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Tourism and culture


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 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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Posted 15.11.21

Onshore Wind and Tourism in Scotland

Analysis of 44 wind farm case studies in Scotland finds no evidence of a link between wind farm...

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Posted 22.06.21

Airbnb’s Economic Impact in Scotland

BiGGAR Economics carried out a detailed analysis of the impact of activity on the Airbnb platform on jobs...

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Posted 15.03.21

Economic and Fiscal Impact of Re-opening Scottish Hospitality Sector

A new analysis by BiGGAR Economics has quantified the economic and fiscal benefits of re-opening the Scottish hospitality...

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Posted 16.12.20

Covid-19 Restrictions Impact on Hospitality

The economic viability of Scotland’s crisis-hit hospitality industry could be dramatically enhanced and the prospects for tens of...

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