Scotland has gained from the pound’s weakness against the euro as more people have enjoyed holidays in the country, it has been claimed.
With miles of coastline, highland and lowland scenery to explore on camping and caravanning trips and places like Glasgow and Edinburgh offering popular city breaks, the country’s tourist industry has benefited from the rise of the staycation.
According to VisitScotland, the country is now an attractive option for domestic tourists who might formerly have headed overseas.
“The staycation trend, strong events calendars in [Glasgow and Edinburgh], along with Homecoming – which has given Scotland a competitive advantage – will also have helped to maintain stable occupancy rates,” a spokesperson for the organisation said.
The Homecoming celebrations are being held to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of renowned Scots poet Robert Burns.
An advertising campaign has focused on bringing descendants of ex-pats back to Scotland to join in the party, which has seen a number of events take place throughout the year.
