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We're pleased to announce the appointment of four new Directors to our Board, marking a significant milestone in our continued growth and development. Joining the Board are:Victoria Taylor, Experience [...]

On 19 November 2025, ASVA proudly announced the winners of the Scottish Attractions Inspiring People Awards 2025, honouring the individuals whose passion, innovation and dedication make Scotland’s visitor attractions truly world-class. Sponsored by [...]

ASVA’s vision is World Class Scottish Attractions. We are seeking to appoint three new Directors from ASVA members who can support us to achieve our vision. ASVA Chair Paul Nixon said:“It is an exciting and [...]

We’re delighted to celebrate our ASVA members who have been named regional finalists in this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards. These outstanding attractions and experiences represent the very best of Scotland’s tourism industry. [...]

Tourism plays a vital role in the success of many Scottish businesses. And with good reason. According to recent stats compiled by VisitScotland from the latest [...]

Tourism depends on people - both staff and visitors. From frontline teams to managers, creating a motivated and supported workforce is essential to delivering outstanding experiences and sustaining business success. With skills shortages, recruitment challenges, and an [...]

Scottish Attractions Shine at Thistle Awards with 34 Shortlistings The shortlist for this year’s [...]

Tickets are now on sale for the ASVA Annual Conference 2025! Join us on Wednesday 19th November at Perth Concert Hall for a day packed with insights, inspiration, expert advice, and networking opportunities. Super Early Bird tickets are available now at last year’s prices, but only for a limited [...]

Scotland’s visitor attractions are brimming with exciting developments, creative exhibitions, and milestone celebrations.  With so much going on, now’s the perfect time to dive in and discover the inspiring work happening across the sector. [...]

Scotland’s visitor attractions will soon have a Quality Assurance scheme designed by the industry, for the industry, and run on a not-for-profit basis. ASVA (Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions) is in the final [...]

Castles, heritage centres and historic sites performed strongly in 2024 Attractions benefit from rise in international visitors and film and TV location tourism Edinburgh Castle remains number one paid-for attraction[...]

The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Anne Sandilands as Quality Improvement Manager, a key role in shaping and delivering ASVA’s new Quality Scheme. With over 20 years of experience at VisitScotland, Anne brings[...]