Posts Tagged ‘UK’
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…
Read MoreSeven top tips for using up Christmas dinner leftovers
Portioning, labelling and researching are among the key words to consider for Brits who want to make the most of spare festive food. Money saving specialists from NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have revealed seven pieces of advice to help UK families use up all of their leftovers from the traditional Christmas Day roast dinner. Following the expert guidance…
Read MoreEight hangover cures you might need today
Festive revellers will have enjoyed alcoholic beverages aplenty this Christmas, so experts have revealed eight of the best hangover cures that won’t cost the world. Penny-pinching gurus from NetVoucherCodes.co.uk say the key to recovering after drinking a lot of alcohol is to replenish the body’s nutrient and mineral resources, as well as rehydrating yourself. It…
Read MoreWe 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…
Read MoreOn the twelfth day of Christmas… Westlands Country Park
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of shooting. Westlands Country Park sits in almost 100 acres of secluded grounds, specialising in Clay Pigeon Shooting and Fly Fishing. Their state-of-the-art lodges are available to hire and buy, all with their very own swim spa or hot tub. The…
Read MoreBoë Gin’s festive wreath with a difference
Boë Gin have collaborated with luxury London florist That Flower Shop to create a boozy Christmas wreath, ‘gin-spired’ by the botanicals in their Spiced Orange flavour liqueur. Even better, every wreath purchased comes with a full-sized bottle of the good stuff. The perfect gift (or self-gift) for any gin-lover this Christmas, the wreaths are available…
Read MoreStrong Fife property market makes an ideal time to sell
The current trends in the Fife property market demonstrate that this is an ideal time to sell, according to property consultancy Galbraith. New quarterly figures released by the firm covering the third quarter of the year (July – Sept 2019) shows the Fife property market to be holding strong as we head towards the festive…
Read MoreThe 12 Days of Christmas sculpture trail returns
Twelve unique and striking totem pole sculptures are being been placed across Aberdeen city centre as shoppers and visitors are invited to find them and solve the Christmas puzzle. Created by local chainsaw carver Garry Shand, the carvings depict the popular carol The Twelve Days of Christmas. The sculpture trail goes live on Sunday (1…
Read MoreScotland has its say on pronouncing ‘scone’
A fun survey has revealed that more than three-quarters of Scots agree that ‘scone’ should rhyme with ‘gone’. What makes up the perfect afternoon tea was at the heart of a recent surveying of the UK’s aficionados. The survey found there were many forms with new twists on the classic sandwiches and cakes offering to…
Read MoreScotland’s in demand with Christmas visitors
Scotland is one of the European countries most people want to visit for Christmas. insurance4carhire, analysed Google search data to reveal that Tallinn, Estonia is Europe’s most sought-after Christmas city, followed by Vienna, Strasbourg and Krakow – suggesting they’re popular choices for a festive trip. The car hire excess insurance provider combined a list of…
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