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Visitor attractions in Scotland record fifth year of growth

The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions has announced that visits to its member sites rose again in 2018.
The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) has announced that visits to its member sites rose again in 2018 – the fifth year running that an increase in numbers has bee… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/visitor-attractions-scotland-record-fifth-year-growth/

New Mary Queen of Scots film puts Scotland in the spotlight

A new film about Mary, Queen of Scots, is helping to inspire renewed interest in the story of Mary Stuart and the places in Scotland connected to her.
A new film about Mary, Queen of Scots, is helping to inspire renewed interest in the story of Mary Stuart and the places in Scotland connected with her. Saoirse Ronan as Mary, Q… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/new-mary-queen-scots-film-scotland-spotlight/

New campaign encourages visitors to See South Scotland

A major new campaign promoting the South of Scotland as a holiday destination to visitors from across the world has been launched by Scotland's national tourism organisation.
A major new campaign promoting the South of Scotland as a holiday destination to visitors from across the world has been launched by Scotland's national tourism organisation. … https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/new-campaign-encourages-visitors-see-south-scotland/

Global honour for Scotland's Highlands and Islands

Scotland’s Highlands and Islands have earned their place as one of the top must-see destinations in the world in 2019.
Scotland’s Highlands and Islands have earned their place as one of the top must-see destinations in the world in 2019. Glenfinnan Viaduct © VisitScotland / Jakub Iwanicki Tr… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/global-honour-scotlands-highlands-and-islands/

V&A Dundee celebrates 100,000 visitors

The new V&A Dundee in Scotland has welcomed its 100,000th visitor to the museum after just three weeks.
The new V&A Dundee in Scotland has welcomed its 100,000th visitor to the museum after just three weeks. V&A Dundee, Scotland © Hufton+Crow As Scotland’s first design museum, … https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/v-dundee-celebrates-100000-visitors/

Ireland ranked fourth in world and Scotland fifth for travel experiences

Ireland has been ranked the fourth best destination in the world for ‘travel experiences’ by TripAdvisor, while neighbouring Scotland came fifth.
Ireland has been named as the fourth best destination in the world for ‘travel experiences’ by TripAdvisor, while neighbouring Scotland came fifth. Howth Peninsula, Dublin, Irel… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/ireland-ranked-fourth-world-scotland-fifth-travel-experiences/

Follow in the footsteps of John Muir

Known to many as the ‘Father of the National Parks’ in the USA, John Muir was born in Scotland and spent the first 11 years of his childhood there. On a tour of the UK, why not discover his roots?
Known to many as the ‘Father of the National Parks’ in the USA, John Muir was born in Scotland and spent the first 11 years of his childhood there. On a tour of the UK, why not di… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/follow-footsteps-john-muir/

New movie inspires walkers to visit Scotland

A movie about an octogenarian tackling one of Scotland’s most iconic mountains is set to inspire visitors to pull on their hiking boots, says VisitScotland.
A movie about an octogenarian tackling one of Scotland’s most iconic mountains is set to inspire visitors to pull on their hiking boots, says VisitScotland. Edie star Sheila Han… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/new-movie-inspires-walkers-visit-scotland/

Funding boost for fiddle festival

An international family-friendly festival which celebrates the many styles of fiddle playing and associated dance traditions that exist around the North Atlantic has benefited from new funding to expand its programme.
An international family-friendly festival which celebrates the many styles of fiddle playing and associated dance traditions that exist around the North Atlantic has benefited fro… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/funding-boost-fiddle-festival1/

A warm welcome in the Scottish Borders

Robin Richards from Janet Redler Travel & Tourism enjoyed a tour of the Scottish Borders in March, with thanks to the Midlothian & Borders Tourism Action Group (MBTAG). Here is Robin’s blog about the tour.
Robin Richards from Janet Redler Travel & Tourism enjoyed a tour of the Scottish Borders in March, with thanks to the Midlothian & Borders Tourism Action Group. Here is Robin’… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/blog/warm-welcome-scottish-borders/

