Tourism
Links between north and south communities on the Isle of Kerrera, near Oban, will be strengthened with the upgrade of a connecting track which will make it easier to travel across the island.
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More than 200 jobs will be created through the development of a new deep water terminal in the Outer Hebrides.
Initial work will begin on the Stornoway Deep Water Terminal with Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing confirming £49 million investment from a number of partners to strengthen transport links and support a range of diverse industries in the Western Isles.
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£20.51 million to unlock mountain’s potential.
Cairn Gorm will benefit from more than £20 million to make it a year-round attraction, generating significant economic benefits for the local area and Scotland’s tourism sector.
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SENScot, working closely with national and local partners, will be providing direct support to the communities of Brechin, in Angus, and Girvan, in South Ayrshire, to develop their tourism offer and put community at the heart of the decision making process.
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A new initiative – Perthshire Adventure - which shines a spotlight on adventure tourism experiences in Perthshire has launched in a bid to attract more outdoor adventure enthusiasts to the region.
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Statement from Fergus Ewing MSP for World Tourism Day 2020 - 27 September 2020
Today, on World Tourism Day 2020, Scotland joins the rest of the world in recognising tourism as a positive force for our businesses, the communities they support, and our environment.
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Funding to protect jobs and assist the re-opening of iconic heritage sites closed during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been announced.
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Two new funding packages worth £15 million will support the tourism sector as it continues to feel the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Three new long distance touring routes and 15 day trips added to VisitScotland Journey Planner.
Three new cycle touring routes and 15 day trips are being promoted by Sustrans Scotland and VisitScotland as part of a nationwide campaign to get people to explore Scotland by bike, as the country emerges from lockdown.
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