VisitScotland News

Scotland’s national tourism organisation. Posting news, industry support and business event information #RespectProtectEnjoy

[VisitScotland News @VisitScotNews]

From taxis to cafes, builders to florists… we’re all part of the visitor economy in some way. Every pound a visitor spends goes further than you think.

#ScotVisitorEconomy

[Traffic Scotland @trafficscotland]

🎵 Kelpies Live 2026🎶

🐴Kelpies Live gallops into Helix Park THIS EVENING with Beluga Lagoon taking to the stage. Gates open at 5pm

🚗 Traffic may be heavier on the #M9 and #M876 in the run up to and after the gig.

Full details here 👉https://t.co/QgCJAf2aqO

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service – Your Safety @SFRSYourSafety]

Even the smallest fire can cause a large amount of damage. So, we enhanced this image to show the devastation a wildfire can cause.

Keep your fire small and supervised and make sure it's fully extinguished.

Remember, there’s no such thing as a harmless fire.

#NoHarmlessFires

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

A very high wildfire risk is forecast across central highlands, southern and eastern Scotland later this week and into the weekend.

If you're enjoying the warmer weather, please do so responsibly.

Learn more - https://t.co/lBmC2WbKOs

[Glasgow 2026 @Glasgow_2026]

1 month ☝️
30 days 🗓️

The #Glasgow2026 countdown is officially 🔛

https://t.co/OKdC6VvahJ

[Traffic Scotland @trafficscotland]

🏎 Stock Car Summer Series | Round 1 🏎

📍 Knockhill Racing Circuit
📆 Sat 23rd May
🕑13:00

The Stock Car Summer Series returns to Knockhill for round 1.

Traffic may be heavier on the #M90 and around Dunfermline.

More details here 👉 https://t.co/GOIVcpr7SM

#PlanAhead

[Glasgow Airport ✈️ @GLA_Airport]

Start spreading the news... ✈️

The first direct flight to Newark/New York with @united has just taken off.

We were delighted to see so many excited passengers heading to the Big Apple, with celebrations including a drinks reception, water cannon salute and lots more.

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

There is an extreme risk of wildfire across the whole of Scotland from today until Saturday, 2 May.

We know many people across Scotland will be wanting to enjoy the good weather across the bank holiday weekend. We ask that everyone does so responsibly.

#NoHarmlessFires

[Traffic Scotland @trafficscotland]

Arriving in Scotland and renting a car?

Driving here may feel different if you're used to driving on the right. Many rural roads are narrow and winding, so it’s worth planning ahead.

Useful guidance from Traffic Scotland: https://t.co/fae0HyAmgs

[Traffic Scotland @trafficscotland]

🚵 ETAPE 2026 ROAD CLOSURES 🚵

🗺️ #A82 Loch Ness
📆 TOMORROW (26th April)
🕔 05:20-09:35

🚲 The A82 along Loch Ness will have various closures in place before and during this event for the safety of participants.

For more details, click here 👉 https://t.co/NpAmWgx3Ji

[Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG) @ETAG_UK]

𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐆 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨��𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬 🐾

Learn how to confidently assist guide dog users helping to create a more inclusive environment for all customers.

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https://t.co/FpQfXySb2R

[Scottish Football Museum @SFootballMuseum]

We're delighted to be at VisitScotland Connect event today @SECGlasgow, thanks to @MuseumsGalScot Museums Futures programme. Looking forward to meeting trade & travel partners from across the globe! Come say hi!

#VisitScotlandConnect @VisitScotNews @neal_ross @andy_memories

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

🔥 Wildfire Warning for North and North-East Scotland 🔥
Very high risk of wildfire in these areas for 20-21 March.

Even the smallest spark can become a wildfire. Help protect our landscapes, wildlife, and rural communities.

Share to help spread the word.
#NoHarmlessFires

[VisitScotland News @VisitScotNews]

Entries are now open for the #ScottishThistleAwards 2026 with 19 categories to choose from this year. Does your tourism or events business have what it takes to be a 2026 winner? Enter now at: https://t.co/wNLi8KRY83

[Network Rail Scotland @NetworkRailSCOT]

Glasgow Central Station will remain closed until at least Wednesday, 18 March, as demolition work continues following the fire on Union Street last Sunday.

