Janet Redler Tourism

Top five things to do in Edinburgh

Here are our recommendations for the things you really must see on a visit to Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland.
Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland, is one of the United Kingdom’s most popular tourist destinations, with its medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town sitting sid… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/blog/top-five-things-edinburgh/

Glasgow city centre welcomes back visitors with new campaign

A multimedia campaign inviting people back to Glasgow city centre has been launched.
A campaign inviting people to Glasgow city centre has been launched, reminding visitors that the area is now ready to welcome them back to enjoy its many attractions, which they ma… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/glasgow-city-centre-welcomes-back-visitors-new-campaign/

Home is where the bard is in 2021

Scotland fans can mark Burns Night 2021 by enjoying a host of virtual Burns celebrations and suppers.
Burns Night this year is sadly not going to be the time to explore Scotland in person, but Scotland fans can still mark the big night by enjoying a host of virtual Burns celebrati… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/home-where-bard-2021/

Digital campaign drives interest in Scottish tourist route

One of Scotland’s most spectacular driving routes is enjoying a surge in interest, thanks to a new digital marketing campaign.
One of Scotland’s most spectacular driving routes is enjoying a surge in interest, following the success of a recent digital marketing campaign, part-funded by Scotland’s national… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/digital-campaign-drives-interest-scottish-tourist-route/

Tour Guide Tales bring Scotland to life

A series of new podcasts from VisitScotland will whet the appetite of all those dreaming of a vacation in Scotland.
A series of new podcasts from VisitScotland will whet the appetite of all those dreaming of a vacation in Scotland, as expert tour guides reveal Scotland’s history through captiva… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/tour-guide-tales-bring-scotland-life/

New film welcomes golfers back to Scotland

A new film from VisitScotland celebrates Scotland as the home of golf and promises a warm welcome for golfers of all abilities.
A new film from VisitScotland celebrates Scotland as the home of golf and promises a warm welcome for golfers of all abilities and aspirations, now things are returning to normal. … https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/new-film-welcomes-golfers-back-scotland/

Tourism businesses in Scotland prepare to reopen

The Scottish Government has asked the country’s tourism and hospitality sector to prepare for reopening on 15 July.
The Scottish Government has asked the country’s tourism and hospitality sector to prepare for reopening on 15 July, if sufficient progress has been made to ensure safe reopening f… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/tourism-businesses-scotland-prepare-reopen/

Scotland gets ready to celebrate Burns Night

If you're visiting Scotland on Burns Night (25 January), you can be sure of a big celebration!
January may not seem like the most obvious month for a visit to Scotland, but if you're there on Burns Night (25 January), you can be sure of a big celebration! A traditio… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/scotland-gets-ready-celebrate-burns-night/

Edinburgh Festival Fringe named top UK experience

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been named the UK’s top experience by leading travel media company Lonely Planet.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been named the UK's top experience by leading travel media company Lonely Planet, in a new ranked list of the 500 most memorable, beautiful, surpr… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/edinburgh-festival-fringe-named-top-uk-experience/

Shetland makes it onto Lonely Planet's 'Best in Europe' list

The UK’s northernmost point has earned its place as one of the top must-see destinations for international travellers in Europe this year.
The UK’s northernmost point has earned its place as one of the top must-see destinations for international travellers in Europe this year. Sumburgh Lighthouse, Shetland © VisitS… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/shetland-makes-lonely-planet-best-europe-list/

World leading whisky festival celebrates 20th anniversary

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, the world’s leading Scotch whisky festival, kicks off its 20th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday 1st May.
The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, the world’s leading Scotch whisky festival, kicks off its 20th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday 1st May. Speyside is the spirit… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/world-leading-whisky-festival-celebrates-20th-anniversary/

Visitor attractions in Scotland record fifth year of growth

The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions has announced that visits to its member sites rose again in 2018.
The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) has announced that visits to its member sites rose again in 2018 – the fifth year running that an increase in numbers has bee… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/visitor-attractions-scotland-record-fifth-year-growth/

New Mary Queen of Scots film puts Scotland in the spotlight

A new film about Mary, Queen of Scots, is helping to inspire renewed interest in the story of Mary Stuart and the places in Scotland connected to her.
A new film about Mary, Queen of Scots, is helping to inspire renewed interest in the story of Mary Stuart and the places in Scotland connected with her. Saoirse Ronan as Mary, Q… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/new-mary-queen-scots-film-scotland-spotlight/

New campaign encourages visitors to See South Scotland

A major new campaign promoting the South of Scotland as a holiday destination to visitors from across the world has been launched by Scotland's national tourism organisation.
A major new campaign promoting the South of Scotland as a holiday destination to visitors from across the world has been launched by Scotland's national tourism organisation. … https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/new-campaign-encourages-visitors-see-south-scotland/

Global honour for Scotland's Highlands and Islands

Scotland’s Highlands and Islands have earned their place as one of the top must-see destinations in the world in 2019.
Scotland’s Highlands and Islands have earned their place as one of the top must-see destinations in the world in 2019. Glenfinnan Viaduct © VisitScotland / Jakub Iwanicki Tr… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/global-honour-scotlands-highlands-and-islands/

V&A Dundee celebrates 100,000 visitors

The new V&A Dundee in Scotland has welcomed its 100,000th visitor to the museum after just three weeks.
The new V&A Dundee in Scotland has welcomed its 100,000th visitor to the museum after just three weeks. V&A Dundee, Scotland © Hufton+Crow As Scotland’s first design museum, … https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/v-dundee-celebrates-100000-visitors/

Ireland ranked fourth in world and Scotland fifth for travel experiences

Ireland has been ranked the fourth best destination in the world for ‘travel experiences’ by TripAdvisor, while neighbouring Scotland came fifth.
Ireland has been named as the fourth best destination in the world for ‘travel experiences’ by TripAdvisor, while neighbouring Scotland came fifth. Howth Peninsula, Dublin, Irel… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/ireland-ranked-fourth-world-scotland-fifth-travel-experiences/

Follow in the footsteps of John Muir

Known to many as the ‘Father of the National Parks’ in the USA, John Muir was born in Scotland and spent the first 11 years of his childhood there. On a tour of the UK, why not discover his roots?
Known to many as the ‘Father of the National Parks’ in the USA, John Muir was born in Scotland and spent the first 11 years of his childhood there. On a tour of the UK, why not di… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/follow-footsteps-john-muir/

New movie inspires walkers to visit Scotland

A movie about an octogenarian tackling one of Scotland’s most iconic mountains is set to inspire visitors to pull on their hiking boots, says VisitScotland.
A movie about an octogenarian tackling one of Scotland’s most iconic mountains is set to inspire visitors to pull on their hiking boots, says VisitScotland. Edie star Sheila Han… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/new-movie-inspires-walkers-visit-scotland/

Funding boost for fiddle festival

An international family-friendly festival which celebrates the many styles of fiddle playing and associated dance traditions that exist around the North Atlantic has benefited from new funding to expand its programme.
An international family-friendly festival which celebrates the many styles of fiddle playing and associated dance traditions that exist around the North Atlantic has benefited fro… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/funding-boost-fiddle-festival1/