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Visit Outlander’s key Scottish film locations and enjoy an exclusive gift box inspired by the series.To celebrate the release of the Outlander season three DVD, five-star Edinburgh hotel The Chester Residence has launched an exclusive Outlander-inspired package, offering guests a choice of either a private or self-guided tour around Outlander film locations throughout Edinburgh and central Scotland. In addition, the package includes a luxury gift box...

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has now started operating 11 new routes to regional France and Italy from Edinburgh Airport through its new weekend leisure hub at Southampton. The seasonal flights operate each weekend through to 3 September 2017 as part of the airline’s 2017 Summer schedule Operating on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer, most of these routes are brand new services to...

Properties are available at this holiday park within a short distance away from Edinburgh, with no site fees to pay until 2021A new phase of holiday homes has just arrived at Camelot Holiday Park, near Carlisle,in Cumbria.With prices from just £24,999 these industry leading models are from some of the UK’s top suppliers, such as Pemberton and ABI.Supplied fully...

A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP THAT’S 20 YEARS IN THE BAKING!Kenmore Bakery used its special 25th Anniversary Afternoon Tea, held on Saturday at the bakery in Acharn, Kenmore, to thank one of its most loyal customers in the Highland Perthshire area, which has been buying the bakery’s award winning shortbread for nearly twenty years.Five star Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf...

Covid-19 impact means city institution will remain closed as more than 200 staff face redundancyBy Phyllis Stephen and Stephen RaffertyOne of Edinburgh’s most prestigious hotels will remain shuttered until early 2021 as the damaging impact of the Covid-19 epidemic rifles through Scotland’s tourism industry.The four star The George is in consultation with more than 200 staff over redundancies but...

Air Canada has announced it will resume and extend its non-stop service between Edinburgh and Toronto.Starting from June 2023, the service will operate up to daily during the summer peak, and continue three times weekly into the winter season until January 8. It is currently planned to return in early spring 2024.Air Canada offers more daily flights from...

Yet another transatlantic route has opened up direct from Edinburgh Airport. Following all the flights offered by Delta and Norwegian, now it is the turn of United to fly somewhere new.This time the route is to the nation's capital, Washington DC which is such a lovely city to visit.From next summer United Airlines will operate the service beginning on 23...

In our series of suggestions for an away day this Easter holiday and into the summer, try Sweeney Rooms and Apartments as a base for visiting the two country parks which are nearby - Strathclyde Country Park for outdoor enthusiasts and Clyde Valley Family Park with its many attractions.Property developers Stephen & Martin Sweeney say they have a healthy...

 Another new route has been introduced this month from Edinburgh Airport.easyJet will now fly to Funchal as well as to the other 33 destinations they already serve. John Watson, Chief Commercial Officer at Edinburgh Airport, said:“easyJet are our biggest airline and we’re pleased to be launching this brand new service to Funchal in Madeira which adds to our ever-growing European...

From the end of August 2023 a new route will be introduced from Edinburgh Airport to Izmir on the west coast of Turkey.One flight each week will be operated by SunExpress until the end of October, making this a sunshine destination just after the schools return at the end of the summer holidays.The city is called the Pearl of...

Camelot Holiday Park are looking to end the year on a high. The holiday home provider will charge no site fees next year for purchases made now and will give you a free widescreen TV.The Cumbrian holiday park is continuing to showcase their range of industry leading holiday homes from top manufacturers such as ABI, Atlas & Pemberton.These holiday...

POPULAR KINGHORN HOLIDAY PARK DELIGHTED TO RE-OPEN IN TIME FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS  Owners at Pettycur Bay Holiday Park have spoken of their pleasure at being able to welcome back its holiday home owners from Friday 3 July 2020, with its fleet of self contained holiday home hires also available to open back up for bookings.Whilst all leisure facilities, together with...

NEW MULTI MILLION POUND RESIDENTIAL PARK HOME DEVELOPMENT BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO CARSIE PARKExperienced park home developer, Heritage Park Estates, has announced the launch of Burnbank Residential Park at Carsie, just outside Blairgowrie, a new multi million pound residential development which is transforming the site of what was an existing residential park. Offering over 38 luxurious park homes in...

From the middle of next month you will be able to fly direct from Edinburgh Airport to three destinations on the east coast of the US with Norwegian Airlines. The new flights are targeted at three smaller airports which allows the prices to be kept low.Edinburgh to Providence - handy for a city break to Boston only a short hop by...

New posters have been unveiled this weekend at Edinburgh Airport to welcome back homeward bound travellers and welcome visitors. The new imagery shows off iconic locations across Scotland with straplines reminiscent of airport activity such as ‘Customs’ (Edinburgh Military Tattoo) ‘Fasten Seatbelts’ (Dalbeattie 7Stanes mountain biking trails) and ‘Landing Gear’ (Glenshee Ski Centre).The giant posters are designed to inspire and capture...

