February 2016

Flybe announces Dundee-Amsterdam flight service

25/02/2016
Good news – another direct flight from Europe to Scotland – Dundee Airport has secured its first international route, with flights to Amsterdam starting in May. Flybe announced details of a new year-round service between Dundee and Schiphol Airport that will operate six times a week.  The service will begin on May 23, with one-way […]

Scotland’s grouse shooting season holds firm despite weather headaches

15/02/2016
GROUSE shooting was a strong presence in Scotland last year despite volatility caused by bad weather during the breeding season. Updates issued yesterday on behalf of the Gift of Grouse initiative said the number of occupancy rates and shooting days booked held firm in most parts of the country despite many estates experiencing a “disappointing” […]

Scottish Country Sports Tourism Strategy – Consultation

09/02/2016
Based on the findings of the 2015 PACEC Report, ‘Benefits and Volume and Value of Country Sports Tourism in Scotland’, the Scottish Country Sports Tourism Group has prepared a draft strategy for the sector. To ensure the strategy is inclusive, your views and opinions as country sports businesses are being sought. This consultation takes the […]