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Wha’s like us? International Genealogy Festival reveals all June 30 2009 Hundreds of people will delve into their family histories and explore their cultural heritage at an International Genealogy Festival in Glasgow in... Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Record Attendance At Homecoming Royal Highland Show June 30 2009 The Royal Highland Show has just set a new attendance record over its four days with 176,522 people coming through the gates at the Royal Highland... Edinburgh & Lothians Enchanted Forest Organisers Expect Sell Out Homecoming Show as 2009 Theme Explores Scotland’s Myths & Legends June 30 2009 Perthshire Big Tree Country, the organisers of Scotland’s premier sound and light show, The Enchanted Forest, have announced they expect this... Perthshire 40 years of the Scottish Fisheries Museum June 30 2009 As part of a series of events and exhibitions designed to celebrate the Museum’s anniversary year we will be holding an exhibition (to open on... Fife Shetland Museum And Archives Needs Your Vote June 29 2009 Shetland Museum and Archives, based on Lerwick’s waterfront, is launching its campaign for your vote this week as it goes head to head with... Shetland
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Russia’s “Michael Palin” explores Scotland June 23 2009 Scotland will be in the spotlight on a Russian travel programme, titled Neputivue Zametki (Travel Notes) and regularly attracting over 20 million... Whole Of Scotland Creating Scotland’s Ultimate Cycling Challenge June 17 2009 Velodays Cycling Holidays is today launching a new Scottish cycling challenge from Mull of Galloway to John O’Groats. The 435 mile route passes... Whole Of Scotland Scotland brings World’s business leaders ‘home’ June 11 2009 Scotland will play host to some of the world’s most influential business leaders this month with the Forbes CEO Forum. The conference will... Whole Of Scotland Bagpipe Busker plays pipes on world stage to the tune of Homecoming Scotland 2009 June 11 2009 Amateur bagpiper, Rob Calder, will busk his way across America when he hits the road on a six week trip to promote the World Pipe Band Championships... Whole Of Scotland Lining up for a big family Gathering June 10 2009 The Gathering 2009 has today unveiled its world-class line up and programme for the Highland games and Scottish festival taking place in Holyrood... Whole Of Scotland Survey Proves Dad is the Toughest Relative to Buy For June 8 2009 Over 60% of young adults in the UK (aged 18-44) are planning to buy Dad a gift for Father’s Day this year, even though they find him the most... Whole Of Scotland The Real Thing June 8 2009 Coca Cola Enterprises today joined Scotland's Homecoming celebrations with the launch of a limited edition Homecoming Scotland Coke bottle featuring... Whole Of Scotland Union Digital Consortium Win Roster Pitch for VisitScotland's Corporate Website June 8 2009 The Union Consortium has won the task to de-design and build the corporate website for VisitScotland, including a new content management system build... Whole Of Scotland Survey Reveals West Coast of Scotland to be Perfect Place for Island Escape June 2 2009 In a recent YouGov survey, people across the UK said that the perfect spot for a British island escape was the islands off the west coast of... Whole Of Scotland The Gathering 2009 unveil their dramatic finale June 1 2009 The Gathering 2009 has today unveiled details of the historic pageant taking place to mark the culmination of activities for the action-packed... Whole Of Scotland Visitors Invited to Pick Their Own Holiday with New Kitchen Garden Trail May 29 2009 With the ever-increasing demand for seasonal and local produce, VisitScotland has launched its first ever Kitchen Garden trail. The trail allows... Whole Of Scotland First Minister Welcomes Distant Relatives To Scotland For Homecoming 2009 May 28 2009 First Minister Alex Salmond presented his distant relative from New Zealand with a Homecoming certificate at the Scottish Parliament after they met... Whole Of Scotland Visitors Invited to Pick their Own Holiday with New Kitchen Garden Trail May 28 2009 With the ever-increasing demand for seasonal and local produce, VisitScotland has launched its first ever Kitchen Garden trail. The trail allows... Whole Of Scotland VisitScotland unites Local Authorities to talk tourism May 25 2009 VisitScotland recently brought together Local Authorities from across Scotland to talk... Whole Of Scotland Scottish businesses engaged in worldwide