Edinburgh to Newquay flight opens up the southwest
Cornwall is a big tourism draw in the southwestern corner of England, but now it has become very accessible from Edinburgh as there is a new direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Newquay every Saturday morning. There are a whole seven miles of golden beaches for walking and relaxing and the picturesque town is situated on the Atlantic cliffs - nothing...
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...
Have a wild time on Unst
UNST SELF CATERING HOUSE IS A RARE FIND FOR SUMMER WILDLIFE WATCHERS!
The island of Unst in Shetland, the UK’s most northerly island, really comes into its own in May and June for bird and nature watching – possibly the best time of the year to visit.
Self catering Belmont House on the island has put together a special...
New VisitScotland campaign on show at Edinburgh Airport
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...
Nira Caledonia’s guests enjoy ‘appy days’
The Nira Caledonia, the New Town luxury boutique hotel is offering guests the chance to make the most out of their stay – even to request for a bath to be run in advance of their arrival – thanks to its own app.
Nira Caledonia’s app has been designed so that guests have everything they need to make for a...
Travel – time to get to Taiwan for the Lantern festival
On Saturday, the 2020 Lantern Festival was launched in Taichung by President Tsai Ing Wen. She lit the main lantern which is called Guardian of the Forest - Tree of Light following a show full of music and colour.
The President's part of the ceremony took a full five minutes. It was not just a matter of flipping a...
Find-Open the new app that does exactly what it says on the tin
FINDOpen UK makes finding what is open or closed very easy indeed
Edinburgh is we know one of the best places to visit in Scotland – and for many reasons.
But finding your way around is absolutely key to enjoying the city and what it has to offer. For visitors sometimes the sheer number of stores, restaurants and hotspots can be overwhelming, even to seasoned...
Bristol – a quick flick by easyJet from Edinburgh
The name Black Boy Hill is a hint to Bristol’s involvement in the slave trade which peaked between 1730 and 1745.
There is a poignant plaque to the countless African men, women and children whose enslavement and exploitation brought prosperity to the city.
So did the export of coal, lead, and animal hides and imports into Bristol included wine, grain, slate,...
Travel feature – planning and dreaming of Malawi
While lockdown continues we can only dream and plan of our next foreign trip. Here we think about somewhere we have not been, but which has many links to Scotland.
Malawi’s Top Tourist Attractions
Malawi is a beautiful country full of incredible natural sights, friendly people, and a rich cultural history. Everybody who lives in Malawi knows it, but to...
Staycationing ideas at an online show in February
The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show will be a free virtual event this year.
From 27 to 28 February the UK's top dealers and other touring holiday brands will show their best caravans, camper vans and holiday parks. There will be online stands where prospective customers can chat to dealers asking questions about what is on offer....
Virtual Reality Travel around Scotland
Experience Scotland from your armchair
People 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...
Travel – Getting to know Ontario
Ontario Tourism, the Canadian Tourism Commission, Tourism Toronto and Ottawa Tourism are working together to bring the Canadian province to the UK this Spring with an advertising drive called Out of Home beginning on 16 March 2015.
If you are travelling through St Pancras Station in London this month then look out for the wall panel connecting St Pancras and King's...
Norwegian is off to Barcelona!
Low-cost airline Norwegian has beautiful red and white aircraft - and now it is offering a new flight from Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona.
Every Wednesday and Saturday morning the airline will take you to Spain for a few days returning on Wednesday or Saturday too, making this the perfect short break destination.
All of the planes are brand new and offer free inflight...
Scotland’s top luxury hotel and visitor attraction offer luxury family giveaway
Families can enjoy a five-star visit to Edinburgh with The Chester Residence and The Royal Yacht Britannia
Families will receive free tickets to visit Scotland’s top visitor attraction, The Royal Yacht Britannia, worth £45, when booking a family-break at Scotland’s top luxury hotel, The Chester Residence.
The first five guests who book a family trip with The Chester Residence during half-term, Easter holidays or May weekend will...
Edinburgh named Top Cruise Destination
Edinburgh has won yet another award but this time it is a bit of a first.
The capital has been named Western Europe's top cruise destination 2018. Capital Cruising part of Forth Ports is celebrating the win in the 2018 Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards from Cruise Critics.
The company operates seven cruise terminals and anchorages across the UK including Leith and...
Final two holiday homes available now
FINAL TWO HOLIDAY HOMES IN CURRENT PHASE AT BRIGHAM HOLIDAY PARK – OFFERING BUYERS SUPERB INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Holiday Park at Cockermouth in Cumbria has two final holiday homes available to buy in its current phase, the Carnaby Rosedale Cottage at £52,999, and the ABI Windermere at £53,999.
