Scotland
Excitement continues to grow for New York’s 2018 Tartan Day Parade
The excitement is mounting for the 20th anniversary of Tartan Day and the New York Tartan Day Parade next month. To be held on 7 April, clans, pipe bands, dancers, lovers of Scotland from all over the globe (including Canada, Scotland, and points throughout Britain), will join Scottish Americans in coming together for the Parade…
Read MoreScotland’s biggest night trail race cancelled by the weather
Britain’s biggest night trail race was due to take place in Scotland this weekend – but has been cancelled due to the weather. The Mighty Deerstalker was set to be held on Saturday, 3 March, in the Scottish Borders However, a spokesperson from Rat Race Adventure Sports said: ‘It is with deep regret that we…
Read MoreIconic Glasgow hotel takes title to complete its amazing comeback
An iconic Scottish hotel has taken the title of of City Hotel of the Year at the glittering Prestige Hotel Awards. Glasgow’s iconic Grand Central Hotel was awarded the title at Scotland’s Prestige Hotel Awards, created to showcase and reward outstanding service within the hotel industry in Scotland and is voted for by the public.…
Read MoreFour-star status for Banchory Lodge Hotel after £1.2million revamp
A Royal Deeside hotel has been given a massive boost from VisitScotland. Having had an investment of over £1.2million, Banchory Lodge has now been awarded four-star status by VisitScotland. In their report, the VisitScotland Quality and Tourism Advisors highlighted the friendly service, refurbishment and quality of the food at the hotel. And the use of…
Read MoreBritannia offers the perfect place to celebrate Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, now is the perfect chance to treat your mum like royalty. For over 44 years, Britannia was home to one of the world’s best known mothers and grandmothers and, indeed, great-grandmothers, Her Majesty The Queen, and she famously described the Yacht as ‘the one place I can truly relax’. Spend…
Read MoreCongratulations to the best hotel in Scotland – it’s official
Scotland’s Hotel of the Year has been revealed as a Perthshire family business. East Haugh House in Pitlochry, a four star boutique country house hotel, took home the top award at the second annual Prestige Hotel Awards, presented by Allied Irish bank, in Glasgow. They were named as Scotland’s ‘Hotel of the Year’ at the…
Read MoreRoyal Regiment of Scotland says a sad farewell to mascot Cruachan III
The Royal Regiment of Scotland has announced the sad passing of its beloved retired regimental mascot. Shetland pony Cruachan III, who served across the world, was sadly put down yesterday, at the age of 30, after suffering from arthritis. The Royal Scots announced his death in a tweet, which read: ‘With great sadness, we bid…
Read MoreAnother fantastic honour for Scotland’s tennis hero Andy Murray
Scottish tennis hero Andy Murray’s Victorian mansion has become one of only two Five Star Gold Country House Hotels in Scotland following a grading by VisitScotland. Cromlix, located three miles from Dunblane, received the highest award possible from the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in recognition of its exceptional standards and outstanding customer…
Read MoreAll set to celebrate 200 years of the Union Canal
The famous Union Canal linking Edinburgh with Falkirk and Glasgow is this year celebrating its 200th birthday. The first turf was cut in Edinburgh to begin construction of the Union Canal on 3 March 1818. When there were no major roads between Scotland’s largest cities, the canal was the motorway of its day, and the…
Read MoreSee the sights of Scotland in just two days – on the one island
Athletes are being offered the chance to see some of the most glorious sights in Scotland on the new Ultra Tour of Arran. Rat Race to stage a new 100km off-road running challenge on the Isle of Arran – Scotland in miniature – on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April. Race Race Adventure Sports will…
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