All Scotland articles
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Column
Scotland’s anniversaries and top attractions to look out for
Visit Scotland’s chief executive, Vicki Miller outlines a year of experiences for groups visiting the country including museum redevelopments and key diary dates.
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Features
Spectacular Scottish attractions for groups to enjoy
Ten group-friendly visits in Scotland that are sure to entertain every member of the group.
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News
King’s Galleries to showcase royal photos and historic artefacts
The Royal Collection Trust has revealed that the galleries formerly known as The Queen’s Galleries will reopen as The King’s Galleries with exciting new exhibitions.
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Sponsored
Set up base at the University of Edinburgh to explore the city
Summer Stays at the University of Edinburgh offers an affordable base for groups to explore Scotland’s capital and the amazing attractions on offer.
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News
Reimagined Loch Ness attraction opens after major transformation
One of Scotland’s most famous attractions has reopened after a £1.5 million transformation project from Continuum Attractions to engage, entertain and inform visitors about the mysterious Loch Ness Monster.
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Sponsored
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s season promises ‘excitement’
The team at Pitlochry Festival Theatre near Perth have said they can’t wait to welcome groups to its summer season which features dazzling musicals and several plays.
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Destination Guides
6 of Scotland’s UNESCO wonders to visit
From creative cities to a 2,000 square kilometre geopark, we explore some of the Scotland’s many incredible UNESCO sites.
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News
Scotland’s tales of witchcraft explored through new trail
VisitScotland has created a Witch Trail Map to help groups discover spooky tales, dark history, magical places, and even ways to live like a modern-day witch.
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News
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee outfits go on display for the first time
The outfits worn by Her Majesty The Queen for her appearances during the Platinum Jubilee weekend make up a special display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
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News
Book festivals and music events among Scotland’s Year of Stories celebrations
VisitScotland has announced Scotland’s Year of Stories, a nationwide programme of more than 60 events, including book festivals and concerts across a range of cultural attractions in various towns and cities.
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Features
Esther Dugdale reveals highlights for groups visiting The Burrell Collection
We hear from Esther Dugdale of design agency Event, which oversaw the redesign of The Burrell Collection in Glasgow, about the museum’s long-awaited reopening and what groups can expect on a visit.
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News
Group tours on offer at the Burrell Collection following major refurbishment
The Burrell Collection in Glasgow’s Pollok Country Park will offer group tours when it reopens following a £68m transformation which will see its specialist collection of 9,000 objects displayed to the public after the building was closed in 2016.
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News
Champagne at Highgrove and Cotswolds gardens among itinerary highlights
Coach tour operator Brightwater Holidays has launched a collection of Premium holidays consisting of six new itineraries focussing on gardens and historic homes across the UK including the Scottish Highlands and Norfolk.
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News
Exclusive royal tours and group visits to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
A range of exclusive group visits and private tours at a selection of official royal residences have been unveiled for 2022 to mark the Queen’s 70th year on the throne.
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Features
Blue Badge Guide shares his Scottish highlights and why groups are important
We caught up with Blue Badge qualified Scotland tourist guide, Paul Gladwell, about his love of taking groups to new places, why they’re important and his must-visit spots when travelling north of the English border.
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News
David Livingstone museum to reopen following major transformation
The David Livingstone Birthplace museum in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, is to reopen this month following a three-year regeneration programme including a new interactive exhibition, a refurbished shop and café and a children’s play park.
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News
Windsor Castle & Palace of Holyrood House to host exhibition celebrating the life of Prince Phillip
The Royal Collection Trust has revealed that Windsor Castle in Berkshire and the Palace of Holyrood House in Edinburgh will run companion exhibitions on the life of Prince Phillip, exploring his interests, passions and more.
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Features
Alternative staycation destinations to avoid the crowds
A study has revealed five of the best alternative destinations for a staycation in a bid to avoid tourism hotspots in the UK.
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Features
Free Scottish attractions for future group holiday itineraries
Looking for inspiration for future group holidays? We round up ten of the top free attractions in Scotland to discover.
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Destination Guides
Strange-cations: 11 weird and wonderful places to visit in the UK
If you are looking for a more unusual trip to take with your group in the UK, here are 11 places to inspire a quirky day trip or longer break.