The family run park is just a twenty minute drive to the Lakes....
New direct flights from Edinburgh Airport start next month
Czech Airlines, the national carrier of the Czech Republic, will fly two new direct routes to Poland from next month, as well as an additional link to Prague.
From 14 July, the airline will fly directly between Edinburgh and Lodz and Rzeszow and will also operate an indirect service between Edinburgh and Prague via Lodz.
The aircraft will fly Tuesdays and...
Norwegian flights for next summer are on sale now
The low cost airline Norwegian has put next summer's flights on sale now including the return of the newest route from Edinburgh to Barcelona.
You can now book one of 200,000 seats to six European cities from Edinburgh Airport with prices starting at £29.90. Destinations include Barcelona, Malaga, Tenerife, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo.
Thomas Ramdahl, Chief Commercial Officer at Norwegian said: “Our high quality...
Putting the T in Taiwan
I really did not know before I visited that they grew tea in Taiwan. I knew they made microchips for phones, and that there are beautiful mountains running down the middle of the country, but I had no idea about the tea.
The history of tea begins properly in mainland China, spreading across the world with international trade. At...
easyJet will help you fly without fear
easyJet announces new Fearless Flyer course dates for 2016
If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground then easyJet's courses could help you get up, up and away.
The two-day courses will take place throughout the UK including Belfast, Bristol, Gatwick, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle, and are suitable for anyone with a fear of flying – whether they experience...
Courtyard Edinburgh West – a Christmas shopping trip suggestion
Fancy a Christmas shopping trip? Why not stay over here? Shop ‘til you drop this Christmas with Courtyard Edinburgh West
For those of you who live out of town or if you just want to organise a day out and sleep over with friends this Christmas period you can enjoy all the magic of a city centre Christmas shopping break...
Silver Whisper – cruising in the lap of luxury
The No 11 bus inched its way down Leith Walk from Edinburgh’s bustling city centre which was packed with tourists enjoying the summer sunshine.
It turned into Pilrig Street and the frustrating journey was prolonged by heavy traffic.
One passenger on the tea-time bus persisted in talking on her mobile phone. We learned about her new boyfriend and how her mum...
Taymouth enters the Hall of Fame
FIVE YEARS IN A ROW TRIPADVISOR EXCELLENCE AWARDS GIVES HALL OF FAME PLACE TO MAINS OF TAYMOUTH COUNTRY ESTATE & GOLF COURSE!
Having earned a Certificate of Excellence every year for the past five years, Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course at Kenmore, has qualified for the review site’s Hall of Fame.
The family run estate, situated in the...
Staycation ideas – Eco-friendly retreats on Royal Deeside
ROYAL DEESIDE SELF CATERING BRANDS TO CAPITALISE ON DEMAND FOR ECO FRIENDLY RETREATS THIS SUMMER
£¾ million investment builds upon previous success by Cairngorm Lodges & Cairngorm Bothies, with the generation of new jobs and new energy into the area
As we look forward to a summer staycation season where getting “back to nature” will be to the fore, two green...
Away Days – Stay at Sweeney Rooms – first stop on planned trail of Scottish staycation venues
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...
Jet2 flying more planes from Edinburgh next winter than ever before
Jet2 is to fly to Fuerteventura and Turin for the first time and will have over 135,000 seats available for booking this winter from Edinburgh Airport.
The schedule for winter between 30 October 2016 and 25 March 2017 is the biggest yet, with more than double the number of seats offered last year. Existing routes have proved popular for those...
All aboard for inaugural steam rail route
A chance to step back in time and travel by steam train on Scotland’s newest scenic rail route as well as cross the iconic Forth Rail Bridge is back on the timetable this summer.
Passengers will have the opportunity to travel on a train hauled by a Black Five steam locomotive when it travels for the first time on the...
There is more to Belgium than EU would think
The Rough Guide to Belgium and Luxembourg £14.99
There is more to Belgium than politics said the blurb, and we set off with The Rough Guide in hand to test that.
Around two hours on the smooth Eurostar from London was the start point and we enjoyed the experience. It also allowed time to skim the guide.
A short taxi ride and...
Leonardo Hotels would like to take you to London
According to the market research which Leonardo Hotels have carried out, more than one in ten of you have not ever been to London.
The hotel group would love you to put that right and highlight the fact that it might not be as expensive as you think. They have just expanded into three new hotels in the UK...
