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Tourism and culture


Posted 07.05.26

Edinburgh Airport’s Growing Economic Impact

BiGGAR Economics has been working with Edinburgh Airport to understand and explain its economic impact for over 10...

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Posted 01.05.26

The Value of Cultural Organisations

Recent studies by BiGGAR Economics reveal that cultural organisations across Scotland – from local community assets to some...

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Posted 01.05.26

The Social and Economic Impact of the Mary Rose

Introduction Until she was sunk in battle in 1545, the Mary Rose was a naval warship serving under...

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Posted 26.03.26

Easterbrook Hall: More than a Venue

Based on the Crichton Estate in Dumfries, Easterbrook Hall is the largest conference and events venue in the...

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Posted 10.11.25

Quantifying the Value of Culture: The Economic and Wellbeing Impact of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra enhances cultural vitality across Scotland, is a driver for economic activity, and a...

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Posted 23.04.25

The Economic Impact of Crown Estate Scotland

Crown Estate Scotland supported its tenants to create an economic impact of £ billion Gross Value Added (GVA)...

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Posted 19.12.24

The Economic Impact of Short-term Lets in Scotland

Properties used for self-catered accommodation account for less than 1% of Scotland’s total housing stock and support economic...

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Posted 22.10.24

Economic Impacts of Short-term Lets in Edinburgh

Our independent research into the economic impacts of short-term lets in the City of Edinburgh found that the...

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Posted 09.06.22

New licensing system for short term lets could cost the Scottish economy £133m

A new BiGGAR Economics analysis undertaken for Airbnb has highlighted the potential adverse economic impacts that could result...

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