More detailed info below. 👇

@NetworkRailGLC
https://t.co/1WGvdhG6H5

[SEPAFlood @SEPAFlood]

Scottish Flood Forecast - 2026-03-15
Today's 3-day Scottish Flood Forecast is now available on our website.

Find out if flooding is forecast in your area, what impacts it may have, and what actions you can take in advance.
https://t.co/BJuCqKRHsH

[ASSC News @ASSCnews]

🌟 Annual Event Sponsor Spotlight: https://t.co/gXit4h9wev 🌟

We’re thrilled to have https://t.co/gXit4h9wev supporting our ASSC Regional Gatherings this year as one of our Annual Event Sponsors.

💬 Fiona Campbell MBE, ASSC Chief Executive, said:

"We are delighted to have https://t.co/gXit4h9wev as one of our Annual Event Sponsors this year. As one of the world’s leading travel platforms, they play a vital role in connecting guests with high quality self catering accommodation across Scotland.

Their support of our Regional Gatherings helps us bring operators together to share insights, discuss the issues affecting the sector, and strengthen the voice of self catering businesses. We look forward to working together throughout the year to support and champion Scotland’s self-catering community."

https://t.co/gXit4h9wev’s support reflects a shared commitment to growing and championing Scotland’s self-catering sector while connecting operators with new opportunities.

Get your tickets: https://t.co/CFd0lny6LN

#ASSCDUMFRIES2026

[Edinburgh @edinburgh]

We're so excited that Edinburgh has been named the 3rd Best City in the World 2026 by Time Out, being recognised for our amazing food scene, stunning green spaces, vibrant art & culture and more

A huge thank you to everyone who makes our city so special, from businesses, attractions to the communities and residents that bring it all to life. Here’s to continuing to shine on the global stage!🌍

https://t.co/ZKHDevxInJ

[Stirling Council @StirlingCouncil]

😍🎉 Stirling Council thrilled to announce the first acts of a new innovative cultural festival that will transform Stirling and the surrounding areas on Friday 1 May 2026.

Culture Night Stirling will bring venues and unexpected spaces to life through an exciting variety of *free events.

The inaugural theme for the festival, ‘Carnival of the Wolf’, draws inspiration from one of Stirling’s most enduring legends – the tale of a pack of wolves whose howls alerted the people of Stirling to an attempted Viking invasion.

This legendary story will be reimagined across the city and the wider area through performance, music, art, and spectacle.

Expect: live music, aerial dance and immersive performance; cabaret and standup comedy; bold theatrical drumming performances; a historical crime tour that brings Stirling’s darker stories to life; pop-up performances, workshops, installations, food and drink experiences, and much more.

As part of today’s (11 March) initial programme announcement, we are delighted to confirm that Tolbooth Stirling will host a major headline act and homecoming performance by internationally acclaimed DJ and producer Sam Gellaitry, who will headline Culture Night Stirling with a special one-off DJ set, returning to his hometown to perform after touringinternationally and working with the likes of PinkPantheress and Kaytranada.

The first wave of the programme release showcases the scale and diversity of Culture Night Stirling and is available by visiting: https://t.co/LdWVUzwzRu.

Further additions to the bumper line-up will be revealed in the coming weeks – register online for all the updates at https://t.co/LdWVUzwzRu.

Read more about this exciting announcement: https://t.co/ArpHHb4q9z

Culture Night Stirling is being delivered with support from EventScotland.

[Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG) @ETAG_UK]

Edinburgh & the Lothians Tourism Businesses, this one is for you 🫵

Through peer learning and open discussion gain practical approaches to: recruitment, fair work and workforce development.

📅 Tue 31 Mar
🕣 08:30am - 12:45pm
📍 @ScotchWhiskyExp

https://t.co/vafhboChGG

[Met Office @metoffice]

⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️

Snow and ice across central parts of Scotland

Friday 00:00 to 09:00

Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs

Stay #WeatherAware⚠️