Posts Tagged ‘travel’
Scotland’s in demand with Christmas visitors
Scotland is one of the European countries most people want to visit for Christmas. insurance4carhire, analysed Google search data to reveal that Tallinn, Estonia is Europe’s most sought-after Christmas city, followed by Vienna, Strasbourg and Krakow – suggesting they’re popular choices for a festive trip. The car hire excess insurance provider combined a list of…
Read MoreIt’s World Toilet Day – is this the finest loo in Scotland?
Scotland has many incredible beauty spots and tourist attractions, but there can be few stranger than the Victorian toilets on the Isle of Bute. Today is World Toilet Day – an official United Nations international observance day on 19 November to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis – and to mark it, we…
Read MoreAn exclusive Aberfeldy – only available in Dubai
Travellers passing through Dubai will be able to pick up an exclusive whisky from the Aberfeldy Distillery. Bacardi Global Travel Retail has partnered with Dubai Duty Free in the launch of Aberfeldy 19YO Exceptional Cask as the latest release from the Exceptional Cask Series of rare, limited edition special finish aged single malts. This extraordinary…
Read MoreForeign holidays are the best Christmas present
Scots shoppers hunting for the perfect Christmas gift are splashing the cash on holidays, city breaks and spa days, according to the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association. Members have seen a recent surge in bookings for trips early in the new year – with men more likely than women to take advantage of current deals on…
Read MoreScottish Field back issues – for just 99p each
Have you bought your copy of the December Scottish Field yet? We’re sure you have. If you’ve enjoyed it, then you might be interested in picking up some of our previous issues at a bargain price. You can download any other of our back issues today for just the amazing price of 99p. Each month,…
Read MoreFinal lodges for sale at latest phase in Balloch Park
Balloch Park, Mains of Taymouth’s residential, holiday and buy to let development has only a few luxury timber lodges left for sale in its current phase, including one set in a stunning aspect by the banks of the River Tay. This property, priced at £179,900, would be particularly suitable for an idyllic retirement property. These…
Read MoreMission to Europe aims to boost Scottish tourism
Scottish tourism businesses will seek to strengthen Scotland’s position in European visitor markets at the national tourism organisation’s second pan-European travel trade mission. The Scotland workshop, organised by VisitScotland, will bring together 40 Scottish suppliers and up to 40 representatives of key travel organisations from different European markets. Taking place in Frankfurt, Germany, from 26…
Read MoreAuthor Ian Rankin launches quirky tourist attraction
Rebus writer Ian Rankin has launched Save the Children’s ‘rescued’ phone box ‘Gilbert’ on Edinburgh’s Queen Street. The old-fashioned red phone box, which is kindly run and maintained by bespoke tailors, Stewart Christie & Co, has been decked out in traditional tiling and bespoke features and contains items of dressing up, such as hats, pipes…
Read MoreShorter days bring more deer to our roads
Scottish Natural Heritage is warning motorists to be aware of the increased risk of collisions between deer and vehicles due to the shorter days at this time of year. With night falling earlier, deer are more likely to venture on to grass verges near roadsides during peak commuting times as they browse and feed. In…
Read More10 reasons to use VPN when travelling outside of the UK
Are you planning on traveling abroad for business, family, or fun? Going to another country can be a fantastic adventure. But it can also be a serious pain. And one of the first roadblocks that you’ll run into isn’t going to be a physical one. Accessing the internet is a critical part of most of…
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