Posts Tagged ‘travel’
Scots snapping up last-minute sunshine breaks
Scottish holidaymakers have snapped up last-minute short-haul sunshine deals after a sluggish start to bookings earlier in the year, according to the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA). Thousands of Scots booked late deals through travel agents when the summer heatwave failed to emerge, with beach resorts across Europe topping the list of destinations. SPAA vice…
Read MoreFife hotel takes global title for destination wedding hotel
A Fife hotel has been named ‘Best Destination Wedding Hotel’ in the global category at the international Haute Grandeur Awards held in Kuala Lumpur. Presented to an international audience, Balbirnie House Hotel, located in Markinch, beat luxury competitors from all over the globe to achieve the award. A six-strong team from Balbirnie House Hotel travelled…
Read MoreThe Macallan picks up honour for its airport boutique
The Macallan Boutique in Dubai is an award winner, after recognition at Drinks International’s Travel Retail Awards. Le Clos – the Dubai-based fine wine and spirits retailer – and Edrington EMEA Travel Retail have seen their long-standing and successful partnership recognised at the event. The two companies received the Partnership Initiative of the Year –…
Read MoreBe one of the first on Scotland’s most green ferry
A new ship which will provide the most environmentally-friendly ferry service in Scotland is set to arrive in Orkney tomorrow (Wednesday 9 October) after making the journey from its shipbuilders in Vietnam. After final fittings and trials, MV Alfred will connect passengers from Orkney to the Scottish mainland on the service already operated by family…
Read MoreMassive rock ceilidh to take place in Glasgow
A jet-setting Scottish rock band that have introduced traditional ceilidh-rock music to fans in Dubai, Pakistan and Indonesia are set to return to Glasgow. Bahookie will bring their unique blend of traditional music and Top 40 hits to The Garage in Glasgow on October 26 in celebration of the launch of their new live album.…
Read MoreWatch dolphins go by at Catchpenny Safari Lodges
Few places can genuinely claim that you can sit on your front deck while enjoying a glass of wine and watching a pod of dolphins go by. Well, this is part of the magic that awaits guests at Catchpenny Safari Lodges. Having only opened last year, the family-run Catchpenny is a collection of eight luxury…
Read MoreHave a say on plan to remove Highland phone boxes
There is a huge amount of opposition to BT’s proposal to remove 110 public payphones from across the Highland region. The Highland Council began a consultation, asking for the views of the public on removing the boxes. Most of the objections have cited below low levels of mobile phone ownership and their importance to elderly…
Read MorePast and present collide in a thriller for teens
Sci-fi meets pre-history in Silver Skin, an epic adventure of a time-traveller, Rab, from the far future, who accidentally ends up in Skara Brae, Orkney during the Neolithic period. Throughout this story aimed at teenagers, Lennon paints a vivd picture of the pre-historic landscape and allows the readers to travel back in time. There is…
Read MoreTrip to Singapore was neither Dull, Bland or Boring
A group of three friends swapped the Dull life for an exciting adventure in Singapore. Blair Girvan, Peter Hoyer and Jonathan Wilson hail from the village of Dull, in Perth and Kinross, and they have had the trip of a lifetime, as part of an adventure video. Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB)…
Read MoreDine like royalty to mark Britannia’s 21 years in Edinburgh
To mark the Royal Yacht Britannia’s 21 years in Edinburgh, a spectacular celebratory evening event is taking place on Saturday 19 October. Imagine being piped aboard the majestic Royal Yacht for an unforgettable evening of decadence, dining and ‘behind the ropes’ access, marking 21 years since Britannia arrived in Edinburgh. This is a rare opportunity…
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