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Maleficent is Fife vintage specialist’s fairy godmother again

Date of article: Sat 19 Oct 19

The movie props success story of Fife vintage specialist Scaramanga continues today with the release of Disney fairytale sequel Maleficent: Mistress of Evil – the second in the ...

Draft Future Tourism Strategy ‘Beyond 2020’ Revealed

Date of article: Fri 18 Oct 19

The draft of Scotland’s future national tourism strategy has unlike Tourism Scotland 2020 (TS2020) been developed through an equal partnership approach with a range of stakehol ...

In the Footsteps of Kings - Business Toolkit

Date of article: Tue 15 Oct 19

A toolkit for In the Footsteps of Kings has been developed to show how tourism businesses can engage with the campaign, and provides information and marketing materials that can ...

The #cleachdi Initiative

Date of article: Tue 15 Oct 19

Bòrd na Gàidhlig and partners have developed the nationwide #cleachdi initiative to enable Gaelic speakers and learners to be more visible to one another and to promote the use o ...

East Neuk Tourism Businesses Meeting

Date of article: Mon 14 Oct 19

Visit East Neuk – the tourism organisation for the East Neuk of Fife – has arranged an end of season meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Cambo Stables Visitor Centre, Kingsba ...

Brewery taproom at Bowhouse launches programme of music and limited edition bottlings

Date of article: Mon 14 Oct 19

A programme of live music has been launched at the Futtle brewery taproom at Bowhouse in Fife, alongside a selection of limited edition drinks bottlings. The taproom sits within t ...

Four steps to becoming more inclusive

Date of article: Fri 11 Oct 19

1. Create an accessibility guide 95% of customers with access requirements check for information about your venue online before visiting. In partnership with VisitEngland, VisitS ...

Falside Mill Kingsbarns is opening this month!

Date of article: Thu 10 Oct 19

Our brand new blank canvas venue will be open for viewing on Sunday 27th and Monday 28th October.  Our unique spaces have been thoughtfully designed to ensure a bespoke and memora ...

Building New Bridges - Promoting Tourism through Inner Forth's Landscape and Heritage

Date of article: Thu 10 Oct 19

The Inner Forth has a lot to offer as a tourism destination. A unique landscape, a rich natural and historic heritage, and a great public and active transport network that puts it ...

Zero Waste Scotland - SME Loan Scheme

Date of article: Tue 8 Oct 19

Helping Scottish businesses save energy and money The Scottish Government’s SME Loan Scheme is helping businesses across Scotland to reduce their energy costs and environmental ...

Fife Tourism Barometer Survey for Q3 2019

Date of article: Mon 7 Oct 19

The Q3 2019 Scottish Local Tourism Industry Barometer is now live at https://visitscotland.researchfeedback.net/wh/s.asp?k=157018561385 This industry barometer is a means by wh ...

Dunfermline Delivers October Familiarisation Visit

Date of article: Fri 4 Oct 19

Dunfermline Delivers would like to invite your business ambassador to take part in their October Familiarisation visit. Date: 22/10/19 Location: Dunfermline Delivers Offices, Fir ...

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - Fife Ride

Date of article: Fri 4 Oct 19

Over 125,000 classic and vintage styled motorcyclists around the world suited up in their smartest attire and united in the annual The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, with the ai ...

Scottish Clans & Historical Figures Event Fund

Date of article: Fri 4 Oct 19

SCOTTISH CLANS & HISTORICAL FIGURES EVENT FUND - ROUND 7 DEADLINE APPROACHING   This fund supports the growth of events taking place outside Edinburgh and Glasgow which pu ...

Preparing for no deal Brexit if you work in tourism

Date of article: Thu 3 Oct 19

GOV.UK has published a 10 point checklist to understand what you need to do to prepare for no deal Brexit if you work in the tourism or hospitality business. Find out more at ht ...

Influencer visits to Fife

Date of article: Wed 2 Oct 19

Over the last few years we’ve hosted many influencers (both UK and international) in Fife…and we couldn’t do it without the support of Fife tourism businesses. So it’s tim ...

Darnley’s Launches a Smoky Gin

Date of article: Wed 2 Oct 19

Darnley’s Gin launches ‘Smoke and Zest’, the second in their limited edition Cottage Series range, each telling a different story of the botanicals found around their Fife di ...

Tourism Industry Leaders Back Strategy

Date of article: Wed 2 Oct 19

A STRATEGY to increase the value of tourism across the Tay Cities Region by over £100m in the next five years has been officially launched. The Tay Cities Region Tourism Strateg ...

October Market at Bowhouse

Date of article: Tue 1 Oct 19

12th and 13th October 2019 10am-4pm Free of Charge  Autumn has arrived, with the leaves begin to change colour, cooler temperatures and new foods in season as the nights grow d ...

