http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/ Allnewswire: tourism and travel en-gb info@allmediascotland.com info@flamegreen.com 360 http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3410/A_Hebridean_Queen_is_in_Wild_Spirits_Feature Just off the west coast of Scotland lies a hidden hebridean paradise, the island of Islay where its residents do not hide away from the winter, they get into the wild spirit of it.    A break from the doom and gloom attitudes of winter to this beautiful island will certainly... Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3393/No1_Currency_Gives_You_the_Best_Start_in_Paradise Emigrating for work or retirement is likely to be one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. Emotions will be mixed as you leave your friends and family behind to embark on an exciting new life abroad. However careful research and preparation with No1 Currency is essential to make sure that... Thu, 2 Oct 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3384/Hello_to_Hello_Scotland%92s_New_Office_in_England Hello Scotland, the highly successful Glasgow-based destination management company which introduces corporate clients to the best travel and hospitality experiences that Scotland can offer, is now making its first moves to do the same in England. Led by Hello Scotland General Manager, Isla... Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3360/All_Aboard_for_a_Taste_of_Islay_and_Jura The Whisky Coast in conjunction with CalMac Ferries Ltd., adds a little dram(a) to Thursday sailings to and from Islay onboard M.V Hebridean Isles.   Taste of Islay & Jura is giving passengers the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most... Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3290/Scotland%92s_Whisky_Coast_Invites_the_World_to_Come_Home_for_Spirit_of_the_West The Whisky Coast, Scotland’s west coast whisky trail, will present “Spirit of the West”, a spectacular weekend event on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May 2009 at Inveraray Castle, Argyllshire.  Spirit of the West is part of the year long Homecoming... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3292/Hello_Scotland%92s_Highland_Challenge_Presents_a_Unique_Golfing_Experience Players from all over the world will be invited to tee off in Scotland’s most unusual and enjoyable round of golf from early next year thanks to the brainstorming energies at Glasgow-based destination management company, Hello Scotland   The Highland Cross Golf Challenge, as... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3226/Autumn_in_Argyll_Mushrooms_and_Mountain_Air ARDANAISEIG’S MUSHROOMS ARE GOING WILD   Hidden ten miles down a single track road, Ardanaiseig is one of Scotland's most exclusive and relaxing retreats. Autumn is a spectacular time to visit as the hotel boasts its own historic Victorian gardens, overflowing with... Mon, 8 Sep 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3238/Five_Stars_for_Musselburgh_Racecourse Musselburgh Racecourse has retained its five star VisitScotland tourism rating, maintaining its status as Scotland’s only five star accredited racecourse.  And the East Lothian track even managed to improve its overall rating, up from 88 per cent to 89 per cent on its last... Mon, 8 Sep 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3242/Perth_Travel_Agent_Hopes_to_Cause_Waves_in_National_Cruise_Week The world’s largest cruise campaign launches this week and Thomson, in St John’s Shopping Centre is one of 2,000 travel agencies in Britain holding events to highlight the world of cruising.  A record one-and-a-half million Brits are expected to take a cruise this... Mon, 8 Sep 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3214/New_Partnership_for_Forth_Valley_Heritage The first tourism campaign developed jointly by museums and heritage attractions across the Forth Valley was officially launched today, 4th September 2008. Called Forth’s Timeline, the initiative aims to encourage tourism by collectively promoting the area’s rich history and... Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3132/Forth_Valley_Tourism_Initiative_to_Unravel_Scottish_History The timeline of Scottish history began to unravel today (Tuesday 19th August) with the launch of a new tourism campaign called Forth’s Timeline.   Under the headline “Unravel Scotland’s History”, the campaign encourages interest in Scottish... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3121/New_Family_Adventures_at_the_Outdoor_Capital_of_the_UK As the end of the summer approaches the family fun doesn’t have to stop. The Outdoor Capital of the UK is delighted to announce the arrival of a host of new family friendly activities to the Lochaber area. Whatever the weather, a host of new outdoor attractions will have adventurers of... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3107/The_Zzz_Factor_blissful_snoozing_at_the_Old_Course_Hotel Sleep is a saviour, according to the spa industry experts, as well as an essential remedy for poor heath and high stress levels. The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews has introduced a dedicated sleep programme, which is designed to lull even the most stressed-out guest... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3098/Bumper_Start_to_the_Year The high street slow down has had no effect at Barrhead Travel with the company reporting its busiest Saturday ever last week. Despite the credit crunch with many <a href="http://www.barrheadtravel.co.uk/holidays/">holiday travel</a> companies... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3037/Moray_to_Lead_the_Way_in_Tourism An innovative strategy to drive Moray forward as a priority destination for visitors is about to reach its conclusion. Over the last 12 months Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Moray Council and VisitScotland have been working with consultants Stevens View Partnership to develop an... