Skip to main content

Scotland

Clia defends cruise's 'vital' £340 million contribution to Scotland in new economic impact report
Trade bodies such as Clia have been lobbying on behalf of the cruise tourism sector in Scotland while the country's government explores giving local councils to charge a cruise ship levy
P&O Cruises grows regional support for agents with two new hires
The line hopes Amber Eastwood and Isla Wilson will ’enhance its regional presence and strengthen relationships with the trade’
Murray Travel to launch exclusive Gran Canaria charter programme next year
’The dream is to make the Highlands feel less cut off,’ said the agency’s co-founder Scott Murray
Travel Zing launches cruise brand – and immediately bags two £10k bookings
Scottish agency Travel Zing has capitalised on the growing appetite for cruise holidays by revisiting an old idea and launching a cruise-focused brand, Cruizing
Overnight stays, keeping the engagement going and no more ‘herding’: how lines are changing ship visits
Earlier this year cruise line sales chiefs raised concerns about agents dropping out from ship visits, so TTG asked brands what they were doing to reverse this worrying trend – here’s what they had to say
An agents’ video guide to selling the Caledonian Sleeper
TTG climbed aboard this overnight train to find out why it’s such a popular add-on to tours for agents. Join us as we take a look at a rail experience with a difference, with tips on how to pitch it to clients
Love To Travel boss quickly recruits family friend before his agency shuts down
Charlie Coyle, manager at Guernsey-based agency Trafalgar Travel, has stayed in touch with Love To Travel owner Joanne Dooey over the years and now the pair will work together
Storm Eowyn: Agencies to shut their doors amid rare red weather warnings
Two agencies have taken a pre-emptive decision to close their doors on Friday owing to the weather warnings, while airports have warned of the potential for disruption
Tui reports footfall surge following Scottish store reopening
The shop reopened on 6 December in the Scottish town of Kilbride, around 11 miles south of Glasgow
Scottish agents set to miss out on business rates relief again
The Scottish parliament has again denied high street agents help with business rates despite extending relief to the hospitality sector
Barrhead Travel expands to second shop in Northern Ireland – and 'sees scope' for more
The Scottish independent has chosen Newtonabbey as the location for its second shop in Northern Ireland, seven years after it opened its first in Belfast
SPAA puts business rate reform top of Scottish Budget wish list
The SPAA has set out its wish list for the Scottish government ahead of the forthcoming Budget on 4 December
Barrhead Travel founder Bill Munro passes away aged 80
The former Scottish banker is hailed as one of travel’s biggest names as he revolutionised the concept of high street travel agencies in the 1970s
Hays Travel franchisee answers town's calls for a new travel agency
John Stewart’s new Hays Travel branch in Cupar will aim to fill the gap left by the closure in recent years of other local agencies
British Isles

It boasts unique sites such as St. Kilda, a remote Scottish archipelago that’s one of the few double Unesco World Heritage Sites, and The Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland.

Another significant highlight is its rich cultural heritage of ongoing Celtic and Gaelic traditions, as well as the plethora of ancient castles, medieval ruins and long-deserted settlements that go back thousands of years and span Viking invasions, Roman conquests and Tudor history.

How to survive 100 years: Gleneagles boss on celebrating a big birthday
Since its acquisition by Sharan Pasricha almost a decade ago, the iconic Scottish hotel has gone from strength to strength
Scottish agency Travel Zing makes long-awaited return to high street
The agency closed its previous shop in Edinburgh during the pandemic but is back to meet increased demand for face-to-face service
Barrhead Travel to open another store in Northern Ireland
The agency opened its first store in the country seven years ago before launching a homeworking division in 2022
Scottish councils free to introduce tourist taxes from spring 2026
Edinburgh is expected to become the first Scottish destination to introduce a visitor levy after legislation paving the way was backed by members of the Scottish parliament (MSPs)
Now open: the most Scottish address in Edinburgh
Red Carnation Hotels added to its portfolio in April, opening the doors of a new character-filled property, the group’s first venture north of the border.
Trade-friendly coach firm targets UK expansion after acquiring rival
Caledonian Leisure has bought rival Tartan Travel from hotel and tour operator Blackpool Promotions
CBeebies puppeteer to bring agent's inspirational travel companion to life
Through Kaleido, a ‘fresh new travel companion’, LAH Travel’s Linda Hill Miller and author Shirley Husband hope to educate young children about the world
‘Payday helped a lot’: Agencies overcome initial concerns to record bumper sales
Barrhead Travel recorded another record-breaking Saturday this month, and Hays Travel achieved above-target sales, while other agencies reported strong bookings
Barrhead weathers Storm Isha to secure third consecutive record-breaking weekend
‘With payday on the horizon, we’re predicting a busy weekend with a real buzz across our network,’ said president Jacqueline Dobson after Storm Isha failed to dampen clients’ enthusiasm to book