Where is VisitScotland based?
Where is VisitScotland based?
Edinburgh
VisitScotland, formerly the Scottish Tourist Board, is a national tourism organisation for Scotland….VisitScotland.
| Organisation overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Scotland |
| Headquarters | Ocean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh |
| Employees | 525 (2019) |
Is VisitScotland a public body?
VisitScotland is an executive non-departmental public body established under the Development of Tourism Act 1969, with offices at Ocean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JH (“VisitScotland”, “we”, “us” or “our”). VisitScotland is the national tourism organisation for Scotland.
How do I contact the Scottish Tourist Board?
EDINBURGH, EH3 7LA. For enquiries or complaints relating to our service in Scotland, you can also call our customer service line on 0141 465 1878.
What does VisitScotland do?
To do this, VisitScotland: markets Scotland to all parts of the world to attract visitors. provides information and inspiration to visitors and potential visitors so they get the best out of a visit to Scotland.
Who does VisitScotland work with?
Making the most of all the economic benefits Scotland’s tourism industry has to offer is at the heart of everything we do – and we work closely with individual businesses, public agencies, local authorities and other tourism stakeholders to help achieve this.
How many people work for VisitScotland?
229,000 people
35. In 2019, 229,000 people were employed in the Scotland tourism sector. This is 8.8% of the total employment in Scotland. Before the Coronavirus pandemic, the tourism sector in Scotland consisted of 229,000 people, which is roughly 1 in 12 jobs.
What is the Embassy of Scotland?
Scotland in the USA The Scottish Affairs Office in Washington DC exists to help promote Scotland’s interests in the United States. It is based at the British Embassy, located at 3100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20008.
Is there a National Trust in Scotland?
By joining the National Trust for Scotland, you can help us protect the places you love so they can be enjoyed now and for generations to come.
What is the largest industry in Scotland?
The economy of Scotland had an estimated nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of $205 billion in 2020 including oil and gas extraction in Scottish waters….Economy of Scotland.
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Main industries | Fishing, Food & Drink, Forestry, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Textiles, Tourism |
| Ease-of-doing-business rank | 8th (UK)(2020) |
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Is VisitScotland a DMO?
VisitScotland has been named best overseas tourism marketing body by one of the USA’s top associations of tour operators.
Is Scotland in lockdown?
The raft of restrictions put in place over the pandemic have now been lifted as Scotland moves to living with Covid. From 1 May, public health advice is to “stay at home” if you feel unwell or have a fever, and people are no longer advised to take a test.
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Where can I get advice for my visit to Aberdeen?
Get friendly, local and helpful advice for your visit at Aberdeen iCentre,centrally located on Union Street in the city centre. Visit Aberdeen iCentre Our iKnow partners offer local information and there are currently 31 partners in the city.
How many offices and icentres do we have in Scotland?
We have a number of offices and iCentres throughout Scotland, we have 15 offices spread across the country, including our head office in Edinburgh. Staff from across our five directorates are based within them.
What to expect in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is a compact city with wide open spaces. Expect a hotel with its own Picasso, quirky coastal glamping carriages, log cabins in the Scottish glens, boutique hotels and even majestic castles!