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3034/Visitor_Celebrates_a_Decade_of_Excellence Staff at The Glenlivet Distillery Visitor Centre are celebrating a decade of excellence after being awarded a top visitor attraction award from Visit Scotland for the fifth time in row.   The Five Star Award is awarded as part of the Visit Scotland Quality Assurance Scheme. Judged... Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2982/Luxury_Hotel_Launches_Daring_%91Caught_a_Pounder%92_Challenge Exclusive Scottish hotel, Ardanaiseig, set on the shores of Loch Awe and within the grandeur of the Highlands, has launched a new ‘Caught a Pounder’ challenge, tempting adventurous guests to catch what they eat.   Ardanaiseig’s own ghillie, Dave Sturrock,... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2936/This_Summer%92s_a_Scorcher_at_the_Fairmont_St_Andrews This summer one of Scotland’s most spectacular hotels, Fairmont St Andrews, has an unbeatable range of luxurious packages to suit everyone. Whether a private girlie retreat within the new luxurious Fairmont Spa, three days of consecutive golf on St Andrew’s... Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2922/Cash_is_Still_King Cash, Cards or Travellers Cheques? Planning your holiday expenditure in advance can save you unnecessary costs and charges this summer.   Many of us have had our holiday plans booked for sometime now. We often spend ages shopping around to find the best holiday deal, but then forget... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2906/Offices_Move_for_National_Tourism_Agency National tourism agency VisitScotland’s Highlands-based offices in Strathpeffer and Inverness will relocate to Cowan House, in the Inverness Retail and BusinessPark, at the end of August this year.   In a move that will help to fulfill the Scottish Government’s... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2849/Cullen_Bay_Hotel_Receives_Tourism_Award The Cullen Bay Hotel has received a Top Ten Employer Award last Friday (June 13) after being voted one of the top tourism employers in the Highlands and Islands. Richard Lochhead MSP presented the award on behalf of Springboard Scotland - the national charity that promotes careers in tourism,... Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2817/The_Personal_Touch_in_Short-lets It’s a problem familiar to any business executive or traveller - arriving in a new place for the first time with your accommodation cold and unwelcoming and no idea even where to go to get a pint of milk. Braemore Deluxe Residences has resolved this by introducing the first 24/7... Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2715/HIE_to__Lead_Cairngorm_Mountain_Ltd_into_a_New_Future Plans to secure the sustainable future of the Cairngorm funicular railway can now get under way following agreement that ownership of its operating company CairnGorm Mountain Ltd will transfer to Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). In the face of a declining domestic ski market, CML has been... Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2688/Wildlife_Photographer_Wins_Moffat_Award_for_Travel_and_Tourism A professional wildlife photographer has beaten off stiff competition from other travel and tourism businesses across Scotland to win the Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust / Moffat Charitable Trust Awards for Travel & Tourism at a ceremony in Glasgow.   ... Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2699/Loch_Lomond_Food_and_Drink_Festival   For immediate release 15/05/08 Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival 2008 Dates: 14 – 15 June 2008  Place: Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch Times: 10.00am – 6.00pm both days Costs: FREE Website: www.lochlomondfoodanddrinkfestival.com This... Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2680/Highland_Perthshire_Gears_Up_for_Etape_Caledonia The Highland Perthshire business community is gearing up for a weekend festival of food, fun and fitness to entertain the influx of several thousand spectators and participants who have travelled to the area for this Sunday’s Etape Caledonia cycle event.   The local... Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2674/Young_Joshua_the_Budding_Cruise_Journalist Young Joshua Banks (aged 11) from Galston, Ayrshire had such a fantastic time on a recent Royal Caribbean cruise that he emailed local Travel agency, Stewart Travel to tell them how great cruising is for kids. Delighted to receive Joshua's feedback on cruising, Stewart Travel sent his email... Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2646/A_Summer_Fling_at_the_Old_Course_Hotel It’s time for a summer fling, courtesy of the world-class Kohler Waters Spa at the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews.   The Highland Fling – and forget any connotations of kilts and shortbread for this is spa-heaven at its sexiest - is... Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2644/Enchanted_Forest_Flushed_with_Success_of_LAVY_Award_Win Two major Highland Perthshire events, The Enchanted Forest, the innovative outdoor sound and light show at Faskally Wood in Perthshire, and the Pitlochry Autumn Festival are flushed with success at the news that they have been voted Heartland FM’s “Event of the Year”... Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2645/Young_Guns_in_Travel_and_Tourism_Sector_Shortlisted_for_Moffat_Awards Wednesday 7th May 08 – a buffalo farmer, a wildlife photographer and a corporate events specialist have beaten off stiff competition from travel and tourism entrants from throughout Scotland to be shortlisted for the finals of the inaugural Moffat Awards.   The search for... Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 BST