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Funded Outdoor Activity Leader training course in March
21.02.2022
Includes paddlesport, archery, bushcraft, first aid and team buidling
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Tourism and Hospitality Development Programme
New Leadership and Performance Modules - APPLICATION OPEN UNTIL 28TH FEB 22
Tourism and Hospitality Development Programme - New Leadership and Performance Modules - APPLICATION OPEN UNTIL 28TH FEB 22
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Award-winning Scottish cruise company prepares for a busy 2022 season under new ownership
David Lambie, a professional ecologist, and owner of two popular Scottish-based wildlife tour businesses, has purchased the successful Northern Light Cruising Company from its long-term owner of 27 years, Mark Henrys.
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New forest safety warning
ahead of storms later this week...
Forestry and Land Scotland issue new forest safety warning ahead of storms later this week.
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Outdoor education - Further £2 million to support recovery
Outdoor education centres facing financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can apply this month to a new £2 million fund.
Outdoor education - Further £2 million to support recovery
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Webinar focusing on Scotland's Outdoor Experiences and how to work with the travel trade
Wild Scotland and Sail Scotland, in partnership with VisitScotland, are delighted to invite you to take part in our virtual session on working with the travel trade and digital basics on Thursday 10 February 2022 at 2 pm - 3: 30 pm
Webinar focusing on Scotland's Outdoor Experiences and how to work with the travel trade
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Marine, Adventure and Wildlife Tourism Business Survey 2022
The Marine, Adventure and Wildlife tourism strategy, led by Wild Scotland and Sail Scotland will aim to set out a clear, collective and compelling vision, which will focus on long term outcomes to drive Scotland forward as a leading global outdoors tourism destination for sustainable, and environmentally focused marine, adventure and wildlife activities and experiences.
Marine, Adventure and Wildlife Tourism Business Survey 2022
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Fully Funded Mental Health & Wellbeing Courses for Hospitality and Tourism
It has been the most difficult 24 months the industry has ever faced, and there has never been a more important time for the industry to invest in its most valuable asset, its people.
Hospitality Health in collaboration with HIT Scotland are delighted to be able to offer a selection of fully funded mental health and wellbeing training courses
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NEW AVALANCHE E-LEARNING LAUNCHED TO IMPROVE MOUNTAIN SAFETY
NEW AVALANCHE E-LEARNING LAUNCHED TO IMPROVE MOUNTAIN SAFETY
A new online avalanche awareness training initiative has been launched by The Snow and Avalanche Foundation of Scotland (SAFOS), with development support from member organisations Mountain Training Scotland and Glenmore Lodge.
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DigitalBoost Webinars are back!
19.01.2022
In partnership with the DigitalBoost team, VisitScotland has created a brand-new webinar programme of digital support.
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Year of Stories 2022 - Community Stories Fund
Year of Stories 2022 - Community Stories Fund
Organisations and groups working with communities can apply for up to £5000 to take part in and celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022
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Complete Storytelling Workshops
19.01.2022
Scotland's Year of Stories - complete storytelling workshops
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Short term lets legislation approved
Short term lets legislation approved
All short-term let properties will require a licence to ensure they are safe and the people providing them are suitable, under new legislation.
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Omicron measures to be lifted
18.01.2022
Omicron Measures to be lifted
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Funding Packages for Tourism Businesses Impacted by Omicron
12.01.2022
Wild Scotland continues to represent and lobby on behalf of members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Scotland's Wildest Tourism Winter Yet
17.12.2021
Scotland in winter is synonymous with rain and snow but a new campaign offering hikes, snowy trails and breathtaking views is launched in time for Christmas.
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COVID-19 Update Scotland
14.12.2021
The First Minister delivered a statement to Parliament today
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Year of Stories 2022 – Events Revealed
14.12.2021
VisitScotland introduce the new Themed Year for 2022, Scotland's Year of Stories.
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One man and his dog complete epic 5,000-mile rewilding trek across Canada
06.12.2021
Canadian PM and Scotland’s Deputy FM extol Perthshire musician’s ‘astonishing feat’
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Wild Scotland Winter Marketing Campaign
03.12.2021
Nuture your need for freedom and adventure campaign now launched, supported through the VisitScotland Sector and Destination Marketing Fund.
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Package Travel Regulations Seminar
02.12.2021
VisitScotland and the Scottish Destination Management Association are inviting the
Scottish industry to join a webinar session with Travlaw on 15 Dec.
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Family farm saves death-sentence beavers in historic relocation
30.11.2021
In a significant policy step, Argaty Red Kites in Perthshire has been granted Scotland's first edge-of-range beaver translocation licence.
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Great Days Out in Scotland Campaign Reopens for Applications
17.11.2021
The Great Days Out in Scotland Campaign has reopened for applications. You can apply from now until 30th November 2021.
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Tread Lightly - New marketing campaign film launched by VisitScotland
17.11.2021
VisitScotland campaign film, Tread Lightly, is part of a new environmental strand to the Scotland is Calling marketing campaign
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