Travel
Trossachs e-bike trail map hits the road
A NEW map showing six e-bike trails through the Trossachs has been launched. The routes take in sights like Loch Lomond, Loch Katrine, Duchray Castle, Stonachlachar Pier and Strathyre Forest. The map has been assembled by Loch Lomond & Trossachs Countryside Trust and Forth Valley & Lomond Leader. Routes range from the 12.5km Rob Roy…
Read MorePlanning a five-star staycation in Perthshire?
WITH many Scottish families holidaying at home this year, luxury self catering properties that can accommodate extended families are in great demand. For some families, the staycation can be a way of reconnecting with family members that they were not able to see during lockdown. Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course at Kenmore,…
Read More‘Wellbeing manager’ sets sail on Fingal
FLOATING luxury hotel Fingal has appointed its first “wellbeing manager” as it prepares to reopen on 22 July. Mari-Nel Scorer will be responsible for ensuring that “overnight guests, and local diners, continue to enjoy a unique, luxurious and seamless experience onboard”. Scorer will take on the new role in addition to her duties as front-of-house…
Read MoreTurnberry 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…
Read MoreScotland’s hotels get ready to welcome guests back
HOTELS throughout Scotland are preparing to welcome back guests as the coronavirus lockdown continues to ease. The Scottish Government is expected to lift restrictions so accommodation can reopen on 15 July. Crerar Hotels & Inns – which runs properties including the Golf View Hotel in Nairn, the Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa in Inverary, and…
Read MoreTourism 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…
Read MoreA wonderful staycation in Brighton and London
In the spirit of the union we have taken the decision to forego any overseas travel until we have more thoroughly explored the countries that make up the UK. So a trip with two bases, one of which I had never visited and both of which my daughter had never visited seemed like the perfect…
Read MoreThe Torridon review: a slice of paradise
To say that the road to The Torridon is dramatic doesn’t quite cover it. Rounding the corner and passing a sign signalling ten miles until I reached my destination, I felt as if I’d driven straight onto the set of a Hollywood blockbuster. The single track road was glistening in Narnia style, while the snow-capped…
Read MoreCelebrate Scottish Field’s 12 Days of Christmas
Christmas is coming, and Scottish Field is on hand to help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones. From December 13 to 24, we are bringing 12 great deals for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Each day we’ll highlight our fantastic offers, and you can find them all here in the…
Read MoreThe Windy City: a cultural and culinary paradise
Not ready to wave goodbye to summer? Nor am I. While half of me is excited at the prospect of unearthing woolly jumpers from the depths of the wardrobe, the other half is being dragged kicking and screaming into a pair of cosy boots that are fit for those sneaky autumnal winds. Before the pumpkin…
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