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‘Outdoor adventures manager’ joins Gleneagles
GLENEAGLES has appointed an “outdoor adventures manager” to help children enjoy its 850-acre estate. Alan McGonagle, 34, from Loch Lomond, was previously manager of Pinkston Watersports in Glasgow, a community paddle sports hub and home to Scotland’s only artificial whitewater course. The Perthshire hotel has also created an “adventurer’s guide” featuring more than 50 activities…
Read MoreForbes gives Balmoral five-star rating
THE Balmoral has become the first hotel in Scotland to receive a five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. It’s the first time that the Edinburgh hotel has made it onto the list, which was released early to encourage bookings for next year. Richard Cooke, general manager at The Balmoral, said: “Forbes Travel Guide is undoubtedly…
Read MoreCastles, museums and distilleries continue to reopen
MORE of Scotland’s historic landmarks have announced dates for reopening as the coronavirus lockdown continues to ease. Blackness Castle will reopen on Monday, followed by Inchcolm Abbey, Huntly Castle and Melrose Abbey on Wednesday, and Elgin Cathedral and Caerlaverock Castle on Friday. Doune Castle, Dunstaffnage Castle and Linlithgow Palace will then reopen on 26 August,…
Read MoreSplash of colour as The Balmoral reopens
THE Balmoral in Edinburgh marked its reopening on Saturday with flowers lining the steps to the hotel’s front door. General manager Richard Cooke and his team welcomed guests back from just before 9am. Members of staff waved saltires from the windows to mark the return of the landmark venue. A veritable rainbow of colours adorned…
Read MoreVisit Moscow – without leaving Scotland
TOURISTS are being encouraged to visit Moscow – without even setting foot outside Scotland. That’s because the village of Moscow in Ayrshire is featuring in a new publicity campaign by holiday website Love Home Swap. The site has created an online guidebook called Around The World in Britain, which also includes California in Norfolk, Egypt…
Read MoreTrossachs e-bike trail map hits the road
A NEW map showing six e-bike trails through the Trossachs has been launched. The routes take in sights like Loch Lomond, Loch Katrine, Duchray Castle, Stonachlachar Pier and Strathyre Forest. The map has been assembled by Loch Lomond & Trossachs Countryside Trust and Forth Valley & Lomond Leader. Routes range from the 12.5km Rob Roy…
Read MorePlanning a five-star staycation in Perthshire?
WITH many Scottish families holidaying at home this year, luxury self catering properties that can accommodate extended families are in great demand. For some families, the staycation can be a way of reconnecting with family members that they were not able to see during lockdown. Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course at Kenmore,…
Read More‘Wellbeing manager’ sets sail on Fingal
FLOATING luxury hotel Fingal has appointed its first “wellbeing manager” as it prepares to reopen on 22 July. Mari-Nel Scorer will be responsible for ensuring that “overnight guests, and local diners, continue to enjoy a unique, luxurious and seamless experience onboard”. Scorer will take on the new role in addition to her duties as front-of-house…
Read MoreTurnberry unveils ‘Suite Solitude’ and other new packages
TRUMP Turnberry has unveiled a range of packages as the Ayrshire hotel and resort prepares to reopen on 15 July. The range of options will be available to book until the end of the year. The “Suite Solitude” package features self-contained two bedroom accommodation with private terraces, with in-room breakfast, in-room evening dining, stocked private…
Read MoreScotland’s hotels get ready to welcome guests back
HOTELS throughout Scotland are preparing to welcome back guests as the coronavirus lockdown continues to ease. The Scottish Government is expected to lift restrictions so accommodation can reopen on 15 July. Crerar Hotels & Inns – which runs properties including the Golf View Hotel in Nairn, the Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa in Inverary, and…
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