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Tourism secretary Fergus Ewing said the Scottish Government recognised the important contribution the hotel sector makes to tourism and the wider Scottish economy.

Funding to protect 3000 jobs in Scottish tourism industry

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions. Photo: John Devlin

Scotland’s tourism industry reopens to visitors

Inverness Castle. Photo: G Laird - geograph.org.uk

Top tips on holidaying responsibly in Scotland

The Scott Monument and Edinburgh's Princes Street - both popular tourist destinations. Photo: Scott Louden

New task force to spearhead the revival of tourism in Scotland

Edinburgh Castle, one of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Measures announced to help reopen Scotland’s tourism industry

Native tree planting...at Loch Katrine has helped Scotland lead the way in the UK.

Planting the roots for Scotland’s Covid-19 recovery

Crowds on the beach at St Andrews

Funding boost to help key Fife tourism organisations

The Scottish Government is looking for more information about Westminster’s plans for marine tourism. Image by DragonTools from Pixabay

Support sought for Scotland’s tourism industry

Here's why you shouldn't travel during the coronavirus pandemic, even within the...

MSP Willie Rennie described the penalty as 'tame'.

Scottish Government investigating Fife farm over dykes removal

Cable being led by engineers which will give more Fife premises access to Superfast Broadband.

Superfast Broadband reaches more premises in Fife

BSE risk status announced

North Sea cod stocks have now been declared sustainable a decade after coming close to collapse.

North Sea cod stocks declared sustainable

Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing.

Scallop stocks around Scotland to be protected

Controlled trial of electrofishing

Renewal of Avian Influenza Prevention Zone

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone covering Scotland will be extended until at least April 30, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

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More Scottish food and drink could be served in schools, hospitals and other public services.

Boost for Scotland's food and drink

Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy & Connectivity, spoke at the Rural Parliament.

Celebrating food and drink success

Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy & Connectivity, spoke at the Rural Parliament.

Bird keepers reminded to maximise biosecurity

Warning after bird flu found on Lincolnshire farm

Cabinet secretary for rural economy, Fergus Ewing

Don't miss deadline, farmers urged

Fergus Ewing Energy Minister was there to launch the takeover. He is pictured above with Ronnie Ross and Erin Campbell. Picture by Fife Photo Agency.

Energy minister visits Methil to mark turbine takeover

Year of Food and Drink 2015

Year of Food and Drink is hailed as success

Scotland is now generating more electricity from renewables  such as wind  than both nuclear and fossil fuels.

Renewables powering ahead in generating Scotland’s electricity

Pic Lisa Ferguson 07/10/2015 Hands over our forth member Sara Marsden from Edinburgh Environmental campaigners to unveil protest banner. Members of Hands Over Our Forth, Scotland Against Fracking and SNP Members Against Unconventional Gas to reveal the banner ahead of a demonstration against underground coal gasification at the weekend

Fracking ban extended