Quality gallops ahead at Scottish racecourses

Musselburgh Racecourse has again been awarded five stars from VisitScotland for its raceday experience, the most prestigious accolade given by the tourist board, as part of the Racecourse Association’s (RCA) Quality Assured Racecourse Scheme. The East Lothian course was visited by a trained assessor from VisitScotland whose job is to objectively assesses the raceday experience.…

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See inside The Balmoral in the World’s Greatest Hotels

Edinburgh’s The Balmoral is to feature in a TV series about the World’s Greatest Hotels tonight, Friday. This brand new Channel 5 series features the world’s most iconic and amazing hotels from around the world. With each episode dedicated to a single world famous hotel, the show will unravel what it takes to become an…

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Former students wanted to cut the ribbon of £4.6m hotel

A major refurbishment to modernise and refresh one of Edinburgh’s city centre hotels is now complete. Located within the peaceful landscaped grounds adjoining Holyrood Park, the 108-room Salisbury Green Hotel and Bistro has undergone a £4.6m renovation over the last year – with the final phase of the makeover within its Mansion House now finished.…

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The Macallan launches Concept Number 2

The Macallan Concept Number 2 has been launched in Dubai. Edrington Global Travel Retail and Dubai Duty Free have partnered to deliver a month-long global exclusive launch for The Macallan Concept Number 2. The Macallan Concept Number 2 is the second release in the Concept Series – a travel retail exclusive collection which fuses the…

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Loch Lomond Whisky expands its global retail team

An independent Scotch whisky distiller has revealed the expansion of its global travel retail team with the creation of two new roles. Kelvin Ng has been appointed to the Hong Kong-based position of Loch Lomond Group’s regional director Asia Travel Retail, while the group is also recruiting for a GTR commercial and trade marketing executive…

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Whisky release to mark Chinese Year of the Rat

Dewar’s has launched a limited edition travel retail exclusive gift box presentation of their blended Scotch whisky to celebrate the Chinese New Year of The Rat, from 24-27 January 2020. Double-aged in oak casks for extra smoothness, Dewar’s 18YO is a creamy, full and well-rounded blend. Honeyed in taste with a hint of marzipan, this product is presented…

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Business network aims to boost Glasgow tourism

Glasgow’s tourism industry has unveiled a new business network called Experience Glasgow to help boost the city’s tourism and visitor economy. Top leaders from across the city launched the new network at The Gate today (Monday, 6 January). Supported by Scottish Enterprise and led by Craig Martin, the new tourism network will work towards delivering…

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A new Scottish travel show comes to our screens

As the sparkle of Christmas fades, it’s time to settle down on the sofa and dream of the sun, sea and city breaks. Getaways, the BBC Scotland channel’s first-ever travel programme, brings viewers some great holiday ideas and how to get the most out of a destination. Former Miss Scotland Jennifer Reoch and JJ Chalmers…

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Quest to find Scots student for Japanese adventure

The process of selecting one student from Scotland to embark on a ‘transformative’ learning experience in Japan as the winner of the 2020 Thomas Blake Glover ASI Scholarship is about to begin. Applications have been received, and 36 students from universities across Scotland are vying to be the next recipient of the prestigious scholarship. For…

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We list some of the most festive streets in Scotland

Right now, it may seem like everyone is in the festive spirit across the world, but how dedicated is Scotland to Christmas? Street names can be strange, fun and rude – but they can also be festive. Sellhousefast.uk did some digging to find out which area in Scotland is home to the most festive street…

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