Tourism
Three tourism projects in Argyll and Bute’s island communities have received funding from the Scottish Government’s Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF).
The projects were selected from 11 proposals under the Argyll and Bute Strategic Tourism Infrastructure Development (STID) Plan, initially developed by local groups and charities across nine islands.
- Read more about Funding approved for Argyll and Bute island tourism projects
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Local authorities could be given the optional power to introduce a tax on cruise ships that visit their areas in future.
The Scottish Government is seeking views on the practicalities of such a levy, as well as the potential market implications and effect on local economies and communities.
- Read more about Cruise Ship Levy consultation...launched!
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Nearly 1000 people have already attended the 30-plus public consultation events and online sessions about the proposed National Park in Galloway.
This years Scottish Agritourism Conference took place in Perth over the 18 and 19 of November.
A range of sessions took place over the two conference days including, a wide variety of speakers and panellists all relevant to the Sector. There was a real buzz around the venue as delegates connected and networked with exhibitors, sponsors and each other.
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Thirty tourism businesses, social enterprises and community groups have been supported to help the South of Scotland become one of the leading cycling destinations in the world.
The £300,000 South of Scotland Cycling Infrastructure Fund provided capital grants of £3,000 to £25,000 to the organisations who own visitor facing assets to invest in their cycling facilities.
If you are seeking to get a job in land-based sectors, then the Lantra Scotland website is an invaluable source of information and support.
- Read more about Rural and islands 'Jobs Round Up' and land skills oportunities: November 2024
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