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Ian McConnell: Emirates' Glasgow flights in focus with key decision
It MAY be more than four years since the UK left the European single market but Brexit has been very much in focus in the opening month of the new quarter-century.

VisitScotland say Chinese tourism to Scotland is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels

VisitScotland say Chinese tourism to Scotland is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels

How Scotland's next tourism boom is being made in China - by cows

FSB Scotland research shows around two-thirds of Scottish councils want to introduce a visitor levy

FSB Scotland research shows around two-thirds of Scottish councils want to introduce a visitor levy

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How many Scottish councils will follow Edinburgh's 'historic moment'?

'Without question' Central Station is the best building in Glasgow, according to actress Jane McCarry

'Without question' Central Station is the best building in Glasgow, according to actress Jane McCarry

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Best of Scotland

Is Glasgow Central really the 'best building in Scotland'?

Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport

Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport

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Scottish airport chief reveals North America and China route hopes

The easyjet flights will begin in the summer

The easyjet flights will begin in the summer

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Airline launches only direct Scottish connection to French city with new route

Moana and Maui in the new Disney The Tale Of Moana stage show, on the Disney Treasure

Moana and Maui in the new Disney The Tale Of Moana stage show, on the Disney Treasure

I sailed on Disney's latest and most spectacular cruise ship. This is what it is like

Scone Castle and Gardens

Scone Castle and Gardens

The dramatic royal palace and gardens where Scottish kings were crowned for centuries

Lanzarote is a popular destination for Scottish tourists

Lanzarote is a popular destination for Scottish tourists

The dreamy holiday isle where even the motorways seem like a Scalextric circuit

Kerry Hudson was able to take long walks through Wrasw

Kerry Hudson was able to take long walks through Wrasw

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Kerry Hudson: At last, I've found the secret to the perfect family holiday

Historiscope at Stirling Castle

Historiscope at Stirling Castle

Visits to famous Scottish castles transformed by augmented reality

Whether you’re aiming to smash a time goal or simply enjoy a fun, active day out, this event is for you

Whether you’re aiming to smash a time goal or simply enjoy a fun, active day out, this event is for you

Find strength in every stride at the forthcoming Women's 10k Glasgow

It was announced this week that Andy Cliffe was departing as chief executive of Glasgow Airport owner AGS Airports

It was announced this week that Andy Cliffe was departing as chief executive of Glasgow Airport owner AGS Airports

Ian McConnell: Major move by Scottish airport contrasts with rival's approach

Artist Leo du Feu at his gallery and studio on platform one at Burntisland Station in Fife

Artist Leo du Feu at his gallery and studio on platform one at Burntisland Station in Fife

Scotland's trains: On the right track?

'I once saw orcas from the train into Montrose': the growing band of rail advocates

Major change revealed at Glasgow Airport

Set in the beautiful grounds of Scone Palace, this is Potfest's 30th year in Scotland and our 15th year at Scone – the home of the Stone of Destiny

Set in the beautiful grounds of Scone Palace, this is Potfest's 30th year in Scotland and our 15th year at Scone – the home of the Stone of Destiny

Prepare to go potty for ceramics at Potfest in Scone Palace this summer

Kirkwall is the 'antithesis of the struggling island town'

Kirkwall is the 'antithesis of the struggling island town'

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Best of Scotland

Planning a 2025 staycation? You might want to book a trip to this island town ...

Cacela Velha, a stunning 16th century fortified village near the start

Cacela Velha, a stunning 16th century fortified village near the start

Sun, sangria and cycling - a gastronomic odyssey across the Algarve

Kinnoull Hill over looking the River Tay in Perthshire

Kinnoull Hill over looking the River Tay in Perthshire

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My favourite 5 easy Scottish hill walks - each packed with history and dreamy views

A lovely Peebles sunset

A lovely Peebles sunset

Six winter walks through a too-often overlooked part of Scotland

Angela Vickers, chief executive, Apex Hotels

Angela Vickers, chief executive, Apex Hotels

'Confident' Edinburgh hotel group defies hospitality gloom

Luskentyre Beach

Luskentyre Beach

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There is nowhere more beautiful than the Hebrides anywhere in the world

Kiyumizu-dera Temple

Kiyumizu-dera Temple

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A falling Yen has made Japan more affordable for well-heeled Scots

The Edinburgh skyline seen from Salisbury Crags

The Edinburgh skyline seen from Salisbury Crags

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'Celebreaktions' and 'Hobbidays': Scotland’s top travel trends for 2025 revealed

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Ryanair adds extra flight day to route between Scotland and Spain