wedding plans during Homecoming Scotland 2009 May 21 2009 Scotland is the icing on the cake for a major US online wedding directory who is visiting the country to promote the destination to millions of... Whole Of Scotland Scottish Viking's First Homecoming May 19 2009 First Minister Alex Salmond today welcomed the first freight and foot passengers to arrive in Scotland from Norfolkline’s new ferry service... Whole Of Scotland HAPPY DAYS - Henry Winkler Enjoys a Perfect Day Fishing in Scotland May 18 2009 Henry Winkler is in Scotland this week and took some time off his reading tour to enjoy a perfect day fishing on the River Tweed at Cardrona and St.... Whole Of Scotland What's New in Scotland May 2009 May 15 2009 A monthly round up of what's new in Scotland this... Whole Of Scotland VisitBritain announces Sandie Dawe as CEO May 12 2009 VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, has announced the appointment of Sandie Dawe as Chief Executive with immediate effect. Awarded the MBE... Whole Of Scotland Attractions remain buoyant despite economic climate May 8 2009 Last year over 42 million people visited Scottish attractions, with Edinburgh Castle and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum attracting the biggest... Whole Of Scotland Chocolate Business Peaks with Food Accolade May 8 2009 Cocoa Mountain, one of Europe’s most geographically remote chocolate producers has come up trumps at Scotland’s Food & Drink... Whole Of Scotland Survey shows UK holiday makers long to experience more from their holiday May 7 2009 As the May Day Bank Holiday is fast approaching and more people are planning to holiday at home this year, the results of a YouGov survey revealed... Whole Of Scotland TV Presenter Encourages UK Holiday Makers to Spend Their Perfect Holiday at Home May 4 2009 With 30%* of UK holidaymakers more likely to take a holiday in Scotland this year, Amanda Hamilton, presenter of the BBC’s Something for the... Whole Of Scotland Survey Shows UK Holiday Makers Long to Experience More From Their Holiday May 4 2009 Survey Shows UK Holiday Makers Long to Experience More From Their HolidayAs the May Day Bank Holiday is fast approaching and more people are planning... Whole Of Scotland 30% increase in UK buyers at VisitScotland expo highlights "staycation" trend April 30 2009 Numbers at this year’s VisitScotland Expo - the country’s most important business to business event for the tourism industry - increased... Whole Of Scotland Scottish Tourism invests one million into 'A Perfect Day' April 27 2009 A £1million credit crunch campaign encouraging UK residents to holiday in Scotland this year has been launched by Scotland’s national tourism... Whole Of Scotland Search is on for Scottish tourism high flyers April 17 2009 Tourism businesses are being encouraged to fly high this year as Scotland’s top tourism awards, The Scottish Thistle Awards, begin the search... Whole Of Scotland VisitScotland partners up to deliver for the Highlands April 16 2009 VisitScotland and The Highland Council today got on their bikes, with the help of Lee Craigie, current leader of the female’s Scottish Cross... Whole Of Scotland New prestige membership scheme will drive Chinese players to the 'home of golf' - First Minister April 10 2009 China's golfers are being offered membership to 'Scotland – the Home of Golf' thanks to an unique new scheme which will target the one million... Whole Of Scotland	New Mountain Bike Route in the Scottish Highlands June 24 2009 Today Nevis Range opened a new mountain bike trail which shares the gondola uplift with the famous World Cup downhill track. The new trail will bring... Highlands Aviemore Highalnd Resort Gets The Green Light June 23 2009 Macdonald Hotels Limited has today reached agreement with PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Administrators of Aviemore Highland Resort Limited (in... Highlands Russia’s “Michael Palin” explores Scotland June 23 2009 Scotland will be in the spotlight on a Russian travel programme, titled Neputivue Zametki (Travel Notes) and regularly attracting over 20 million... Whole Of Scotland Willkommen to the new Lufthansa, Düsseldorf to Inverness Flight June 22 2009 The inaugural flight of the direct Lufthansa route from Düsseldorf to Inverness arrived at Inverness Airport this Saturday, 20 June, to a proper... Highlands Royal Highland Show On World Map: Homecoming Increases International Interest June 19 2009 The Royal Highland Show’s international reputation as one of the world’s best agri-business events will be endorsed later this month