Overview
- The Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey (SAOS) gathers data on occupancy in Scotland's tourist accommodation. This includes B&Bs and guesthouses.
- The survey is commissioned by VisitScotland. It is carried out by the research agency, the Moffat Centre for Travel and Tourism Business Development.
- The monthly report compares the latest available month with that of the same month in the previous year.
- Analysis is provided by room and bed occupancy, location, tariff and star rating.
- Each monthly report is published two months after the month in question to allow for data collection and analysis.
Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses December 2024
Published February 2025
1. Key statistics
27.39%
Average B&B / guesthouse room occupancy for December 2024
60.92%
Average B&B / guesthouse room occupancy for December 2023
Source: Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey, 2024
Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses November 2024
Published January 2025
Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses October 2024
Published December 2024
Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses September 2024
Published November 2024
Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses August 2024
Published October 2024
Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses July 2024
Published September 2024
Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses June 2024
Published September 2024
Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses May 2024
Published July 2024
Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses April 2024
Published June 2024
Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses March 2024
Published May 2024
Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses February 2024
Published May 2024
Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses January 2024
Published May 2024
3. How to take part
If you are a Scottish accommodation business and would like to benefit from this free opportunity to monitor your occupancy, contact the Moffat Centre.
Email the Moffat Centre