Millions of tourists in UK could be asked to pay local visitor levy
Councils, politicians and campaigners hope a ‘tourist tax’ would raise money to fund services in areas affected by high visitor numbers
‘More tram-spotting than Trainspotting’: the new tram linking Leith to Edinburgh
The tramline to the old port means its Michelin-starred restaurants, seafront and cool venues are now just a few stops away from Edinburgh city centre
Home swap holidays: how to stay for free and save thousands
As the cost of living crisis deepens, a ‘house swap holiday’ seems appealing – but are there pitfalls?
Where the magic happens: 10 of Britain’s most mystical sites
From healing wells to sacred stones, the author of a new guide to Magical Britain selects his favourite wild and enchanting places
Scotland’s finest: island-hopping in Orkney
Orkney – just voted Scotland’s ‘best island’ – is home to archaeological riches, lunar landscapes and silver-white sands. It’s a place to get away from it all – even if you live there
Britons look ‘beyond usual UK hotspots’ this summer
Less familiar destinations expected to benefit from pent-up demand as many opt not to go abroad
Edinburgh’s New Year celebrations to go online with a virtual Hogmanay
Three spectacular films involving choreographed LED drones will be streamed on 29, 30 and 31 December to replace the usual fun and fireworks
Scotland’s ski resorts in limbo with potential bumper season looming
Highland resorts introduce Covid-safety measures in readiness for skiers missing usual trips to the Alps, but local restrictions mean they cannot cash in
UK removes Switzerland, Jamaica and Czech Republic from travel corridor list
Grant Shapps confirms people arriving from three countries will face two-week quarantine
The Asian hiking group blazing a trail through Scotland’s peaks
Boots and Beards is helping Glasgow’s Asian population to discover freedom, camaraderie and mental wellbeing in the Scottish mountains
Britons to be allowed to holiday abroad from July via ‘air bridges’
Ministers also expected to end policy of quarantining arrivals to the UK for 14 days
Enter the Vault: the ‘secret’ room at Edinburgh’s new hostel
A centuries’ old vault has been turned into a ‘very well soundproofed’ room at a new hostel in the Scottish capital
How to beat airline baggage rules, Glasgow style: wear all your clothes at once
When John Irvine’s luggage tipped the scales at Nice airport, he wasn’t about to pay the excess fee
Speeding, congestion and protest: the dark side of Scotland’s North Coast 500 route
For locals, the success of this driving route means blocked roads, a racetrack mentality and mess, rather than the promised benefits to business
How the Chinese fell in love with the Highlands
Visits to the wilds of Scotland by the burgeoning Chinese middle class are up six-fold in the past decade – and there’s no sign the numbers are letting up