Created by Scottish attractions, for Scottish attractions, the new Quality Scheme from The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) upholds world-class standards through expert star grading, exclusive training, and comprehensive support — all delivered on a not-for-profit, best-value basis. ASVA’s...
Read MoreIconic Simpsons Golf Shop has been acquired by Carnoustie Golf Links. Simpsons is the second oldest golf shop in the world, having been located in Links Parade since 1905. With an iconic multi-coloured dome, reminiscent of a 1920s cotton golf umbrella, it...
Read MoreA historic mill is producing flour for the first time in 4o years after restoration work was made possible by a £2.4 million donation from a mystery donor. The water-powered Barry Mill, near Carnoustie, operated as a mill for nearly 800...
Read MoreCarnoustie Golf Hotel has reopened its upgraded spa and pool as part of a £3 million investment. Chief executive Michael Wells said the substantial investment was a "sign of things to come" as the hotel and golf assets are now controlled...
Read MorePictured left to right: Mark Davidson, Economic Development Manager at Angus Council, Caroline Warburton, VisitScotland Destination Development Director, Cameron Smith, owner of Arbroath Cliff Tours, Louise Nicoll, owner of Newton Farm Holidays and Tours with resident Highland Cow Julie, Scott...
Read MoreKirriemuir's Bonfest is hoping to ride the wave of excitement created by AC/DC's return to Scotland for the first time in 10 years. The band announced a Murrayfield stadium gig as the only UK date on their Power Up 2025 tour. It...
Read MoreMoooove over Cara Delevigne, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Kate Moss… A Highland cow from Angus is bringing the style in 2025 as the face of a VisitScotland campaign to encourage winter breaks in Scotland. See https://www.visitscotland.org/news/2025/winter-breaks-pr-campaign. Julie, dubbed a ‘super moo-del’ by the national tourism...
Read MoreTourism provided a £306million boost to Angus’s economy last year, according to an independent report. Research conducted by Global Tourism Solutions (GTS), using the Scottish Tourism Economic Activity Monitor (STEAM) model, highlights that tourism’s economic impact has increased by 27.2% since...
Read MoreA new winter festival in Angus is encouraging visitors to explore the great outdoors, in a push to extend the traditional visitor season in the region. The Angus Outdoor Adventure Winter Festival starts tomorrow Friday 8 November, and runs until Sunday...
Read MoreInternational tourists are lining up to come and see the Cashmere goats at Lunan Bay Farm in Angus. Jillian McEwan, who runs the farm with her husband, Neil, told The Courier bookings for their tours for 2025 are coming in thick...
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