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Daily launches campaign to back tourism post-lockdown

A daily newspaper has launched a new campaign to highlight and celebrate the best of its patch as it emerges from lockdown.

The Scotsman’s Rediscover Scotland throughout the summer, to coincide with key dates in the planned route to recovery.

It will run in print and online with the aim of encouraging responsible tourism and for people to enjoy themselves safely.

The campaign’s launch featured on the front page of the Edinburgh-based daily on Good Friday, pictured below.

Scotsman Rediscover

Scotsman head of content Alan Young said: “On every step of the journey through the crisis of Covid we have been side-by-side with our audience, telling the stories as they emerged, both of heartache and hope.

“Now, as the Scottish Government has set out its path to recovery for Scotland and we can finally look forward to taking the dust covers off our society, it is only right that we plan for the next stage in this unfolding story with optimism.

“If things go as we hope we can expect Scotland to be busier than ever this year, with millions of people from across the UK electing to staycation, hopefully enjoying the sun here rather than abroad.

“The idea behind Rediscover Scotland is very straightforward; when the time is right and when safety allows them to enjoy freedom, we will help readers negotiate what is on offer, highlighting and celebrating the very best, whether that be places to eat or drink, a route map for a day out, or simply a place to pitch your tent.”

Jim Killough, JPIMedia’s commercial director for Scotland, added: “Businesses right across Scotland are emerging from what has been the most challenging year in recent memory.

“Many have adapted and adjusted to new ways of working, new ways of engaging with their customers and are facing a new future so very different from the one they faced at the beginning of 2019.

“Commercially, the Rediscover Scotland campaign aims to provide support, guidance and a platform to businesses of all shapes and sizes right across the country.

“We will use our insight and expertise, harnessing an industry-leading range of marketing products and techniques to connect our audience with the businesses of Scotland.

“From the uncertainty and turmoil thrown up by the pandemic, Scottish businesses have a real opportunity to come out fighting. Through this campaign, and beyond, The Scotsman hopes to be front and centre of this resurgence, supporting Scottish businesses all the way.”

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