Interest in travel to Scotland from the rest of the UK has declined by 29 per cent compared to this time last year, according to new research. Ahead of the Scottish referendum on Thursday, industry experts have expressed concern over what independence could mean for the country's tourism industry - but it looks as though its uncertain future may already be having an impact. According to hotel comparison website trivago.co.uk, hotel searches for Scotland from England, Wales and Northern Ireland between August 1 and September 15 have decreased by 29 per cent compared to the same period last year. Decline: Interest in travel to Scotland from England, Wales, Northern Ireland has decreased by 29% on last year
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Hotel searches for Scotland from England, Wales, Northern Ireland decrease
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Travel interest from Scotland to rest of UK down 19% year-on-year
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Experts expressed concern for travel industry for independent Scotland
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