Posts Tagged ‘travel’
Line of Duty star Martin Compston in new TV show
Scots actor Martin Compston is embarking on an unforgettable trip around his beloved homeland in a new series. Co-commissioned by BBC Scotland and BBC Factual and produced by Tern Television, the new series for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer follows the Line of Duty actor as he returns to Scotland from his family home in…
Read MoreValentine’s smells sweeter with Scottish Fine Soaps
Whether it’s a gift for that special person in your life or an indulgent self-treat, make Valentine’s Day extra special with a gift from the award-winning Scottish Fine Soaps Company. And Scottish Field readers are being offered an amazing 30% off Calluna and Vetiver & Sandalwood collections until February 14. Scent-infused goodies and beautiful packaging…
Read MoreFife tourism bids to turn challenge into opportunity
A conference to boost tourism in Fife is set to take place in the area next month. The spotlight will be on the visitor economy in Fife this March, with the return of the Fife Tourism Conference. With the theme Turning Challenge Into Opportunity, the conference is being held on Thursday, March 10, at the…
Read MoreFree bus travel for under-22s across Scotland
Young people and children can now access free bus travel, by applying for a National Entitlement Card (NEC). The Young Persons’ (under-22s) Free Bus Travel Scheme was announced in November 2021, offering young people across Scotland free bus travel. From today, young people aged five to 21 years can apply for a card to allow…
Read MoreIt’s the first Oolong tea-infused chai sipping gin
The world’s first Chai-spiced gin has been launched in Edinburgh. Rutland Square Gin has created the first Oolong tea-infused chai sipping gin, created in the heart of Edinburgh and sourced using the finest botanicals from across the globe. Named after the home of the Indian Consulate in Edinburgh, Rutland Square, the premium craft gin draws…
Read More£500,000 funding for Glencoe tourist attraction
A £2m project to transform a major tourist attraction in Lochaber has secured up to £500,000 of funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Funds will go towards the construction of a new base station at Glencoe ski centre which will see the demolition of the current fire damaged building. The new facilities are expected to…
Read MoreIlluminating a Christmas Wonderland
What better way to light up the cold December nights than with some Christmas magic and cheer? This certainly is the case with Perth’s new Christmas Wonderland riverside walk. Situated just across South Street bridge, by the river at Norrie Miller Walk, it is hard to miss with the multicoloured and welcoming glow of the…
Read MoreAmusing tales from pensioners on the buses
When one hits a more mature number of years, one of the benefits that arises is the free bus pass. Bus Pass Barbara and Bus Pass Molly are a pair of friends who first met in Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station, and ever since then, they have been using the (to give it its official title)…
Read MoreGlobal invite to businesses to Discover Scotland
Scottish tourism and events businesses can book their place to connect with tour operators and travel agents from key international markets next year. Registrations for the national tourism organisation’s Discover Scotland: Reconnect 2022 virtual event opened today, December 1, providing an exclusive opportunity for Scottish businesses to promote Scotland as a destination and exhibit their…
Read More£10 million investment by Crerar Hotels
Scottish hotel group Crerar Hotels has announced a £10 million investment in a hat-trick of hotel refurbishments. The group is continuing to deliver on its much-publicised commitment to investment in its people and portfolio – this time announcing a seven-figure investment in three of its seven four- and five-star properties. The group is set to…
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