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Funding opportunities

Backing Scottish tourism businesses

There are many opportunities for industry groups in Scotland to get financial support, both through us as well as from third parties. If your business group has a marketing project in the works, you may be interested to find out a bit more about our Growth Fund.

Or perhaps you’re participating in an exciting activity that would fit in nicely with our upcoming Themed Year celebrations? We also offer advice on how to collaboratively grow the tourism industry in your area through Tourism Business Improvement Districts. Explore this section of our site to find out more.

Recovery funding

Days Out Incentive Fund - COVID-19

Find information on the Days Out Incentive Fund, the latest support package for visitor attractions and experiences in Scotland.

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Inbound Operator Collaborative Marketing Fund

Find details on the Inbound Operator Collaborative Marketing Fund, a new fund with the intention of aiding COVID-19 recovery and promoting responsible tourism.

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Destination & Sector Marketing Fund

Find information on the Destination & Sector Marketing Fund, available to destination and sectoral groups across Scotland. Including details, advice and guidance.

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Campervan & Motorhome Rental Operators Fund

Find information on the latest financial support available for Scotland's campervan & motorhome rental sector. Including eligibility details, and more

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Scotland's Tour Guides Fund

Information on the latest financial support available for Scotland's tour guide sector. Including eligibility details, guidance documents, and more

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Hostel COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund

Find information on the Hostel COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund including eligibility, and more.

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Scotland Coach Operators – COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund

COVID-19 financial support package for the Scottish coach tourism and coach private hire sector. Including details on eligibility, and more.

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Scottish Visitor Attractions Support Fund - COVID-19

Find information on the COVID-19 Visitor Attractions Support Fund, the latest support package for Scottish tourism. Including details on eligibility, and more.

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COVID-19 Marine and Outdoor Tourism Restart Fund

Find out the latest financial support available for Scotland's marine & outdoor tourism industry. Including fund information, eligibility, and more.

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Scotland Tour Operators Fund (COVID-19)

The Scotland Tour Operators Fund. Details on the application process, eligibility, and more.

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Scottish Country Sports – Tourism Restart Fund

Find information on the latest financial support available for the Scottish country sports industry. Including fund background, guidance, and contact details.

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Sector & Destination Operational and Market Readiness Fund (COVID-19)

Financial support for Scottish Tourism Sector Groups and Destination Organisations, including fund details and important information.

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In this section:

VisitScotland Growth Fund

Our Growth Fund could give your marketing campaign the boost it’s been looking for

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Tourism Business Improvement Districts

Funding and advice is available for businesses looking to form a Tourism Business Improvement District

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Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund

Support for projects in rural parts of Scotland that have faced pressure due to significant increases in visitor numbers

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Themed Year funding

Projects related to our Themed Year may be eligible for funding

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EventScotland Funding

Find out about event funding programmes in Scotland and how you can apply

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ScotSpirit Holiday Voucher Scheme

Find information about the ScotSpirit Holiday Voucher Scheme - a scheme looking to help low income families, unpaid carers, and disadvantaged young people.

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