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"We at Glasgow Film Festival are immensely proud of the work we have done over the years to champion the brilliant work being produced here in Scotland by both homegrown talent and talent coming to Scotland to film.” With Glasgow Film Festival #GFF25 kicking off this week, we caught up with Festival Director and Glasgow Theatre Chief Executive, Allison Gardner, as she marks her final festival before retiring this October. Read the interview [link in comments] to find out more about her career, how the festival has evolved, and some of her most memorable moments.

Our Gaelic industry toolkit shares ways to use the language and its culture to create a more immersive visitor experience. #SeachdainNaGàidhlig2025 (World Gaelic Week) is the perfect time to take a look. Nar goireas airson turasachd Ghàidhlig chithear dòighean gus tursan nas drùidhtiche a thabhann le Gàidhlig is a cultar mar phàirt dhiubh. Seo àm freagarrach, ann an #SeachdainNaGàidhlig2025, gus sùil a thoirt air. [Link in comments]

Have you caught the adorable Highland Coo, Julie, Scotland’s first cardigan-wearing ‘super moo-del’?   We wanted our winter PR campaign to not only shine a spotlight on Scotland but highlight our unique attractions, culture, and experiences.   🎥 Check out our exclusive behind-the-scenes video featuring footage of our team on-location in Angus.   Hear from Newton Farm Holidays & Tours in #Angus and A’ The Airts Community Centre in #Dumfries and #Galloway, on how this moo-rvellous collaboration came about. Louise Nicoll, Angus Council, Scottish Agritourism, A' The Airts, Sanquhar Pattern Design, Dumfries and Galloway Council, South Ayrshire Council Merrick Scottish Blackface Knitwear, Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere, Wee Country Yarns and Todd & Duncan.

📢 There's still time to apply to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Leadership Group (ILG). Closing date this Sunday (2 March).   Join the ILG to shape the future of tourism in Scotland.   For full details on the role and how to apply, check out the vacancy on VisitScotland.org (link in comments). #ScottishTourism

We’re excited to introduce Scotland’s first Business Events Monitor, a brand-new national survey to measure the size and value of Scotland’s business events sector!    We’re inviting businesses to complete a short survey to help us build an even better picture of the business events sector.   The survey will run until 4 April 2025 - https://lnkd.in/dkh_z7DJ #EventProfs #JourneyToChange #BusinessEvents #Tourism

Check out a teaser from our latest responsible tourism video – Creating a Sustainable Destination. An important part of the net zero journey is to inspire, learn and help one another to take action. There's no better way to do this than by listening to our peers and learning more about climate action and responsible tourism. In our recent responsible tourism videos, find out how Scottish businesses are making a positive impact - and consider what steps your business could take.  A big thank you to Aileen Crawford from Visit Glasgow, Kat Brogan from Mercat Tours | Certified B Corp, Adrian Turpin from Wigtown Festival Company, Paul Easto from Wilderness Scotland and Joshua Ryan-Saha from Traveltech for Scotland for taking part. Find out more on VisitScotland.org, link in the comments.

Last month, as part of Showcase Britain, a flagship business-to-business event by VisitBritain, we hosted several familiarisation trips to give buyers from Brazil, India and the Gulf Cooperation Council the chance to experience new products and itineraries first hand.   “The knowledge I gained will help showcase Scotland as one of the top destinations for travellers.”   Hear more about the event including feedback from the buyers on our website. [Link in comments.]

It’s no secret that we LOVE Scotland, so we asked our corporate comms team about some of the places that hold a special place in their heart and why. Where would you add to the list?

Have you seen our Reduce your Climate Impact Guide? It's designed to help tourism businesses at an early stage of their climate action journey. Let's hear from The Scottish Crannog Centre, who recently spoke to us about their journey towards reducing emissions, and why sustainability is important to them.

An t-Eilean (The Island) - the UK’s first ever Gaelic drama series filmed on the Isle of Harris, is back again this weekend with the first two episodes airing this Saturday BBC4. And, if you haven't already check out our latest consumer blog featuring "12 Films & TV shows set in Scotland for your watch list." 👇 https://lnkd.in/ehTT-_9T Images credit of Black Camel Pictures/BBC Alba