Aberdeen & Grampian

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VisitScotland - Aberdeen and Grampian go on the road

18/12/2006
Your local Business Relationship team will be out and about in the New Year, with VisitScotland - Aberdeen and Grampian holding a series of half-day roadshows throughout the area.   More...

2007 Toast to world’s only Malt Whisky Trail

18/12/2006
The eight distilleries and cooperage on the world’s only Malt Whisky Trail toasted their success for 2007 and beyond, with the launch of the new Malt Whisky Trail guide, produced in partnership by VisitScotland - Aberdeen and Grampian.   More...

North east snowsports get geared up with extra cash

18/12/2006
The Scottish Snowsports Marketing Group (SSMG), a group of winter snowsports businesses including Scotland’s five ski centres, have been successful in their bid for funding to help attract new visitors to the area.   More...

Latest Publications

18/12/2006
VisitScotland - Aberdeen and Grampian’s principal publication, the Holiday Guide and Leisure Breaks 2007, is now available.   More...

Marketing Opportunities available for your business

18/12/2006
Opportunities are now available for businesses wishing to feature in some of VisitScotland Aberdeen and Grampian's key brochures.   More...

Visitors told to come to City and Shire for an “unforgettable” festive break

18/12/2006
A new email campaign is encouraging visitors to come to Aberdeen City and Shire to experience an unforgettable festive break.   More...

Turn your customers into fans

28/11/2006
A new training course that will help tourism businesses and employees turn their customers into 'raving fans' is now available in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.   More...

Apply now for 40% of your total project costs

28/11/2006
Aberdeen and Grampian tourism businesses are being urged to take advantage of the marketing opportunities available to them through VisitScotland’s Challenge Fund.
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North east attractions ‘Open for Winter’

28/11/2006
Tourism attractions across Moray, Aberdeen City and Shire have announced their winter opening times and, in response to customer demand, VisitScotland Aberdeen and Grampian has published a free comprehensive guide for the third year running.    More...

Shining lights of north east tourism revealed

28/11/2006
The winners of the 2006 Northern Lights Tourism Awards have been announced at a special awards ceremony in Aberdeen.   More...

Improve Your Business Competitiveness - Book Now!

23/10/2006
Places are still available for this year's UK Customer Management Conference, taking place on Wednesday 8 November at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.   More...

Has your business taken up the Challenge?

23/10/2006
Aberdeen and Grampian tourism businesses are being urged to take advantage of the marketing opportunities available to them through VisitScotland’s Challenge Fund.    More...

Aberdeen passes “Go”

23/10/2006
Aberdeen has passed “Go” with its very own version of Monopoly, launched this month.   More...

Northern Lights Tourism Awards - your chance to shine

26/09/2006
Time is running out for tourism businesses across the north east to enter this year’s Northern Lights Tourism Awards.   More...

Double success for north east in Thistle Awards shortlist

26/09/2006
Two north east businesses have been named as shortlisted finalists for this year’s ‘tourism Oscars’, the Thistle Awards.   More...

Has your business taken up the Challenge?

26/09/2006
Aberdeen and Grampian tourism businesses are being urged to take advantage of the marketing opportunities available to them through VisitScotland’s Challenge Fund.    More...

Marketing Opportunities for your business

26/09/2006
Opportunities are available to businesses wishing to feature in the Winter Opening Hours and Malt Whisky Trail brochures for 2007.    More...

Day of celebration for North Sea Trail

29/08/2006
Sunday 3rd September will see a day of exciting and diverse activities taking place across six countries to celebrate the North Sea Trail.   More...

Your chance to comment on area tourism strategy

29/08/2006
The North East Scotland Tourism Partnership (NESTOUR) is in the final stages of completing a new tourism strategy and action plan for the area, and would like to invite comments from partners, stakeholders, tourism groups, community and business associations, tourism businesses and individuals specifically on the strategy document.   More...

Calling all north east tourism businesses – your chance to shine

29/08/2006
Tourism businesses across Aberdeen and Grampian have their chance to shine by entering this year’s Northern Lights Tourism Awards.   More...

New Food and Drink Guide presents a Feast of Flavours

29/08/2006
A new edition of “Scotland’s Finest Flavours”, produced by VisitScotland - Aberdeen and Grampian, is now available.   More...

A warm ‘Children’s Welcome’ guaranteed in the north east

29/08/2006
Young visitors can be sure of a warm welcome in Aberdeen and Grampian, with an increasing number of north east businesses signing up to VisitScotland’s ‘Children Welcome Scheme’.   More...

Marketing Opportunities 2006/07 – don’t miss out…

29/08/2006
Time is running out for tourism businesses wishing to take advantage of VisitScotland’s Marketing Opportunities for 2006-07.   More...

