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Festival to shine a light on region’s history and heritage
Press Releases • Aug 07, 2017 12:06 BST
A unique event linking more than 25 historic sites across the Scottish Borders will open this year’s Scottish Borders Heritage Festival.
Six Stunning Sites Unearthed in Search for Scotland’s Hidden Gems
Press Releases • Aug 01, 2017 13:22 BST
Winners chosen by popular vote include Viking-era monuments, a “castle on the hill” and a medieval burial ground.
A Viking Invasion
Press Releases • Jul 26, 2017 10:44 BST
Vibrant Glasgow got a taste of Scotland’s Norse history this week as a squad of Shetland Vikings descended on the city for an exciting and rambunctious visit. The ancient Scottish islanders were in Scotland’s largest city for some pampering and relaxation ahead of the Follow the Vikings events this September (2-3, and 9).
Check. Mate.
Press Releases • Jul 20, 2017 00:05 BST
Lewis Chessmen become part of ‘25 objects that shaped Scotland’s history’ on International Chess Day
An event-full summer
Press Releases • Jul 05, 2017 11:41 BST
VisitScotland highlights exciting opportunities to embrace the 2017 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology with exciting events planned across the country this summer
Top names at Paisley's first Weave festival
Press Releases • Jun 28, 2017 15:54 BST
Renowned names in Scotland’s literary scene are getting ready to make an appearance at Paisley’s first Weave festival this weekend.
Opening of Queensferry Crossing will be “once-in-a-generation spectacular”
Press Releases • Jun 20, 2017 11:57 BST
An Eques-train summer
Press Releases • Jun 05, 2017 10:02 BST
Visitors urged to travel on Borders Railway to experience unique riding festivals
From Swedes to Kiwis, we’re keeping a close eye on the competition
Blog posts • May 19, 2017 16:18 BST
VisitScotland Chief Executive Malcolm Roughead talks about the importance of keeping abreast of international trends and how Scotland can learn from other destinations.
Stornoway-bound for Board meeting
Press Releases • May 08, 2017 13:43 BST
VisitScotland Board meeting held in the Outer Hebrides
Fine and Dandie!
Press Releases • May 08, 2017 12:23 BST
Dandie Dinmont enthusiasts set to have ‘terrier-ific’ time at breed’s ancestral home in the Scottish Borders
The Story of Edinburgh Unveiled in 101 Objects
Press Releases • May 04, 2017 13:32 BST
New visitor experience set to draw tourists to explore the capital
Open season in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Press Releases • Apr 25, 2017 13:07 BST
Looking forward to a busy season ahead in the region
Looking ahead to the season
Press Releases • Apr 19, 2017 13:18 BST
Regional Director looks forward to the tourism season ahead in Moray Speyside
It's open season in the Highlands
Press Releases • Apr 18, 2017 15:04 BST
VisitScotland Regional Partnerships Director in the Highlands looks to the tourism season ahead
Season to celebrate
Press Releases • Apr 18, 2017 12:58 BST
Edinburgh and the Lothians set for start of tourism season
New Bucket List Challenge Launched on World Heritage Day
Press Releases • Apr 18, 2017 12:24 BST
Scotland’s six most iconic sites celebrated as part of the 2017 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology
Putting Big Houses in the Borders on the map
Press Releases • Apr 12, 2017 12:08 BST
A new full-colour, illustrative map has been produced by the Big Houses in the Scottish Borders group to highlight their stunning properties to increase visitor numbers and promote what the region has to offer.
Week of events to celebrate Midlothian's rich heritage
Press Releases • Apr 07, 2017 11:22 BST
A week-long programme of events has been launched to celebrate Midlothian’s rich heritage, cultural traditions and historic properties.
Rugby in train-ing!
Press Releases • Mar 20, 2017 10:20 GMT
Players scrum for train to historic Melrose rugby tournament