Edinburgh cycle hire scheme is just round the corner
Mark Beaumont, who went round the world in a record breaking 79 days on two wheels, was confirmed last month as the face of the capital’s Your Bike scheme.
The ultra-endurance cyclist and Edinburgh resident is the scheme’s ambassador after receiving his own cobalt blue Pashley hire bike, named Joy. He will be testing the app, geo-docking technology and bike...
Will Scottish tourism run out of steam this year?
Will 2018 be the year Scottish tourism runs out of steam?
Jacobite Steamer, Glenfinnan viaduct.
Roelof Nijholt
by John Lennon, Glasgow Caledonian University
Fancy a trip to Scotland? You certainly won’t be the only one. With apologies for blowing our own bagpipes, Scotland offers a winning combination of world-class scenery, dynamic cities and beautiful islands – not to mention value for money, relative...
Heathrow expansion would be ‘Good for Scotland’
Heathrow recently announced a raft of new measures which would be deliverable with the expansion of the airport, and which the airport owner believe would boost Scotland’s links to the world, and help Scottish businesses connect to global growth.
For anyone who travels to Heathrow it is a well known frustration that time spent in a holding pattern above the south east of...
Jurys Inn Edinburgh takes a trip down memory lane
A popular hotel has revealed how the hospitality sector has changed over recent years by using its 20th anniversary to take a nostalgic look at its past.
Back when Jurys Inn in Edinburgh opened in 1998, guests would still book a morning wake-up call, TVs were barely bigger than 14-inches and WiFi was just a weird name.
Now guests at the...
Belmond Royal Scotsman tours begin next month from Edinburgh Waverley
Luxury charter travels around Scotland from April to October every year
The Belmond Royal Scotsman luxury charter train will begin its 2019 touring itinerary from Edinburgh Waverley, the departure point for every excursion in its programme.
Of the seven main tours that the train operates, the Scotland's Classic Splendours and Scotch Malt Whisky Trail excursions are the first of the...
Travel – Taking the Wine Trail in New York State
Not many people readily associate New York with good wine. California has done a good job of self-promotion for their wines alongside tourism, and shown how you can combine the two. Napa Valley and small towns like Healdsburg are lovely places to visit.
But on the eastern side of the American continent and even during the winter months, there...
Travel – Norwegian’s Black Friday sale is on this weekend
Norwegian has launched its Black Friday Weekend sale, offering travellers up to 30% off all short-haul flights and 15% off all long-haul routes in the UK and Ireland.
You can access special Black Friday weekend deals right now on all flights when travelling from 3 December 2018 – 31 March 2019, excluding 17 December 2018 to 6 January 2019. Book by 23.59 GMT Monday...
Try the Lavender Spa at Atholl Palace Hotel
THE LAVENDER SPA AT ATHOLL PALACE HOTEL – REJUVENATION 21ST CENTURY STYLE!
Drawing on its heritage as a Victorian health hydro, the luxurious Lavender Spa at the Atholl Palace Hotel in Pitlochry uses the powers of natural spring water to rejuvenate and restore. The water, which comes from the nearby mountains of Ben-y-Vrackie, is unique to the Atholl Palace and is...
Can we suggest some of Edinburgh’s best shopping spots?
As we all know Edinburgh is one of the most popular cities of the UK.
The historic places and amazing countryside close by have long been a huge attraction of the capital.
For the same reason, thousands of tourists pour into the city every year, but apart from the attractions, the city has more to offer you.
It can be the best place for holiday...
Solo travel trend takes off
For the first time, solo travel has tipped the balance of hotel bookings with one in three weekend visitors to Jurys Inn being a single traveller.
The desire to have ‘me’ time, see new places, and get away from everyday life are the top reasons Brits have been taking more solo trips for pleasure this year.
The hotel group, with Scottish...
Get out of town to a lovely lodge in Angus
FURTHER SELECTION OF STUNNING PEMBERTON LODGES RELEASED FOR SALE AT THE MEADOWS, FORFAR
The Meadows in Forfar has released additional luxury turnkey lodges for sale, from just £70,000 to £165,000. Top manufacturer Pemberton has supplied the fully furnished and well equipped lodges at the popular park, which is just eighteen miles from Dundee.
Including the popular on site Lochlands Mill Restaurant,...
Western Europe in the palm of your hand
Brexit still looms large but people from the Lothians still look to Europe for short-breaks and longer holidays.
Insight Guides have published a Western Europe guide with nearly 500 pages of detailed maps, in-depth features, great photography and bags of essential information.
A quick guide to top attractions is provided with an editor’s choice for great buildings, art and culture, ancient...
Ryanair will whisk you off to Romania – for £14.99 if you book by Saturday
Ryanair today announced a new Edinburgh route to Bucharest in Romania, with a three times weekly service commencing in November 2019, as part of the airlines extended Edinburgh winter 2019 schedule.
Just after Wizz Air announced a similar extension to their offering earlier this week there will now be daily Ryanair flights to and from Budapest and Warsaw Modlin, and...
Jet2.com boost for snow seekers
Jet2.com has responded to strong demand from skiers and snowboarders looking to get back to the slopes and airports at Edinburgh and Glasgow are two of the departure points.
Confirmation came after the Swiss Government said pre-arrival testing is no longer required for vaccinated customers.
Bookings are strong to all of the eight ski destinations that Jet2.com operates to, Chambery, Geneva,...
ScotRail Alliance Announces 100 New Electric Car Charging Spaces
The ScotRail Alliance is leading a drive to improve the availability of electric car charging points in stations.