The resort employs around 180 people in the summer

The resort employs around 180 people in the summer

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Ian McConnell: Scottish hotel highlights array of challenges of island life

The house hotel

The house hotel

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Scottish island resort hopes on ferry arrival after losses rise

The hotel is on Arran

The hotel is on Arran

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Island hotel flags expansion hopes if three conditions met

Ardgartan Hotel

Ardgartan Hotel

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Scottish family-owned hotel owner in tourist tax warning

The Isle of Canna

The Isle of Canna

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Alexander McCall Smith: These islands are the Hebrides as imagined by central casting

Peter Samson follows in Livingstone's footsteps at The Victoria Falls

Peter Samson follows in Livingstone's footsteps at The Victoria Falls

Following in the footsteps of Dr Livingstone’s epic African achievements

With or without The Open, Turnberry goes from strength to strength

With or without The Open, Turnberry goes from strength to strength

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Turnberry Golf Club

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With or without The Open, Turnberry goes from strength to strength

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday

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Trump Turnberry hopes to meet with new R&A chief 'in the near future'

The DoubleTree by Hilton in Edinburgh was sold last year for £49m

The DoubleTree by Hilton in Edinburgh was sold last year for £49m

Scott Wright: Is expert right to be cautious over Scottish hotel industry?

Chris Wayne-Wills

Chris Wayne-Wills

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Ian McConnell: Scotland hotels group wins from oft-overlooked but very valuable thing

The Club Hotel & Spa - Pool

The Club Hotel & Spa - Pool

It’s October and I’m on a sunbed 90 minutes from Glasgow

The Bridge of Cree was the work of John Rennie the Elder, fashioned in 1813 in sturdy stone to last

The Bridge of Cree was the work of John Rennie the Elder, fashioned in 1813 in sturdy stone to last

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Best of Scotland

Quick, visit this charming Scottish town before its fame grows

Mar Hall on the banks of the River Clyde

Mar Hall on the banks of the River Clyde

Scots luxury hotel chief pledges 'spectacular' asset

'Seeing this course develop over the last two years has been a blessing'

'Seeing this course develop over the last two years has been a blessing'

Around the Greens

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'Seeing this course develop over the last two years has been a blessing'

Edinburgh could bring in a tourist tax in July

Edinburgh could bring in a tourist tax in July

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Herald Poll: Should Edinburgh's tourist tax be higher than 5 per cent?

Chris Wayne-Wills

Chris Wayne-Wills

Scottish hotels group boosted by addition of landmark properties

Westray in Orkney

Westray in Orkney

Warm and welcoming Scottish island has beautiful beaches and spectacular scenery

Gordon Drummond

Gordon Drummond

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'Stop killing golden goose', warns Scottish hospitality business boss

The cold water plunge pools at Soul Water Sauna, Granton

The cold water plunge pools at Soul Water Sauna, Granton

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21 places to experience the 'wild sauna' craze in Scotland

Glasgow Airport has highlighted the success of Emirates' A380 service

Glasgow Airport has highlighted the success of Emirates' A380 service

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Emirates’ major Scottish airports flights decision ‘disappointing’

Trotternish Ridge Isle of Skye

Trotternish Ridge Isle of Skye

Highland Clearances

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Haunted by the Highland Clearances: Outlander musician traces his family roots

Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites

Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites

This wild outpost where sheep outnumber people is the very heart of my Mediterranean

Amsterdam is one of this year’s top destinations for extended work trips

Amsterdam is one of this year’s top destinations for extended work trips

Seizing the economic opportunity of ‘bleisure’

Travel soars in 2024 but others struggle in quagmire of high costs

Travel soars in 2024 but others struggle in quagmire of high costs

Travel soars in 2024 but others struggle in quagmire of high costs

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How 'communistic' community on edge of Scotland was turned into 'an isle of the dead'

The Torrance course at Fairmont St Andrews

The Torrance course at Fairmont St Andrews

Around the Greens

Fife resort looks forward to a full line-up of golf in 2025

Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport

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'Can Scottish Government support Glasgow or stop route development altogether?'

Hebrides Cruises is family-owned

Hebrides Cruises is family-owned

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Setting sail on a Hebridean journey of inspiration

The £29.5million Glasgow City Region City Deal project - funded by the Scottish and UK Governments - re-establishes the historic connection between Govan and Partick

The £29.5million Glasgow City Region City Deal project - funded by the Scottish and UK Governments - re-establishes the historic connection between Govan and Partick

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The hopes and dreams behind Glasgow’s newest bridge over the Clyde