ÂŁ500,000 funding for Glencoe tourist attraction

A ÂŁ2m project to transform a major tourist attraction in Lochaber has secured up to ÂŁ500,000 of funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Funds will go towards the construction of a new base station at Glencoe ski centre which will see the demolition of the current fire damaged building. The new facilities are expected to…

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Illuminating a Christmas Wonderland

What better way to light up the cold December nights than with some Christmas magic and cheer? This certainly is the case with Perth’s new Christmas Wonderland riverside walk. Situated just across South Street bridge, by the river at Norrie Miller Walk, it is hard to miss with the multicoloured and welcoming glow of the…

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Amusing tales from pensioners on the buses

When one hits a more mature number of years, one of the benefits that arises is the free bus pass. Bus Pass Barbara and Bus Pass Molly are a pair of friends who first met in Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station, and ever since then, they have been using the (to give it its official title)…

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Global invite to businesses to Discover Scotland

Scottish tourism and events businesses can book their place to connect with tour operators and travel agents from key international markets next year. Registrations for the national tourism organisation’s Discover Scotland: Reconnect 2022 virtual event opened today, December 1, providing an exclusive opportunity for Scottish businesses to promote Scotland as a destination and exhibit their…

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ÂŁ10 million investment by Crerar Hotels

Scottish hotel group Crerar Hotels has announced a ÂŁ10 million investment in a hat-trick of hotel refurbishments. The group is continuing to deliver on its much-publicised commitment to investment in its people and portfolio – this time announcing a seven-figure investment in three of its seven four- and five-star properties. The group is set to…

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The Lord who planned to transform the islands

Lord of the Isles tells the rather unknown story of Lord Leverhulme. In 1918-19, he purchased Harris and Lewis with an ambitious vision to transform the islands into a thriving centre of industry and commerce. With gregarious energy he planned great harbours, factories and travel links, but his plans to abolish the crofting system were…

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A trip to the seaside with The Gailes Hotel & Spa

Scottish Field’s Rosie Morton yearned for a coastal break, and she found The Gailes Hotel & Spa a welcome escape from the city’s bright lights… I love city life. I truly do. Waking up to a Monopoly board’s worth of coffee shops, brunch stops, and shopping havens is something of a wonder. But having spent…

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Scottish stations top national poll for reliability

Two Scottish train stations have been named as the best in the UK. A study by Omio analysed the 30 most popular UK long-distance train stations in terms of punctuality, location, and amenities, and Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central are the UK’s top-rated railway stations Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street and Leeds placed third, fourth,…

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Mark Bonnar and Scots travels in this week’s podcast

Scottish Field’s podcast this week chats with Guilt and Shetland star Mark Bonnar. Mark, who’s starred in some of the biggest shows on TV, including Line of Duty, Casualty and Doctor Who, returns to our screens next week for the second season of Guilt, as well as the imminent sixth run of Shetland. He also…

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