Shetland tourism businesses are being urged to take advantage of the marketing opportunities available to them through VisitScotland’s Challenge Fund.

The fund was established to assist collaborative group marketing projects that attract new or repeat visitors to Scotland. Groups of three or more tourism businesses can apply for 40% of total project costs for amounts between £2,500 and £65,000.

The deadline for round eight is 28 February 2007 for activities taking place between 1 May 2007 and 31 April 2008. .

If you are interested in finding out more about Challenge Fund or would like to discuss a potential project please contact Nikki Sellens on (01595) 743142 or email Nikki.Sellens@visitscotland.com.