Posts Tagged ‘tourists’
This Italian red was served at Michelle Obama’s dinner
Peter Ranscombe samples wines from Cantina Goccia in Umbria, which have just landed in Scotland. FEW Italian regions strike such a chord with tourists as Tuscany; from Tony Blair and Terry Wogan to Stevie Wonder and Sting, celebrities have flocked to see its Renaissance art and to walk among its lavender fields and olive groves.…
Read MoreEquestrian centre goes on the property market
A fantastic equestrian centre with excellent access to the main road network is now for sale. Situated within a fabulous picturesque locale, the Woodside Equestrian Centre near Prestwick, South Ayrshire, is a rarely available equestrian facility offers everything required for a keen horse enthusiast or livery/equestrian business. Presented by Pacitti Jones, there are a wide…
Read MoreThis townhouse will genuinely give you a lift
A detached townhouse property in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway is now on the property market – with a lift between its two floors. Presented by Galbraith, 18 Castle Street in Kirkcudbright was constructed some 15 years ago in a vacant plot forming the end of the garden from Custom House on the High…
Read MoreMeet Donald from Skye – the new face of the island
A friendly new animated character has been created to help tourists visiting the Isle of Skye. Donald from Skye will answer their questions and give them important information whilst staying on the island. The creation of local businessman Calum MacDonald, it is hoped that Donald from Skye will act as a friendly face for the…
Read MoreElegance, charm and a church in this Georgian property
An elegant Georgian former Manse, with steadings and a church, have been brought to the property market. Galbraith has been appointed to sell The Anchorage, an elegant Georgian former Manse which offers significant potential to create a leisure or tourism business in a popular area of Moray close to sandy beaches. The property, which dates…
Read MoreSommelier Sandor certainly knows his grapes
Working in the wine industry is a never-ending learning curve for the sommelier at Hotel du Vin, Hungarian wine guru Sandor Molnar. ‘When you’re studying wine there is always something to learn,’ he says. Studying for exams, blind tastings and trying to find the best pairings for the Hotel du Vin in Edinburgh‘s chef’s offerings…
Read MoreMore to Inverness than the Loch Ness Monster
A bid to bring more tourists to Inverness and Loch Ness is looking outwith the traditional Nessie route. The work and activities of VisitInvernessLochNess (VILN) Tourism BID have been welcomed by Highland councillors at the City of Inverness area committee as highly successful and going ‘beyond the monster legend’. In a report to committee by…
Read MoreThe app that’s bringing Nessie to life in Inverness
A tourist attraction bringing the legends of Inverness to life is proving a success. A series of plaques depicting legends and historic events have been installed at various locations across the city. The artwork on the plaques acts as a trigger for a new exciting app which uses augmented reality to bring a story to…
Read MorePrestigious award won by a Scottish tourist attraction
A Scottish tourist attraction has been voted amongst the best 1% in the world – and it’s probably not the one you were expecting. Landmark Forest Adventure Park, located just outside Aviemore, has once again been named in the Top 1% of visitor attractions worldwide. The Scottish visitor attraction, which first opened its doors back…
Read MoreAn attractive townhouse which will give you a lift
A wonderful detached townhouse property in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway is now available. Presented by Galbraith, 18 Castle Street in Kirkcudbright was constructed some 15 years ago in a vacant plot forming the end of the garden from Custom House on the High Street. The house is immaculately presented and the main rooms…
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