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The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has published a range of new resources to help organisations prepare for the introduction of Martyn's Law, officially known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act. [...]

The National Galleries of Scotland has received £8.5 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund towards its landmark The Art Works project, bringing the ambitious development another step closer to construction. [...]

ASVA Visitor Attractions Moffat Report - Executive Summary – May 2026 May 2026 delivered a solid and broadly encouraging performance for Scotland's ASVA membership of the visitor [...]

ASVA members from across Scotland have once again been recognised among the regional finalists for the Scottish Thistle Awards, [...]

ASVA Visitor Attractions Moffat Report - Executive Summary – April 2026 Scotland's visitor attraction sector demonstrated notable resilience during April 2026 despite a challenging [...]

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 [...]