Posts Tagged ‘travel’
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…
Read MoreVisitor sites say there’s no sign of a staycation boom
The latest survey of Scotland’s visitor attractions has revealed the sector has been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic – and is continuing to suffer. And it says there has been no evidence of a ‘staycation boom’. Conducted on behalf of ASVA: Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions by Glasgow Caledonian University’s Moffat Centre for Travel and…
Read MoreVetRun180 military charity heads for the Highlands
Military veterans have been reacquainting themselves with the great outdoors in the Scottish Highlands. VetRun180 is a UK-based military veterans charity, which takes physically and mentally injured (PTSD) veterans on challenging expeditions around the globe. It is on these unique journeys where the teams are re-invoking their great sense of adventure and teamwork. VetRun180 is…
Read MoreBringing original art to a Scottish train station
A new work of art has been created in Glasgow – at a train station. In the coming weeks, travellers through Anderston Station will be greeted with a new piece of artwork more commonly seen in US cities. In the shadow of the Kingston Bridge on a traffic island in the middle of a busy…
Read MoreCanada open for travel: Getting your eTA
Canada is welcoming tourists again. Here you can read how to apply for the mandatory eTA. Canada is open again! Fully vaccinated travellers are once again allowed to travel to The Great White North from 7 September 2021. And there is plenty of reason to make Canada your next holiday destination. Alternate bustling cities with…
Read MoreConcept No.3 comes to life in innovative digital activation
The Macallan has unveiled an engaging digital activation to support the launch of Concept No.3 – the final release in the travel retail exclusive Concept Series. The digital activation offers an original way for consumers to connect with the brand as international travel begins to resume and comprises three main elements that each offer a…
Read MoreOn the buses for a look back at Fife transport
Public transport is something that most of us see on a regular basis. David Devoy is a devotee of buses, and his chronicles the independent bus operators that have been deployed in the Fife area in this book that will definitely grab enthusiasts of the transport. Devoy knows his subject, having written several books on…
Read MoreVisit Angus launch app exploring the area
Visitors to Angus are being encouraged to explore the area with the help of a new app created and launched by Visit Angus, making it easier to plan trips and encouraging longer stays in the region. A joint initiative by Angus Council and the Angus tourism sector, with help from a number of local town…
Read MoreNational Museum of Flight launches new future of aviation trail
The National Museum of Flight in East Fortune is exploring the future of aviation with a brand new family summer trail. From reusing old technology to flying without pilots, the new Flying into the Future trail, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, takes visitors around each of the Museum’s hangars to get a glimpse…
Read MoreHamilton & Inches hosts Patek Philippe 2021 collection
Hamilton & Inches will showcase for the first time the Patek Philippe Exhibition Collection in their Edinburgh showroom next month. From July 6-11 , the showroom at 87 George Street, will highlight the Patek Philippe 2021 Exhibition Collection, which encompasses a selection of the most treasured ladies’ and men’s timepieces from the classic collection, alongside…
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