Glasgow marks 150th anniversary of Charles Rennie Mackintosh

2018 will see a year-long programme of events taking place in Glasgow to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
2018 will see a year-long programme of events taking place in Glasgow to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Exhibitions, seminars and to… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/glasgow-marks-150th-anniversary-charles-rennie-mackintosh/

Countdown to V&A Dundee opening

V&A Dundee, Scotland’s first design museum, will open to the public on Saturday 15 September 2018.
V&A Dundee, Scotland’s first design museum, will open to the public on Saturday 15 September 2018. Designed by internationally acclaimed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, V&A … https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/countdown-v-dundee-opening/

Enjoy a Scottish soundtrack on Burns Night

25 January is known worldwide as Burns Night, the birthday of Scotland’s bard Robert Burns. Now music fans can get into the celebrations with a special Burns inspired playlist, launching on all streaming platforms.
25 January is known worldwide as Burns Night, the birthday of Scotland’s bard Robert Burns. Now music fans can get into the celebrations with a special Burns inspired playlist, la… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/enjoy-new-soundtrack-burns-night/

Discovering Moray Speyside

Janet Redler Travel & Tourism was proud to be one of a number of inbound tour operators to visit Moray Speyside in the North East of Scotland on a UKInbound familiarisation (fam) trip recently.
Janet Redler Travel & Tourism was proud to be one of a number of inbound tour operators to visit Moray Speyside in the North East of Scotland on a UKInbound familiarisation (fam) … https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/discovering-moray-speyside/

New map of Scotland provides 'ginspiration' for travellers

VisitScotland is helping to quench the thirst of gin fans the world over with the creation of an interactive map which pinpoints the country’s gin producers.
VisitScotland is helping to quench the thirst of gin fans the world over with the creation of an interactive map which pinpoints the country’s gin producers. While Scotland … https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/new-map-scotland-provides-ginspiration-travellers/

Scotland named most beautiful country in the world

Scotland has been named the most beautiful country in the world in a poll of Rough Guide readers. The other countries of the British Isles also came out well, with England seventh, Wales tenth and Ireland eighteenth.
Scotland has been named the most beautiful country in the world in a poll of Rough Guide readers. The other countries of the British Isles also came out well, with England seventh… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/scotland-named-most-beautiful-country-world/

North Coast 500 route boosts Highland tourism

The North Coast 500 tourist route, which was launched in 2015, has had a positive impact on both visitor numbers and business trade for the Highlands of Scotland, according to a new report.
The North Coast 500 tourist route, which was launched in 2015, has had a positive impact on both visitor numbers and business trade for the Highlands of Scotland, according to a n… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/north-coast-500-route-boosts-highland-tourism/

Cairngorms and Brecon Beacons among best national parks in Europe

The Cairngorms in Scotland and the Brecon Beacons in Wales have been named among the best national parks in Europe by Lonely Planet, one of the world’s leading travel authorities.
The Cairngorms in Scotland and the Brecon Beacons in Wales have been named among the best national parks in Europe by Lonely Planet, one of the world’s leading travel authorities.… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/cairngorms-and-brecon-beacons-among-best-national-parks-europe/

Follow in the footsteps of Bonnie Prince Charlie

A new campaign capitalising on the renewed global appeal of Bonnie Prince Charlie, sparked by Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander, has been given a £40,000 boost by VisitScotland – Scotland’s national tourist organisation.
A new campaign capitalising on the renewed global appeal of Bonnie Prince Charlie, sparked by Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander, has been given a £40,000 boost by VisitScotland – Scotlan… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/follow-footsteps-bonnie-prince-charlie/

2017: a year of legends, history, heritage and archaeology...

2017 sees Wales celebrating its Year of Legends and Scotland celebrating its Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, providing tourists with the perfect opportunity to uncover the past of these two beautiful countries.
2017 sees Wales celebrating its Year of Legends and Scotland celebrating its Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, providing tourists with the perfect opportunity to uncover … https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/2017-year-legends-history-heritage-and-archaeology/