Turnberry 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…

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Tourism firms cry out for help from ministers

Pressure is growing on the Scottish Government to provide further help for tourism businesses – especially in the Highlands – so they can get ready to welcome back visitors. Marc Crothall, chief executive at the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), which represents more than 250 members, has warned that the industry is “on the brink of…

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Scotland through young eyes

The winning, highly commended and commended entries for the Scottish Civic Trust My Place Photography Competition 2020 have been announced. This Scotland-wide built environment photography competition was run by the Scottish Civic Trust and was designed to encourage school-aged youngsters (4-18) to explore the buildings, architecture and archaeology in the places where they live. The…

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Scotland to a Tea

SaveOnEnergy’s survey of the nation’s tea drinking habits has found that the consumption of tea during the past month has increased by more than anywhere else in the UK, with the average Scot’s consumption of cuppas increasing from three to five cups a day. The company also found that Edinburgh is one of the four…

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Hidden Scotland

Travel brand Hidden Scotland has been recognised for its ‘Best Overall Instagram Presence’ in this year’s Shorty Awards, the social media Oscars. Founded in 2016, Aberdeen-based Hidden Scotland provides daily updates of stunning images and detailed information designed to make the process of travelling around Scotland more user-friendly. During the lockdown, the site has continued…

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Scotland sends the world a virtual hug

VisitScotland has today sent a virtual hug to fans of Scotland, near and far, with a heart-warming film asking them to dream about visiting now, but to travel later. Created by the national tourism organisation’s marketing team, working from their own homes, the short film has been created to remind visitors what Scotland has to…

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Highland Boundary joins Coronavirus fight

Perthshire-based Highland Boundary distillery is helping with the worsening Covid-19 crisis in Scotland. They are switching production to hand sanitiser rather than the brand’s regular award-winning spirits. The hand sanitisers produced by Highland Boundary will be donated to key services in the NHS, charities and front-line essential workers; with extra bottles available for the local…

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Scottish trivia compiled in one little book

Did you know that approximately 71 per cent of the sand dunes in Britain are located in Scotland? Neither did I. This wee gem of a read is packed full of interesting, little known and weird and wonderful facts about Scotland. The casual narrative style and informative little chunks of information make this a great…

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The story of Scotland’s sea eagle population

Sea eagles divide opinion; they’re a treat for birdwatchers but are despised by some crofters. John A Love was part of the team that brought the birds back to Scotland in the 1970s and chronicled their reintroduction in his 1993 book, The Return Of The Sea Eagle. Twenty years later, he brings the story up…

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