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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...

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...

Great British Rail will offer one million rail tickets cut by up to 50% as the UK Government and the rail industry launch the first ever Great British Rail Sale.Savings on offer for off-peak tickets include: York to Leeds: was £5.60, NOW £2.80London to Edinburgh: was £44, NOW £22 London to Cardiff: was £47, NOW £25Wolverhampton to Liverpool: was £10.50, NOW...

The 900 service is a familiar sight on Edinburgh city centre streets and now it will run 24 hours a day seven days a week to connect the capital to Glasgow. Tickets will be £7.60 single and £10.00 return. If you buy in advance the return is £7.60.This means that the service will offer 50 journeys each way every...

Will 2018 be the year Scottish tourism runs out of steam? Jacobite Steamer, Glenfinnan viaduct. Roelof Nijholt by John Lennon, Glasgow Caledonian UniversityFancy 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...

Historic Mansion House on Unst, Shetland thanks its funders, supporters and customers as it looks ahead to post pandemic recoveryThe historic Belmont House on Unst, Shetland, now run as a commercial self catering business, is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of its rescue by five volunteers whose connections to, and love of the island, inspired them to step in to...

Jet2 has confirmed that it can take passengers and holidaymakers to 32 sunshine destinations next year from Edinburgh Airport, and flights are on sale now.There are three new weekly Greek routes to Skiathos, Santorini and Preveza, as well as Izmir, Naples and Thessaloniki.Flights are also on sale now to the Canaries, Spain, Greece, Turkey and Portugal.Gordon...

Each person living in Scotland might travel 1,335 miles by car, 1,432 miles by train and 1,360 miles by plane in search of the perfect UK break this year, according to research by London North Eastern Railway (LNER).The train operator would prefer that everyone uses the train - and not just so that they can increase their bottom line...

Nira Caledonia reopened on Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony, some fizz and canapés. It has been closed for a nine month refurbishment following a fire last year in Gloucester Place.The work entailed 3 km of cabling, 300 litres of paint, 2000 square metres of carpet and 1092 square metres of wallpaper.The result is a stunning boutique hotel with...

LOOK FORWARD TO PERTHSHIRE STAYCATIONS WITH LAUNCH OF NEW CRIEFF LETTINGS PROPERTY The business which created Gamefield, Crieff, one of Perthshire’s finest self catering & exclusive use venues, is back with another luxurious property.The launch of Brackenhill, a four bedroom, detached cottage, sleeping eight, on the Ochtertyre Estate, Crieff, is being viewed by its owner as an important investment in...

Badger Lodge was once a country estate. Now the area has been turned into an exclusive development of luxury lodge retreats.The lodges overlook a lake populated by Canadian geese who wander freely on manicured lawns, they come ready to move into with fixtures and furnishings and they are comfortable.What’s more, there is about 40 feet of space between each...

For the first time in 117 years the Caley was forced to close its doors to guests just like all the other hotels in Scotland.Now on 15 July 2020, the iconic Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian will reopen its doors to welcome back guests to enjoy a relaxing stay, a long awaited family reunion or a joyous celebration...

Scotrail is putting millions of half-price tickets up for sale between 26 January and 2 February for travel before the end of February.This is part of the Yours to Use campaign to encourage more people to use the train than the car this winter.The half-price tickets can be purchased in the following ways, quoting the promo code SALE23: Online at scotrail.co.uk/sale. Via...

Every Kimpton Stay Human room is filled with experiences designed to foster human connectionsBoutique luxury brand, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants launches The Kimpton Stay Human Project in Edinburgh’s Kimpton Charlotte Square for the first time.Guests are asked to forge meaningful ties with each other by working together on the in-room loom, co-creating a unique tapestry. The combined effort will...

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...

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...

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today launched a new customer initiative called Flybe FareCracker.  Each month, Flybe will offer customers a five-day window of opportunity to buy low-cost fares for upcoming flights, a list of which is easily accessed via the special FareCracker icon at www.flybe.com. Deals can be found quickly and easily as available FareCracker fares are clearly highlighted.The...

Just in case you are thinking of visiting the north of Scotland, whether on the new North Coast 500 route or you are planning a quick weekend away, you might like to know about some award-winning food and drinks in the area. Fourteen food and drink businesses from across the Highlands, Islands and Cairngorms National Park are celebrating after winning in...

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...

The four star Atholl Palace Hotel in Pitlochry has always had the wow factor when it comes to its external appearance – a magnificent Baronial Mansion House set in beautiful grounds. Its sheer scale and grandeur comes into view as you drive up the sweeping driveway.It also has the wow factor when it comes to an impressive...

Have you tried out Flybe’s new London Heathrow service which launched at the end of March?  The service will operate four times daily year round and Flybe is the first domestic carrier to begin operating at Heathrow since 2013. The airline now offers daily flights from both Edinburgh and Aberdeen.It was a very early start for all of the journalists and tourism...

Dan Brown's mystery thriller, the Da Vinci Code, was published 20 years ago and the novel has had an enormous impact to visitor numbers to atmospheric Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian.Ian Gardner, director, Rosslyn Chapel Trust, said the chapel continues to welcome visitors from all over the world throughout the year, seven days a week, but he stressed that the chapel is...

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...

ScotRail has announced it’s adding more seats to its trains to help fans travel to the upcoming Betfred League Cup semi-finals at Hampden Park.Hibernian take on holders Celtic in the 5.30pm kick-off on Saturday, 2 November, while Hearts play Rangers at 3pm on Sunday, 3 November.To make the fixtures run smoothly, ScotRail has confirmed it will add more seats...

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...

Scottish companies have dominated a tourism awards ceremony with 31 businesses scooping gongs.The CIE Tours Awards of Excellence are based on feedback from 14,000 customers who experienced 250 providers of accommodation, dining, tours and attractions throughout the UK.Awards were given to those providers achieving an average customer satisfaction rating of 90 per cent or more.Scottish winners included Norton House...

The ScotRail Alliance’s new timetable started today and the train operator asks that you take a minute to check your journeys before travelling.The winter 16/17 timetable has a number of small changes to train times and services across Scotland, as the operator continues its drive to improve performance.A spokeswoman said, “Some trains may depart a few minutes earlier or later than...

CARSE OF GOWRIE RESORT ANNOUNCES EXPANSIONSilverwood Estate at Errol adds Rustic Bistro & Wedding Barn to its growing portfolio-New leisure and wedding resort, Silverwood at Errol, has announced that it is to open a custom built Rustic Bistro & Wedding Barn, to capitalise on burgeoning foodie and wedding markets throughout the Carse of Gowrie area.The 150 cover Bistro, currently under...

Lufthansa Group has appointed Andreas Koster as Senior Director Sales UK, Ireland and Iceland.Andreas Köster (45) brings many years of experience in airline management to his new position. He started his career in 1997 as management trainee with Lufthansa. He then gained profound experience in airline revenue management, before becoming General Manager Market & Business Development based in Singapore in...

Jurys Inn is offering you the perfect excuse to book a UK getaway this autumn. The award-winning hotel group is launching a 48-hour sale across its 36 locations.The 48-hour sale, which launches on Wednesday 27th September at 9am, will offer 30% off Flexible Booking Room Only and Bed and Breakfast rates with stay dates from 1st November 2017 to...