when... Edinburgh & Lothians Creating Scotland’s Ultimate Cycling Challenge June 17 2009 Velodays Cycling Holidays is today launching a new Scottish cycling challenge from Mull of Galloway to John O’Groats. The 435 mile route passes... Whole Of Scotland Scotland brings World’s business leaders ‘home’ June 11 2009 Scotland will play host to some of the world’s most influential business leaders this month with the Forbes CEO Forum. The conference will... Whole Of Scotland Bagpipe Busker plays pipes on world stage to the tune of Homecoming Scotland 2009 June 11 2009 Amateur bagpiper, Rob Calder, will busk his way across America when he hits the road on a six week trip to promote the World Pipe Band Championships... Whole Of Scotland Lining up for a big family Gathering June 10 2009 The Gathering 2009 has today unveiled its world-class line up and programme for the Highland games and Scottish festival taking place in Holyrood... Whole Of Scotland Survey Proves Dad is the Toughest Relative to Buy For June 8 2009 Over 60% of young adults in the UK (aged 18-44) are planning to buy Dad a gift for Father’s Day this year, even though they find him the most... Whole Of Scotland The Real Thing June 8 2009 Coca Cola Enterprises today joined Scotland's Homecoming celebrations with the launch of a limited edition Homecoming Scotland Coke bottle featuring... Whole Of Scotland Union Digital Consortium Win Roster Pitch for VisitScotland's Corporate Website June 8 2009 The Union Consortium has won the task to de-design and build the corporate website for VisitScotland, including a new content management system build... Whole Of Scotland Survey Reveals West Coast of Scotland to be Perfect Place for Island Escape June 2 2009 In a recent YouGov survey, people across the UK said that the perfect spot for a British island escape was the islands off the west coast of... Whole Of Scotland The Gathering 2009 unveil their dramatic finale June 1 2009 The Gathering 2009 has today unveiled details of the historic pageant taking place to mark the culmination of activities for the action-packed... Whole Of Scotland Visitors Invited to Pick Their Own Holiday with New Kitchen Garden Trail May 29 2009 With the ever-increasing demand for seasonal and local produce, VisitScotland has launched its first ever Kitchen Garden trail. The trail allows... Whole Of Scotland Experience a Perfect Day in Aberdeen City and Shire May 29 2009 Aberdeen City and Shire features in VisitScotland’s latest marketing campaign - A Perfect Day - emphasising the wealth of things to see and do... Aberdeen and Grampian Highland Restaurant Lands Top Seafood Award May 29 2009 A Highland eatery has been voted the UK’s Best Seafood... Highlands First Minister Welcomes Distant Relatives To Scotland For Homecoming 2009 May 28 2009 First Minister Alex Salmond presented his distant relative from New Zealand with a Homecoming certificate at the Scottish Parliament after they met... Whole Of Scotland Visitors Invited to Pick their Own Holiday with New Kitchen Garden Trail May 28 2009 With the ever-increasing demand for seasonal and local produce, VisitScotland has launched its first ever Kitchen Garden trail. The trail allows... Whole Of Scotland Wester Ross goes for Growth May 28 2009 VisitScotland’s Growth Fund has awarded a Wester Ross tourism group nearly £8,000 to help them make the most of the opportunities presented to... Highlands VisitScotland unites Local Authorities to talk tourism May 25 2009 VisitScotland recently brought together Local Authorities from across Scotland to talk... Whole Of Scotland VisitScotland’s Growth Fund invests in creativity of the Highlands May 22 2009 VisitScotland’s Growth Fund has awarded a Highlands tourism group £5,513 to further promote artists in their... Highlands Scottish businesses engaged in worldwide wedding plans during Homecoming Scotland 2009 May 21 2009 Scotland is the icing on the cake for a major US online wedding directory who is visiting the country to promote the destination to millions of... Whole Of Scotland Scottish Viking's First Homecoming May 19 2009 First Minister Alex Salmond today welcomed the first freight and foot passengers to arrive in Scotland from Norfolkline’s new ferry service... Whole Of Scotland Trossachs Trundler returns May 18 2009 The popular Trossachs Trundler bus service will shortly be back on the road for the 2009 summer season helping visitors and locals get around the... Argyll, Loch Lomond and Forth Valley Tourism growth vital for Argyll May 18 2009 Tourism Minister Jim Mather was in Argyll & Bute