SUN-seekers should head to St Andrews, as it’s just been named the seaside town with the most sunshine hours in the country. Which? has unveiled the sunniest beach-side towns in the UK and the icon…
FREEDOM – it’s always been dear to our hearts and not just in the movies! Now Scots travellers are getting in the action and experiencing life on the road for their very own taste of holiday …
SPAIN is one of the most popular places for Scots to hit the beach on their summer hols. But it’s also one of the top city break destinations for us. And now it will be even easier to explore thank…
IF you’re looking for a brilliant base for a staycation where you can take your four-legged family member, then look no further than Glasgow’s Sandman Signature hotel. Not only did it walk away wit…
SCOTLAND’S best campsites have been revealed – and there’s one for everyone. Whether it’s one in the picturesque Highlands, or set beside beautiful beaches or slap bang in the middle of Scotl…
A MAJOR airline has launched their big summer sale with savings on thousands of flights and holidays to and from Scotland. Budget carrier easyJet’s Big Orange Sale let Scots looking to explor…
TURKEY is increasingly becoming a favourite holiday destination for us Scots and it’s no wonder. The country has fabulous resorts dotted along it’s massive coastline, from the Aegean to the Med, th…
A LUXURY Scottish hotel has been named the cheapest 5* stay in Scotland by consumer champs Which? The Which? team sifted through listings for 5* hotels on Hotels.com to find the most affordable lux…
THEY’RE the stuff of holiday nightmares, losing Scotland hundreds of millions of tourist pounds every year. What are we talking about – the dreaded midge of course. The tiny pests are a notor…
THERE’S good news for Scots who want to escape the miserable Scottish winter this year as one of the UK’s biggest airlines has announced a ‘massive’ expansion of flights to sunnier climes. Jet2.com…
NOW spring has finally sprung it’s time to say goodbye to the winter blues and get out and enjoy Scotland’s glorious coasts and cracking countryside. But why not take your adventure up a notch by v…
SCOTLAND is blessed with fabulous hotels, but for family getaways it’s often easier (and cheaper) to book a self-catering option. And we’re lucky because there are so many options to chose from, fr…
TWO Scottish destinations have been named among the World’s Greatest Places to Visit by TIME magazine. From the US to India the team at the New York-based news mag has selected remarkable places an…
A STUNNING Scottish hotel has received a five-star rating in a prestigious global travel guide for the fifth year running. The luxurious Balmoral in Edinburgh is the only hotel in the country to re…
FOR some people, flying long-haul is the price they feel they need to pay to get to their dream holiday. For me flying is as big a part of my trip as the destination and the longer the flight the b…
THE rhythmic murmur of the boat’s engine lulled us into a contented silence, as we glided through the serene beauty of Kerala’s backwaters. Palm trees fringed either side, backed by lush green padd…
IT will soon be schools out time again when the kids enjoy class-free days for the February break. So how to keep them occupied and happy? Well the experts at VisitScotland have come up with a list…
“RIGHT today we are NOT going to say wow,” my friend Adrienne declared, as we got set for another amazing day of adventure. That vow lasted all of about 30 minutes until we stared wide-eyed and ope…
ROMANCE will soon be in the air (if it isn’t already!), the perfect time to whisk your other half away for an amazing loved-up stay. But forget flowers and chocs and earn yourself some extra loving…
SCOTS will be able to enjoy even more of Spain, after TUI announced they are adding two more cities to their holiday programme. The holiday giant is now offering breaks to Sitges, flying from Edinb…
THE Clash’s iconic London Calling blared out as the table suddenly lit up in a Union Jack, while all around us were street scenes featuring sights including Tower Bridge and the Shard. But we weren…