for some great days out in Scotland this February, whatever the weather
IT will soon be schools out time again when the kids enjoy class-free days for the February break. So how to keep them occupied and happy? Well the experts at VisitScotland have come up with a ...
Opinion
Would Glasgow's Egyptian Halls be better off in Edinburgh?
If the Egyptian Halls were in Edinburgh, would they be in this condition? Specific buildings, this being one of them, should be better protected ...
12 of the best romantic Airbnbs in the UK for cosy Valentine’s celebrations and couple’s trips
Romantic getaways don’t have to be sauntering down a Parisian street in the City of Love, or relaxing on the white sands of the Maldives – there are plenty of stays all over the UK that can provide ...
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National Trust launches storm appeal following extensive damage across Scotland
The National Trust for Scotland has launched an appeal to support emergency work needed to deal with the destruction caused by Storm Éowyn.
This 200-year-old cottage in the middle of nowhere has been given a Michelin star
Located in a tiny building near Ireland’s windswept Cliffs of Moher on the westernmost edge of Europe, the rustic Homestead Cottage restaurant might be considered an unlikely winner of a Michelin star ...
UK castle holidays enjoying tourism 'boom' after BBC Traitors
The BBC show has caused a 60 per cent surge in people searching for castle holidays, according to new research ...
'I raised my kids in Edinburgh Banana Flats and Trainspotting reputation is wrong'
Cables Wynd House has a notorious reputation while tenants say the reality of the Banana Flats - made famous by Trainspotting ...
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The cheaper alternatives to Europe's tourist hotspots – with fewer rules
Amid the crackdown on overtourism, consider these six destinations that are still very much welcoming visitors ...
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Empty buildings across Falkirk will no longer get rates relief
Empty non-domestic properties across Falkirk – including listed buildings – will no longer be given 100 per cent rates relief ...
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Limited edition whisky released based on Edinburgh’s iconic One O’Clock Gun
A LIMITED edition whisky has been released based on Edinburgh Castle’s iconic One O’Clock Gun. The One O’Clock Gun Whisky is being sold at Stor, the online shop of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) ...
Incredible new advert showcases the biggest blockbusters filmed in Britain – how many do you recognise?
THE UK is home to plenty of blockbusters from the romance of Notting Hill to the thrilling chase scenes of Mission Impossible. With so many memorable locations to visit, VisitBritain has launched ...