A total of 50 stations across their 359-station network from Aberdeen to Wick will benefit from a new, free to use charging point which can charge two cars at once. With the use of low-emission vehicles on the rise, the ScotRail Alliance...
Think Scotland, Think Conference meeting in Edinburgh
Leaders from Scotland’s conference and events sector are reaching out directly to Edinburgh’s key business influencers, encouraging them to take a more proactive role in bringing prestigious and lucrative business events to Scotland.
With business tourism events currently worth £1.9bn annually to the Scottish economy, the new Think Scotland, Think Conference (TSTC) initiative is a fresh strand of business tourism advocacy that...
ScotRail to add more seats for 6 Nations
ScotRail is adding more seats for fans travelling to Scotland’s Six Nations home game at the BT Murrayfield Stadium this weekend.
Scotland play Italy on Saturday 2 February at 2.15pm, and to help the day run smoothly extra carriages will be added to key ScotRail services on the following routes to/from Edinburgh:
• Fife Circle (Glenrothes with Thornton / Cowdenbeath)
• Dundee...
Jet off to the sun with Jet2 this New Year
If the thought of spending another New Year in the cold doesn't interest you then here's an idea or two on how to escape.
Jet2holidays and Jet2CityBreaks have a selection of last-minute deals, departing from Edinburgh Airport or Glasgow in some cases, to winter sun destinations. And they also have a few city break options too.
Celebratory city breaks
As the sun goes down...
Travel – eco retreat on Royal Deeside
SIX MORE BOTHIES TO OPEN IN SPRING 2022
Following a bumper year for staycations, during which the business picked up an Enterprise Award - Cairngorm Bothies expands.
Following a bumper staycation season where getting “back to nature” was at the fore for many holidaymakers, a green tourism brand based deep in the heart of ancient woodland in the Cairngorm National Park,...
Nira Caledonia named Edinburgh’s most romantic hotel
A luxury city hotel has won a hat trick of awards at this year’s prestigious Scottish Hotel Awards, including the awardfor the most romantic hotel in Edinburgh.
With its three Jacuzzi suites widely acknowledged as some of the most romantic rooms in the city, Nira Caledonia took home the deserved accolade of Edinburgh's ‘Romantic Hotel of the Year’. The hotel’s Blackwood’s Bar and Grill,...
Loganair fly direct to Norway and Guernsey from Edinburgh
Loganair’s direct services to the Norwegian cities of Bergen and Stavanger have now taken-off along with a seasonal link to Guernsey.
Stavanger is now 70 minutes away and there a re four direct flights a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Flights to Bergen, Norway’s second largest city, will operate three times each week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday taking...
First direct flight from China to Scotland arrives today
The very first Hainan Airlines flight from Beijing, China arrives in Edinburgh this morning.
This is the inaugural direct flight from China and is the result of many years of work on the Edinburgh-China Air Link Project. Marketing Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport and the City of Edinburgh Council have all worked together to bring this route to Edinburgh, and city representatives...
Book now for Christmas and New Year breaks at Silverwood
A SILVERWOOD STAY FOR CHRISTMAS & BEYOND!
Silverwood Luxury Resort at Errol, between Perth and Dundee, has released prices for discounted breaks throughout November to February, including Christmas and New Year!
Have a Christmas shopping break, a post Christmas relaxation break to recover from the festivities, a Valentine’s Day treat or simply just to get together with friends – or maybe...
Viking Jupiter comes to Edinburgh for the first time
Viking Cruises' brand new cruise ship dropped anchor in the Firth of Forth last week on its maiden voyage from Norway, where Viking Jupiter was officially named by star Norwegian soprano Sissel Kyrkjebo.
The ship is the sixth ocean-going ship to join Viking's fleet. Jupiter is a 'small ship' by cruise line standards (that means she has space for 930...
Caledonian Sleeper unlocks gateway to Scotland’s islands
Some clever joined-up thinking might temptingly lead to some West Highland first-class eating, drinking and panoramic feasting courtesy of Caledonian Sleeper’s latest announcement.
Scenic connoisseurs, island-hoppers and railway buffs can be well chuff-chuffed as they travel to the northern isles looking to experience the tranquillity and beauty of Scotland’s islands and the West Highlands. This summer's experience is now enhanced...
Overnight resurfacing – A720 Lothianburn Westbound on-slip
Motorists using the A720 Lothianburn westbound on-slip are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland planning to renew approximately 100m of the trunk road over one night, on Friday 23 April 2021. The scheme tackles areas of deteriorated carriageway.
For the safety of workers and road users, A720 Lothianburn westbound on-slip will...
Norwegian revving up their engines for direct US flights
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...
Adagio celebrates success at first anniversary milestone
Behind the facade of what was formerly the Sailors Ark building on The Royal Mile is the Adagio Aparthotel.
It is just over a year since it opened and today the business reports good occupancy rates and customer feedback. With 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor the management is convinced they have got it right.
Their revenue in the last year totalled over £4.62...
Orkney – prehistoric sites and friendly people
Joy had politely complimented the five musicians during a 90-minute jam session in the atmospheric Reel Bar in central Kirkwall.As the clock ticked towards 11.00pm the white-haired mandolin player suddenly plucked the first notes of Waltzing Matilda. He had obviously noted her strong Australian accent.
The expression on Joy’s face was memorable and the incident provided an indication of the...
Away Days – luxury apartments in Dollar for your next staycation
The former Castle Campbell Hotel in Dollar – built as a Coaching Inn in 1822 - has been turned into luxury serviced apartments.
Trading as West Burnside Apartments, the redevelopment offers seven luxury apartments and two townhouses.
Aiming at both business and leisure clients, the building has been brought to life by property developers, Neil and Marie Munday. Features in the...