Has your business taken up the Challenge?

29/08/2006
Aberdeen and Grampian tourism businesses are being urged to take advantage of the marketing opportunities available to them through VisitScotland’s Challenge Fund.   More...

5 million viewers for BBC’s “Trawlermen”

29/08/2006
Around 5 million viewers tuned into “Trawlermen”, the five-part BBC1 series shown earlier this month.   More...

Your chance to comment on area tourism strategy

24/07/2006
The North East Scotland Tourism Partnership (NESTOUR) would like to invite comments from partners, stakeholders, tourism groups, community and business associations, tourism businesses and individuals on its new tourism strategy for the area.   More...

Marketing Opportunities 2006/07 – time is running out…

24/07/2006
Time is quickly running out for tourism businesses wishing to take advantage of VisitScotland’s Marketing Opportunities for 2006-07.   More...

Calling all north east tourism businesses – your chance to shine

24/07/2006
Tourism businesses across Aberdeen and Grampian have their chance to shine by entering this year’s Northern Lights Tourism Awards.   More...

Summer campaign to entice visitors to the north east

24/07/2006
Visitors to the north-east are being encouraged to ‘Get Active’ during their stay, as part of VisitScotland Aberdeen and Grampian’s latest marketing campaign.   More...

Has your business taken up the Challenge?

24/07/2006
Aberdeen and Grampian tourism businesses are being urged to take advantage of the marketing opportunities available to them through VisitScotland’s Challenge Fund.    More...

Businesses can benefit from ‘100k Welcomes’

24/07/2006
Tourism businesses in Aberdeen and Grampian have the opportunity to experience a brand new training programme with a number of 2 day ‘taster’ courses over the summer months.   More...

Visitors can now 'Heather Hop' across Cairngorms National Park

24/07/2006
A new cross-Cairngorms National Park bus service, the “Heather Hopper” is now up and running for the summer.    More...

Date for your diary...

27/06/2006
This year’s Northern Lights Tourism Awards and North East Scotland Tourism Industry Conference will be taking place on Wednesday 22 November at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
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Cross-Cairngorms bus service launched

27/06/2006
A new cross-Cairngorms National Park bus service, the “Heather Hopper” will be available for the first time this summer.   More...

Marketing Opportunities for 2006/07 – don’t forget to return your form!

27/06/2006
Time is running out for tourism businesses to return their VisitScotland Marketing Opportunities form for 2006-07.
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Businesses can benefit from ‘100k Welcomes’

27/06/2006
Tourism businesses in Aberdeen and Grampian have the opportunity to experience a brand new training programme with a number of 2 day ‘taster’ courses over the summer months.   More...

Has your business taken up the Challenge?

27/06/2006
Aberdeen and Grampian tourism businesses are being urged to take advantage of the marketing opportunities available to them through VisitScotland’s Challenge Fund.    More...

Moray Firth Trail launched by BBC TV star

27/06/2006
The BBC’s Dr Mark Horton, co-presenter of the series "Coast", joined pupils from Hopeman Primary to celebrate the launch of the Moray Firth Trail as part of the North Sea Trail this month.   More...

New Marketing Opportunities for 2006/07

24/05/2006
You will now have received a tailored pack of information on VisitScotland's Marketing Opportunities for 2006-07, which includes suggestions of local, national, and additional opportunities for your business.   More...

New guides to promote Aberdeen and Grampian

24/05/2006
A number of new guides promoting the wealth of things to see and do in Aberdeen and Grampian are now available.   More...

Call for entries for 2006 Thistle Awards

24/05/2006
The search for the top tourism businesses across Scotland has begun, with entries being sought for the 2006 Thistle Awards.   More...

Ancestral Tourism training opportunities

24/05/2006
Businesses in the north east have the opportunity to learn about the benefits of ancestral tourism in a workshop next month.   More...

Eastern Cairngorms Challenge

24/05/2006
An Eastern Cairngorms Challenge will form part of a weekend of celebrations to mark the completion of the £2.5m Eastern Cairngorms Access Project.   More...

Growing tourism in Upper Deeside and Donside

24/05/2006
Find out how your business can contribute to the action plan on growing sustainable tourism in the Upper Deeside and Donside region.   More...

New bite-sized hospitality training

24/05/2006
A new series of bite-sized Hospitality Skills Development training packages are being offered to businesses by DM Training Consultants Ltd.   More...

Challenge Fund

24/05/2006
Aberdeen and Grampian tourism businesses are being urged to take advantage of the marketing opportunities available to them through VisitScotland’s Challenge Fund.    More...