Posts Tagged ‘economy’
Awards to recognise enterprising former students
A new entrepreneur network for former students of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is being launched at an awards event next month. The SRUC Alumni Entrepreneur Network will allow enterprising former and current students, and staff, to network and share their experiences for the benefit of the whole community. A central focus of the network will…
Read MoreScots outdoor tourist attractions fared better than the rest
Outdoor visitor attractions fared much better than museums and indoor sites last year, as COVID-19 continued to devastate Scotland’s visitor attractions sector. New figures, published today by ASVA, the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions, in conjunction with Glasgow Caledonian University’s Moffat Centre for Travel and Tourism Development, reveal overall visitor numbers were more than 47%…
Read MoreVisitScotland unveils plans to support recovery of tourism
A multi-million pound global marketing campaign is set to bolster the recovery of Scotland’s valuable tourism and events industry by encouraging younger visitors to make Scotland their top travel choice this year. With 16-34 year olds expected to be among the first to travel this year, and global insights suggesting this age range will lead…
Read MoreEden Mill St Andrews gets permission for new distillery
Eden Mill St Andrews, the contemporary premium gin and Scotch whisky producer, has received full planning permission to build a new distillery and visitor centre in St Andrews. A 50-year land lease has been agreed and signed with the prestigious and world-renowned University of St Andrews. The new distillery, with its ambition to be one…
Read MoreAboyne Highland Games all set for August return
After an absence of three years, organisers have confirmed that Aboyne Highland Games will be held this August. The traditional Royal Deeside event, which attracts up to 10,000 visitors, will take place on Saturday, 6 August. It will mark the first time since 2019 that the games has been staged, after being cancelled for the…
Read MoreNew appointment at Scotland’s Rural College
A new appointment to Scotland’s Rural College will help the institution enhance and develop its business-led research portfolio and academia to business engagement. Dr Susannah Bolton, who has been appointed to the new post of vice principal – enterprise and knowledge exchange, will play a leading role in shaping and growing SRUC’s enterprise activities and…
Read MoreWinter Olympics star backs Here We Snow campaign
Beijing Winter Olympics ski star Kirsty Muir has called on Scots to hit the slopes as she joins a campaign to encourage more people to take up snow sports in her home country. Snowsport Scotland hopes the Aberdeen ski sensation’s incredible performance on her Winter Olympics debut at just 17 will inspire the next generation…
Read MoreA Midsummer Night’s Dream begins this week
A new production of Benjamin Britten’s atmospheric A Midsummer Night’s Dream opens with three performances at Theatre Royal Glasgow this week. Directed by Dominic Hill, artistic director of Citizens Theatre, it opens on Tuesday, February 22, before transferring to Festival Theatre Edinburgh for a further three performances. This show was originally due to be performed…
Read MoreDistillery’s £150,000 boost to help Highland Tourism
Highland Tourism has confirmed a major three-year investment of £150,000 from the award-winning Tomatin Distillery. The funding will ensure progress for the organisation’s roadmap for sustainable tourism in the Highlands. The six-figure sum represents new money that Highland Tourism has been able to attract through its excellent relations with the private sector and its vision…
Read MoreJim Murray and Sarah Parish to open River Deveron salmon season
The River Deveron District Salmon Fishery Board (RDevDSFB) and the Deveron, Bogie and Isla Rivers Charitable Trust (DBIT) have announced the opening date for the Deveron salmon season. It will take place in association with The Deveron Single Malt Whisky, owned by Bacardi. The Morison Trophy will be presented at the opening ceremony on Friday,…
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