With BBC’s Springwatch series broadcasting from Islay this year, residents expect an influx of visitors, as experienced by previous featured locations. Whilst welcoming this boost to tourism, Wild Scotland, Scotland’s wildlife tourism association, is sounding a note of caution to visitors, urging them to use responsible operators. More...

VisitScotland, through the Sector Development department, is currently involved in a collaborative project which develops the links between farming and tourism. Working in partnership with FWAG and Scottish Natural Heritage, the three-year project ‘Linking Sustainable Farming, Tourism & Biodiversity’ runs across the Highlands & Islands area.  More...

Shetland Vikings conquered new territory this month as they took one of the most glamorous nights at the 60th Cannes Film Festival by storm. More...

The brand new Shetland Museum and Arhives was opened earlier this month by Prince Charles and Queen Sonya of Norway. More...