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Get app-y when you’re on the North Coast 500
Visitors to Scotland’s North Coast 500 will be an appy bunch from now on. The North Coast 500 has officially launched its new app today, and is available as a free download for Apple and Android devices. Initiated by North Coast 500 Ltd and developed by Edinburgh-based mobile app platform Whereverly, the NC500 app is…
Read MoreHospitality comes first for Scots businesses
Scots are known throughout the world for their friendliness and hospitality. It’s a certain thing that no matter where you go in Scotland, visitors will be given a warm welcome. And that’s exactly what the Scottish Rural Awards are looking to mark, through the Rural Hospitality category. Scotland’s booming hospitality industry is continually growing and…
Read MoreSeniors got to grips with woods – made from hickory
Three leading senior golfers took a trip back in time to the early years of the professional game as an entertaining prelude to the Scottish Senior Open at Craigielaw Golf Club in East Lothian. It was not exactly the ‘Great Triumvirate’ of Harry Vardon, James Braid and J H Taylor, but Gary Orr, Paul Eales…
Read MoreThere’s far more to Jersey than just Bergerac
At just nine miles by five, Jersey is small but perfectly formed by the sea. Closer to France than the UK, it benefits from a mix of cultural influences and a favourable climate. The Club Hotel & Spa is located in the centre of the island’s capital, a short stroll from the shops and the…
Read MoreGardening experts shared their skills at Ayr Flower Show
A team of gardening experts from an Ayrshire estate have shared their knowledge and expertise with hundreds of horticulture enthusiasts at a popular flower and garden exhibition. Brian Corr, head of gardens at Dumfries House, led a team of staff gardeners from the estate including Kris Muir, Julie Shaw and Scott Caddis to create an…
Read MorePenthouse overlooking coastal waters
A sleek and luxurious penthouse located on the shorefront of Loch Fyne, overlooking its shimmering waters and vibrant coastline has just hit the market. Located in the popular coastal town of Tarbert, Argyll and Bute, in the former Columba Hotel Development, The Penthouse blends history with modern style and offers buyers the utmost in splendour…
Read MoreWhisky firm continues platinum celebrations
A Scotch whisky firm continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary with the release of the latest XOP Platinum and Provenance Coastal Collection Single Casks. Douglas Laing & Co’s latest XOP Platinum is a 25 Years Old Glen Garioch Single Cask Single Malt finished in an ex-sherry cask. The third in a planned collection of four,…
Read More20 years of cult Bollywood film shot in Scotland
Fans of the iconic Bollywood film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai will get the chance to follow in the ‘dance steps’ of their on-screen heroes in a new guide. Produced by VisitScotland, it comes as new figures reveal the total amount of spend by visitors from India has risen by 60% in the past 10 years…
Read MoreAll set for the annual Riding of the Marches
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the War Horse Memorial co-founders to join the 2018 Edinburgh Riding of the Marches. This year’s event, taking place on Sunday, 16 September, will be commemorating the centenary of the end of the World War I, as part of the Royal Mile cavalcade. The Edinburgh Captain Gary Ulke and Edinburgh…
Read MoreTrain discount for visually impaired friends and family
A new offer has been launched which offers a 50 per cent discount to a companion of a visually impaired person travelling on the Borders Railway. The concession is available thanks to £20,000 worth of funding from Scottish Borders Council (SBC) and support from ScotRail. The half price offer applies to single or return travel…
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