Fife Tourism Conference 2019

Date of article: Tue 1 Oct 19

Fife Tourism Conference 2019 Welcome to our Home Friday 15th November 2019 Fife Tourism Partnership, with support from Fife Council and VisitScotland, invite you to the much-ant ...

Financial support to prepare for Brexit

Date of article: Tue 1 Oct 19

The Brexit Support Grant, funded by the Scottish Government, provides a minimum of £2,000 and a maximum of £4,000 to help small to medium-sized enterprises in Scotland manage a w ...

Fife Business Matters - Autumn 2019

Date of article: Mon 30 Sep 19

The autumn issue of Fife Business Matters is now available online at: http://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/ ...

Magnifique! Victor Perez becomes First French Winner of The Alfred Dunhill Links

Date of article: Mon 30 Sep 19

Victor Perez became the first French winner of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after one of the most exciting finishes in the history of the event, winning by on ...

Fireworks Make it a Spectacular Saturday at St Andrews

Date of article: Thu 26 Sep 19

The St Andrews night sky will come alive with a spectacular fireworks display on the eve of the final day of this year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. An ...

Bill Murray Centre Stage as Hollywood Stars Get Ready for a Golfing Role

Date of article: Mon 23 Sep 19

Hollywood legend Bill Murray is back to play in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, to the delight of the enthusiastic Scottish galleries. The crowd-pleaser, best known for hug ...

Influencing our Visitors

Date of article: Wed 18 Sep 19

As signs of Scottish autumn start to show, the season opens us up to promoting Scotland in a whole new colourful light – and VisitScotland's marketing reflects this. VisitScotla ...

BID St Andrews takes home the Keep Scotland Beautiful Trophy

Date of article: Wed 18 Sep 19

BID St Andrews won GOLD and the overall BID category at the 2019 Keep Scotland Beautiful awards on Thursday 12th September.  BID St Andrews aims to improve the aesthetic and eco ...

VisitScotland iCentre Opportunities

Date of article: Wed 18 Sep 19

The St Andrews iCentre provides information about Fife and the rest of Scotland. They also sell tickets for several organisations including: • Historic Scotland • St Andrews ...

Fife Tourism Conference 2019

Date of article: Tue 17 Sep 19

Fife Tourism Conference 2019 Welcome to our Home Friday 15th November 2019 Fife Tourism Partnership, with support from Fife Council and VisitScotland, invite you to the much-ant ...

Fife Business Week 2019

Date of article: Tue 17 Sep 19

Fife Business Week this year celebrates its tenth anniversary, delivering yet another fantastic week full of events, aimed at inspiring and supporting Fife’s business community, ...

#GetYerKiltOn for St Andrew’s Day 2019: Appeal to Fife Businesses

Date of article: Tue 17 Sep 19

The Fife Tourism Partnership are delighted to once again host #GetYerKiltOn; an exciting social media campaign to promote and celebrate St Andrew’s Day which takes place on the 3 ...

Year of Coasts and Waters 2020

Date of article: Thu 12 Sep 19

In 2020, Scotland’s Coasts and Waters will be celebrated with a programme of activity designed to inspire both visitors and locals to explore and experience our unrivalled shores ...

Cowdenbeath Shortlisted for Rising Star Category of the Great British High Street Awards

Date of article: Thu 12 Sep 19

Cowdenbeath has been shortlisted in the Rising Star category of the Great British High Street Awards. The Rising Star High Street Award celebrates local communities who are on the ...

An Unmissable Talent Health Check for Your Business

Date of article: Wed 11 Sep 19

Your organisation will benefit from a valuable health check delivered by 12 different Fife Chamber member companies who have huge experience of managing talent and who want to sh ...

Vamps Star Brad Simpson Tunes Up for his First Ever Alfred Dunhill Links

Date of article: Wed 11 Sep 19

Brad Simpson, lead singer and guitarist for British band The Vamps, Dave Farrell from Linkin Park and Mike Rutherford, driving force of Genesis and Mike and the Mechanics, are the ...

Tourist Tax Consultation

Date of article: Wed 11 Sep 19

The Scottish Government launched its Transient Visitor Levy Consultation today seeking views on the principles of a local discretionary transient visitor levy or tourist tax. All ...

Wheelchair Foraging in Fife launched as part of Foraging Fortnight

Date of article: Wed 11 Sep 19

A new foraging event aimed at those in wheelchairs is to take place this Sunday in Devilla Woods near Kincardine.  The event, Wheels in the Wild for Wheelchair Users will take pla ...

East Neuk Unearthed: treasures of Fife’s hidden past

Date of article: Wed 11 Sep 19

With this exhibition we travel through time to discover the history that lies hidden all around us and in the earth beneath our feet. The Scottish Fisheries Museum brings together ...

Justin Rose and Justin Timberlake team up for Alfred Dunhill Links

Date of article: Wed 11 Sep 19

Multi-talented actor, musician and avid golfer Justin Timberlake, is to play for the first time in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, alongside World No 4 Justin Rose.  Timber ...