How 'alternative' Highlands tour firm is expanding by scaling up its ...

May 29, 2024 · A tour business offering “alternative” bus tours of the Highlands is scaling its fleet back up post covid, creating 20-plus jobs, thanks to a seven-figure funding boost.

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Scottish Tour Operator On The Road To Growth Thanks To £2m Funding

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May 29, 2024 · A TRAVEL operator offering unique experiences of the Scottish Highlands has upgraded its existing fleet thanks to a £2m funding boost from Lombard, part of the Royal …

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I'm A Tour Operator And These Are The Secret Treasures Of Scotland

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Oct 12, 2024 · Unseen Scotland by Bryan Millar Walker is published by Greenfinch, priced £30, out now. Related topics: Highland Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest …

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By 1987 tourism had become Scotland’s number one industry, sustaining 130,000 jobs and bringing £2 billion to the economy. ... Visits to Historic Environment Scotland locations hit a …

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Oct 13, 2023 · Participant companies must be headquartered in Scotland with current revenues typically in excess of £20m and a record of strong year-on-year growth, with Scaleup2.0 …

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Why should you choose a Scotland tour company?

They have a high level of personalized attention and curated itineraries for Ireland & Scotland. Scotland tour companies range from global operators to boutique and local operators. Tours in Scotland often focus on history and outdoor travel. Compare the top options and choose the best Scotland tour operator for your style and budget. ...

What is the value of international tourism to Scotland?

Where we are now is that for the first time ever, the value of international tourism to Scotland is higher than domestic [tourism] – it was £3.6bn in value terms in 2023. And when you look at some of the markets, you have got the US up 20% in trips, Canada, obviously smaller in volume but up 40%, Australia up 27%. ...

Is Scotland's tourism industry a social and economic powerhouse?

During this time, our industry has also faced unprecedented challenges, yet despite this tourism and events continues to be a social and economic powerhouse. Scotland’s tourism industry has a proven track record of embracing change. ...

Where is Highland Experience Tours based?

Highland Experience Tours, which is headquartered on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, has secured £2 million from Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) unit Lombard that says it is the UK’s largest provider of asset finance and has funded other key projects north of the Border. ...

How much does Scotland spend on travel?

According to Visit Scotland, pre-Covid figures for the region show 2.9 million overnight visits and a total spend of £1.6 billion, while 2023 statistics from its recent International Passenger Survey showed visits to the country and spend greatly surpassed both 2022 and pre-pandemic levels. ...

Is Scotland a leading world destination?

Scotland’s status as a leading world destination was demonstrated once again when the South of Scotland was named one of Lonely Planet's Best in Travel destinations for 2023. The Scottish Highlands was later named as one of National Geographic’s "Best of the World" destinations for 2023. ...