today, Friday 15 May, leading discussion on tourism growth with representatives of the local... Argyll, Loch Lomond and Forth Valley The search is on for 2009 Highlands and Islands tourism excellence winners May 18 2009 Tourism businesses throughout the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to aim high this year by entering for one of the 11 categories in this... Highlands HAPPY DAYS - Henry Winkler Enjoys a Perfect Day Fishing in Scotland May 18 2009 Henry Winkler is in Scotland this week and took some time off his reading tour to enjoy a perfect day fishing on the River Tweed at Cardrona and St.... Whole Of Scotland What's New in Scotland May 2009 May 15 2009 A monthly round up of what's new in Scotland this... Whole Of Scotland VisitBritain announces Sandie Dawe as CEO May 12 2009 VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, has announced the appointment of Sandie Dawe as Chief Executive with immediate effect. Awarded the MBE... Whole Of Scotland Attractions remain buoyant despite economic climate May 8 2009 Last year over 42 million people visited Scottish attractions, with Edinburgh Castle and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum attracting the biggest... Whole Of Scotland Chocolate Business Peaks with Food Accolade May 8 2009 Cocoa Mountain, one of Europe’s most geographically remote chocolate producers has come up trumps at Scotland’s Food & Drink... Whole Of Scotland Survey shows UK holiday makers long to experience more from their holiday May 7 2009 As the May Day Bank Holiday is fast approaching and more people are planning to holiday at home this year, the results of a YouGov survey revealed... Whole Of Scotland 21st Anniversary of the Science Festival: A mind blowing success May 5 2009 ... Edinburgh & Lothians VisitScotland’s Growth Fund invests in Bute’s golf tourism May 4 2009 VisitScotland’s Growth Fund has awarded an Isle of Bute tourism group with £4,550 to drive the area’s golf tourism... Argyll, Loch Lomond and Forth Valley TV Presenter Encourages UK Holiday Makers to Spend Their Perfect Holiday at Home May 4 2009 With 30%* of UK holidaymakers more likely to take a holiday in Scotland this year, Amanda Hamilton, presenter of the BBC’s Something for the... Whole Of Scotland Survey Shows UK Holiday Makers Long to Experience More From Their Holiday May 4 2009 Survey Shows UK Holiday Makers Long to Experience More From Their HolidayAs the May Day Bank Holiday is fast approaching and more people are planning... Whole Of Scotland 30% increase in UK buyers at VisitScotland expo highlights "staycation" trend April 30 2009 Numbers at this year’s VisitScotland Expo - the country’s most important business to business event for the tourism industry - increased... Whole Of Scotland Tourism to benefit from "magic" month of rugby April 30 2009 ... Edinburgh & Lothians Funding boost for the North Highlands from VisitScotland’s newly launched Growth Fund April 30 2009 VisitScotland’s Growth Fund has increased funding to North Highland Tourism, (NHT), after having its intervention rate... Highlands Scottish Tourism invests one million into 'A Perfect Day' April 27 2009 A £1million credit crunch campaign encouraging UK residents to holiday in Scotland this year has been launched by Scotland’s national tourism... Whole Of Scotland Orkney’s online tourism set for a boost April 24 2009 Orkney’s accommodation establishments are set to benefit from a visit by Andrew Craig and Bobby Irvine of VisitScotland - Business Development... Orkney Funding boost for Argyll and Bute from VisitScotland’s newly launched Growth Fund April 23 2009 ... Aberdeen and Grampian Luxury golfing in City and Shire welcomed by key golf titles April 23 2009 ... Aberdeen and Grampian Search is on for Scottish tourism high flyers April 17 2009 Tourism businesses are being encouraged to fly high this year as Scotland’s top tourism awards, The Scottish Thistle Awards, begin the search... Whole Of Scotland VisitScotland partners up to deliver for the Highlands April 16 2009 VisitScotland and The Highland Council today got on their bikes, with the help of Lee Craigie, current leader of the female’s Scottish Cross... Whole Of Scotland New prestige membership scheme will drive Chinese players to the 'home of golf' - First Minister April 10 2009 China's golfers are being offered membership to 'Scotland – the Home of Golf' thanks to an unique new scheme which will target the one million... Whole Of Scotland Five Start Quality Assurance grading awarded to Cook School at Braehead Foods April 9 2009 ... Ayrshire and Arran