The warmth and friendliness of Scots is having a positive impact on tourists, a recent survey has found.
VisitScotland revealed 80% of visitors to Scotland were made to feel welcome and 70% said they would return within five years, while 88% would recommend it as a holiday destination to friends.
The results come before Scotland is thrown into the spotlight in 2014 when it hosts the Ryder Cup and Commonwealth Games.
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