Travel
REVIEW: Native, Glasgow
Peter Ranscombe ‘goes native’ as he reviews an apartment-hotel in Glasgow city centre. MENTION the phrase “ocean liners” and a series of names trips off the tongue – The Titanic, The Queen Mary, The QE2. But how about The Caledonia, The Cameronia, and The United Kingdom? Glasgow’s often forgotten role as the home of the…
Read MoreHotels news round-up: Murrayshall, Balbirnie, and more
Peter Ranscombe rounds-up the latest news from Scotland’s hotels. THE latest step in a £30 million investment at Murrayshall Country Estate in Perthshire has been completed. The hotel has spent £1m refurbishing 14 of its junior and senior suites, including upgrading their en-suite bathrooms, some of which feature roll-top baths and walk-in showers. Dining tables…
Read MoreThe Balmoral is crowned as ‘hotel of the year’
THE Balmoral in Edinburgh has been named as the hotel of the year at the AA Hospitality Awards. Richard Cooke, the hotel’s general manager, said: “It is an honour for The Balmoral to receive this award – it reflects the dedication and hard work of the team. “This year marks our 120th anniversary and every…
Read MoreHostelling Scotland sites all open again
ALL of the sites operated by Hostelling Scotland are now up and running again following the lockdowns. It marks the first time in more than two years that the charity’s 29 youth hostels are all open again. Margo Paterson, the boss at Hostelling Scotland, said: “The [past] couple of years will long be remembered as…
Read MoreREVIEW: Lord Crewe Arms, Northumberland
Grant Dickie reviews the Lord Crewe Arms at Blanchland in Northumberland. ANYONE who knows me will tell you how much I love great architecture and secluded getaways. That’s why a trip to the Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland, Northumberland, was the perfect end to my July. The scenic drive to the hotel through the Borders…
Read MoreNC500 repeats motorhome and campervan advice
THE North Coast 500 (NC500) has reminded visitors driving motorhomes and campervans about the “dos and don’ts” while touring the North Highlands. Operations director Craig Mills said: “Experiencing the NC500 by motorhome or campervan has become a popular way for visitors to enjoy all that the North Highlands has to offer. “However, it is important…
Read MoreTop 100 women in Scottish tourism named
SCOTLAND’S top 100 women in tourism have been named this morning. Membership body Women In Tourism received nearly 250 nominations for the honour, the highest number in its seven-year history. Susan Russell, chair of Women In Tourism, said: “We have been completely overwhelmed by the response to the 2022 top women in tourism and, on…
Read MoreREVIEW: Innside Newcastle
For a sophisticated and stylish stay in Newcastle look no further than Innside, writes Grant Dickie. SITUATED a stone’s throw from one the most synonymous views Newcastle has to offer, Innside by Meliã is the perfect stay for anyone looking to book a trip to the Toon. The modern but almost industrial-style architecture of the…
Read MoreCameron House Hotel: A touch of luxury by the Bonnie Banks
Following extensive renovations at Cameron House Hotel, Rosie Morton travels by land and by loch to suss out the offerings… There’s nothing like placing your life in someone else’s hands to cement a new friendship. As we hurtled over burns, clattered across boulders and scraped unflinchingly through ditches, I began to wonder how I (an…
Read MoreGoing for gold at Skye’s Kinloch Lodge
Chief Sub-Editor Rosie Morton visits the Isle of Skye ahead of Kinloch Lodge’s 50th anniversary… If you’re anything like me, you’ll be talking about it for weeks. You’ll tell family over breakfast, colleagues by the water cooler, and perfect strangers on the train. In truth, you’ll advise anyone who allows you five minutes of non-stop…
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