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Three ASVA member attractions have been chosen to take part in the British Museum’s nationwide programme celebrating the return of the Bayeux Tapestry to the UK in what has been described as a “once-in-a-generation” cultural event. [...]

Insights Strategy & Marketing Exchange The presentation explored how Dovecot Studios delivered IKEA Museum's first touring exhibition outside Sweden. The exhibition showcased 180 [...]

A new temporary VAT reduction aimed at supporting family attractions, activities and restaurants during the summer holidays is set to come into effect across the UK on 25 June. However, new industry research suggests the majority of Scottish attractions may see little direct[...]

Many attractions will have seen VisitScotland's recent reminder regarding the removal of former Quality Assurance Scheme signage and references. As VisitScotland's Quality Assurance Scheme concluded in 2025, businesses[...]

ASVA welcomes the Scottish Government’s decision to include tourism within a dedicated Cabinet Secretary portfolio, recognising the vital contribution Scotland’s tourism and visitor attraction sector makes to the economy, communities and the country’s international [...]

Since the closure of the previous national quality scheme, more than 230 attractions across Scotland have joined the ASVA Quality Scheme. That level of engagement shows the continued importance of independent quality [...]

Scotland’s visitor attractions showed resilience throughout 2025, with new figures suggesting ASVA member attractions are continuing to outperform wider industry trends despite ongoing economic pressures. The latest [...]

Thanks to Timberplay for providing this insightful article exploring the importance of risky play in children’s development. Drawing on their expertise in designing engaging, challenging play environments, Timberplay highlight how carefully considered opportunities for[...]