The Rough Guide to Greece: 15th edition: £16.99Greece is a country of contrasts, from sleepy villages and crystal clear bays with sparkling sands to rugged mountains, vibrant cities and a strong clubbing scene.It also boasts classical ruins and wonderfully hospitable tavernas, but it also provides surprises, like a cricket pitch in the middle of Corfu Town.Let’s start there. It...

Three new hotels will open this spring in Edinburgh, two of them off the Royal Mile on New Market Street, part of the New Waverley development, at the end of March, and the third in York Place. All three will be Premier Inns and will mean 150 new jobs from reception staff to maintenance and 10 apprenticeships. Around half of the...

Experience Scotland from your armchairPeople across the world can now instantly walk through the prehistoric village of Skara Brae in Orkney, soar high over Edinburgh Castle like a bird, journey into the depths of The Hollow Mountain of Ben Cruachan and experience the Northern Lights all from the comfort of their own home.This follows the release of a new...

New direct flights to Turkey will begin next year.A new service between Edinburgh and Turkey will launch for summer 2022 as SunExpress will begin to fly to and from Edinburgh Airport.The new service to Antalya will begin in April 2022 operating on Tuesdays and Saturdays, then stepping up to Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from May 24 2022. The service...

“A World of Fabulous Fares” awaits Qatar Airways’ passengers from 9 to 13 March 2015 as travellers can enjoy up to 40% savings on return airfares to a wide variety of destinations across the Middle East, Asia Pacific and South Africa when they travel between 1 April to 10 July 2015. Qatar Airways fly from Edinburgh Airport to Doha and...

Train operator ScotRail is adding extra carriages to help the tartan army travel to Hampden Park and cheer on Scotland in their crunch UEFA Nations League fixture tomorrow.The national team face Israel in their final group stage match on Tuesday 20 November at 7.45pm. If the Scots win they will finish top of their group, be promoted and will...

 Ryanair will reportedly begin direct flights from Edinburgh to Oporto in northern Portugal and Vigo in western Spain this summer.The airline announced new routes last month during a visit by CEO Michael O'Leary to Edinburgh. These routes will fly from Edinburgh to Baden, Budapest, Carcassonne, Eindhoven, Hamburg, Katowice, Nantes, Prague, Szczecin, Toulouse, Venice, Valencia and Wroclaw in  winter 2017/18.In addition there...

It is all aboard the Caledonian Sleeper Golfers’ special as they tee off The Open with a celebration of all things golf on board its London to Aberdeen service on Thursday 5 July 2018.The overnight rail service will welcome Bill Thompson, Captain of Carnoustie Golf Club, offering guests a glimpse into the club’s rich past and worldwide golf connections,...

Overnight rail service Caledonian Sleeper has organised a new calendar of events for the year ahead, offering guests travelling between Scotland and London the chance to enjoy a series of celebrations on board.Kicking off the new events programme was a true Scottish tribute to the great Robert Burns which allowed guests travelling from Inverness to London on 31 January and...

GAMEFIELD, CRIEFF – a 5 star retreat that is ideal for groups Only a short distance from Gleneagles Spa for the ultimate relaxing experience   Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the Capital this Winter? Maybe a pre or post Christmas break to unwind, or even a Twixmas break between Christmas and New Year with some friends or family? Gamefield, a...

Flybe has offered its sincerest condolences and sympathy to all those impacted by last night’s attacks in Paris. The airline says it will continue to closely monitor the situation: "The safety and security of our customers and crew is always our top priority."As a result, any customer who is travelling today or tomorrow 14th/15 November 2015 and who does not wish to now...

HIGHLAND SAFARIS CELEBRATES “LEAD, MOTIVATE & SUCCEED” ACCREDITATION AS IT PREPARES TO ONCE AGAIN LOOK AFTER CUSTOMERS ON LAND & WATERWith just a week to go until the biggest, fastest boat on Loch Tay returns to the water, under its Loch Tay Safaris banner, two of Highland Safaris Customer Experience Supervisors, Nancy McKay and Megan Moore, together with Denise McNaughton, Retail...

Just as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe ends one of the many others springing up across the world opens tomorrow in Philadelphia.Since 1997 the Philadelphia Fringe Festival has offered over 1000 performances.It might be a little late to plan for this year but American Airlines launch their daily service from Edinburgh Airport in April and you can already buy seats...

  The ScotRail Alliance is adding carriages to as many trains as possible for rugby fans travelling to Scotland’s Autumn Test home games at the BT Murrayfield Stadium. Scotland play Samoa on Saturday 11 November (KO 2.30pm), New Zealand on Saturday 18 November (KO 5.15pm), and Australia on Saturday 25 November (KO 2.30pm). Trains to and from Edinburgh will be extremely busy....

‘Two of these musicians are Jazz Festival virgins…’ And they aren’t the only ones…  I had never even been to Islay, the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides, never mind its annual whisky-fuelled festival. And now here I am, on a boat leaving Kennacraig, Calmac’s terminal on the Argyll peninsula, in pouring rain and 40mph gales. Does the Captain really think this is...