Travel and tourism in Scotland

Statistics report about travel and tourism in Scotland

Travel and tourism in Scotland

This report presents a selection of statistics and facts about tourism in Scotland. Scotland is the second most visited nation in the United Kingdom (after England), with the majority of tourism coming domestically from the rest of Great Britain. The report includes data on inbound tourism, domestic tourism, accommodation and visitor attractions in the region.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Number of inbound visits to the UK 2019-2022, by country of destination
  • Premium Statistic Inbound tourist overnight stays in the UK 2019, by country visited
  • Premium Statistic Inbound visitor spending in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019, by country visited
  • Premium Statistic Regions visited on domestic overnight trips in Great Britain 2019
  • Premium Statistic Domestic tourism expenditure in Great Britain 2019-2021, by region visited

Inbound tourism

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  • Premium Statistic Inbound tourism: total visits to Scotland 2009-2019
  • Premium Statistic Nights spent by inbound visitors in Scotland 2009-2019
  • Premium Statistic Inbound visitor expenditure to Scotland 2009-2019
  • Premium Statistic Main international visitor markets to Scotland 2019, based on number of trips
  • Premium Statistic International visitor spending in Scotland 2019, by country of origin
  • Premium Statistic Number of inbound trips to Scotland in 2019, by purpose
  • Premium Statistic Nights spent by inbound visitors in Scotland 2019, by purpose of trip
  • Premium Statistic Inbound visitor spending in Scotland 2019, by purpose
  • Premium Statistic Inbound holiday visits to Scotland 2009-2019
  • Premium Statistic Holiday visitor spending in Scotland 2009-2019
  • Premium Statistic Inbound tourist visits to Edinburgh 2019, by age group

Domestic tourism

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  • Premium Statistic Number of trips from Great Britain to Scotland 2012-2019
  • Premium Statistic Nights per trip from Great Britain to Scotland 2011-2019
  • Premium Statistic Number of trips from Great Britain to Scotland in 2019, by purpose

Accommodation

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  • Premium Statistic Bedroom occupancy rate in accommodation Scotland 2011-2021
  • Premium Statistic Monthly hotel room occupancy rate in Scotland 2018
  • Premium Statistic Guest house/B&B monthly room occupancy rate in Scotland in 2018
  • Premium Statistic Self-catering units monthly occupancy rate in Scotland in 2018
  • Basic Statistic Hostel bed monthly occupancy rate in Scotland in 2018
  • Premium Statistic Caravan and camping site occupancy rates in Scotland in 2017-2018, by month

Visitor attractions

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  • Premium Statistic Leading paid visitor attractions in Scotland 2019-2022, by attendance
  • Basic Statistic Leading free visitor attractions in Scotland 2019-2022, by attendance
  • Premium Statistic Number of visits to Edinburgh Castle in Scotland 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of visits to the National Museum of Scotland in the UK 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Most visited outdoor attractions in Scotland 2015

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