Scotland cities named among top UK travel destinations…

Scotland cities named among top UK travel destinations for spring by TripAdvisor

Two Scottish cities have been named among the top UK travel destinations this spring by TripAdvisor.

The world's largest travel guidance platform has released its Spring Travel Index, which offers insight into travel demand across the globe. It uses a combination of demand and sentiment data to reveal the UK public's attitudes to travel over the next three months and where they’re heading off to.

In terms of domestic travel destinations, Edinburgh and Glasgow are both included in the top 10 most popular spots. The former appears at number two on the list, while the latter places at number nine.

Looking at the most popular international travel destinations this spring, city breaks are sought according to TripAdvisor. They make up seven of the top 10, with Paris at number one and Amsterdam at number two.

Meanwhile, Brits are also in search of sun and relaxation, with Spanish beach holidays topping the charts. Benidorm appears at number three, while Costa Adeje in Tenerife places at number four.

According to the report, travel in general is on the up, with 71 per cent of Brits planning trips this spring, compared to 54 per cent in the same period last year. This also represents an increase of 11 per cent on the 2022 winter season.

Edinburgh was found to be the most popular Scottish travel destination this season (Getty Images)

Affordability was found to be the most important factor for people in the UK planning trips, with 69 per cent of respondents placing it at number one. Additionally, 90 per cent stated they would only take one or two trips this year, which according to TripAdvisor reflects "a steady increase in Brits prioritising a big trip".

Alice Jong, Research and Insights Senior Analyst, Media at TripAdvisor, said: "As seen in previous editions of our Seasonal Travel Index, consumer appetite for travel remains strong as we head into the spring months in the Northern Hemisphere.

"Destination-wise, we can expect robust demand for city breaks from Northern Hemisphere travellers, with several of the world’s most iconic capitals dominating the list of most popular destinations."