Purpose of Visit to Grampian 2017 - Overseas Visitors
This data is drawn from the International Passenger Survey (IPS), a continuous survey carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It covers all major air, sea and tunnel ports, providing detailed information on the numbers and types of visits made by people travelling to and from the UK.
The Scotland wide figures are:
Holiday: 58%
Business: 16%
VFR: 24%
Study: 1%
Miscellaneous: 1%
The Aberdeenshire region is below the national average for those who choose to Holiday in the region, but above average for those who are visiting for Business purposes.