Travel

Rough Guides are releasing a fully-updated guide containing 1,000 personal recommendations to the best travel experiences around the globe. Whether it’s adrenaline-based adventures like paragliding by the Matterhorn or stumbling across the world’s best coffee in Panama, in Make the Most of Your Time on Earth, readers may find something unique.This best-selling travel book from Rough Guides is now in...

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...

Aer Lingus announced earlier this month that they are reinstating flights from Edinburgh to Shannon next spring. Stobart Air, Irish airline and operator of Aer Lingus Regional,  announced new Aer Lingus Regional routes from Cork Airport and Shannon Airport to begin in March 2016. Aer Lingus Regional will reintroduce its Shannon Edinburgh route, operating six flights per week - every...

Private House Stays, one of Scotland’s most popular staycation booking sites, is to focus on holidaymakers’ wellbeing in its bid to breathe new life into the tourism sector.The company lists hotels, B&Bs, glamping sites and private and self-catering houses with rooms to let all over Scotland.Owner Cassie Bouverie is expanding her selection of properties as the lockdown restrictions ease and the...

With two significant anniversaries falling in the one year, 2020 is shaping up to be a very special one for Coupar Angus hotelier, Alan Bannerman.Two of his hospitality businesses are beginning new marketing campaigns, and the hotel is ideally placed for your staycation this year.His hotel, the Red House Hotel, the only one in Coupar Angus, has...

When travelling with Norwegian recently we mentioned more than once the lovely tail fins on the distinctive planes, and also the late Sir Freddie Laker who first offered low price fares across the Atlantic.Now the low cost airline Norwegian flew to the US from Edinburgh Airport using the brand-new Boeing 737 MAX this weekend featuring the British aviation maverick.The...

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...

Research from Hyundai has revealed that over a quarter of people living in the capital think they would  feel more engaged at work if they took on more challenges and almost half admit that a new challenge would get them out of a rut. 40% of those surveyed say they feel motivated to take on new challenges in the New Year to...

A holiday home at Pettycur Bay has never been so popular – popular holiday park says lets make most of a holiday ownership boomAs it enters its 2019 Summer Season, Pettycur Bay Holiday Park at Kinghorn in Fife has announced that it has its widest ever selection of both pre owned and brand new luxury caravan holiday homes for...

I’ve never been one for doleing out parenting advice (preferring the flying from the seat of my pants to the studious approach to motherhood) but I will offer these words of wisdom to you: when checking your kiddywink’s school calendar before booking holidays it’s a good idea to make sure you’re consulting the school in Edinburgh, rather than one...

A brand new route from Edinburgh begins tomorrow and may be of interest to the shopaholics among you! American Airlines will start a new daily service between Edinburgh and New York’s JFK airport tomorrow morning when the first flight arrives to the traditional welcome at Edinburgh Airport. Sadly we will not be at the airport in the morning to witness the...

The High Street will be closing between Blackfriars Street and St Mary’s Street from Monday 24th May for works to replace the setts on the road and various other improvements.This is to allow for works involving the re-construction of the existing setts using re-claimed setts, the final road level at the junction will be raised to the footway level...

Norwegian has chosen British author Jane Austen to become its latest ‘tail fin hero’.The renowned author’s portrait will grace the tail fin of a Norwegian Dreamliner aircraft, as 2017 marked the 200th anniversary of her death. The airline has always used iconic figures to decorate the tail fins of its distinctive aircraft. It usually chooses personalities who symbolise the airline's...

  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....

The airline with the lovely red and white planes wants to offer you a cheap flight to America. Norwegian CEO Bjorn Kjos said: “Since we started flying from Edinburgh in 2009, we have grown to 6 routes and have now carried over 1 million passengers - but this is only the beginning of our plans for expansion. Edinburgh will play...

Qatar Airways has launched a promotion to Doha as the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019TM.The award-winning airline has announced flight offers on Economy tickets as well as packages from the world to Doha.Qatar Airways customers can fly from Edinburgh Airport to Doha from £420 return in Economy Class and get match tickets to...

Swap the city for the highlands with Highland Safaris Autumn WatchLooking to get out into the fresh air this autumn? Discover the sights and sounds which makes this season so special, with a short journey of around an hour and a half from Edinburgh to get to Highland Safaris at Aberfeldy.Their Autumn Watch Land Rover Safaris – taking place...

More choice for holidaymakers from Edinburgh in summer 2024 has been announced today as TUI added 1,500 more hotels to their 22 holiday destinations.There are flights to Palma, Majorca and Dalaman in Turkey. With ten flights weekly on seven routes to the holiday destinations (flights to Palma, Majorca three times a week and Dalaman, Turkey twice a week) this...

by Donald Anderson More so than most capitals throughout the world Edinburgh is somewhat of a gilded gateway to its home nation. It’s partly due to its stunning beauty, it’s partly down to the city’s reputation as an international culture hub, but it’s also because Edinburgh is a small city in a small country. Getting around what you want to see...

Sadly, Portobello made the headlines for all the wrong reasons during the early stages of lockdown when thousands packed the beach to grab some welcome relief and enjoy the sunshine.Senior politicians expressed concern, particularly after disturbances, and this cast an unexpected and unwanted nationwide spotlight on the Costa del Forth.Now, as we continue to be dominated by the world-wide...

The Isle of Skye Guest House has just opened with forward bookings of more than £200,000 for what looks like a busy season ahead.The Fusion Group of Companies owns and operates a portfolio of hospitality businesses across Scotland and has invested more than £250,000 in its first property on the island, The Isle of Skye Guest House.And just last...