Today’s picture of the day is of Tullie House Museum and is located in the picturesque town of Carlise in Cumbria. It received the Enjoy England Silver Award for Large Visitor Attraction of the year 2008. Tullie House has an array of attractions in one fantastic museum. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers a gift shop selling stunning crafted gifts. Relax in the award winning garden restaurant with a light lunch and refreshments.
A new oak jetty will be built at Urquhart Castle this winter to provide easier access for visitors arriving on Loch Ness cruise boats. Boats are currently using a temporary pontoon which was put in place by Historic Scotland after an inspection of the existing jetty found it was no longer fit for purpose. The replacement is being carefully designed to be easier for visitors with mobility problems, and will also be much more attractive. The work will largely be carried out from a barge moored in the loch and is due to be carried out after the main summer season is over. While this happens the pontoon will remain in place so there will be no disruption to visitors.
Do you find it a struggle to leave your trusty four-legged friend at home or at kennels when going on holiday? If so then Edinburgh hotel, The Bonham now has the perfect solution with its Doggy Dreams package. The Bonham has recognised the need to offer something for those who don’t want to travel without their faithful companion with their package including a welcome toy and treat, and in-room meal prepared by The Bonham’s chefs and their own dog bed. Dog owners will also be offered the Concierge’s information on nearby parks for walks, pet shops and grooming parlours.
The Doggy Dreams package is priced at £170 per room per night and whilst your pooch is pampered you will receive a night’s luxury accommodation plus a full Scottish Breakfast.
Today’s picture of the day is of Deben Ferry in Old Felixstowe. It liks Bawdsey Quay to Felixstowe and has been working for hundreds of years. It is for foot passengers only, contrary to popular belief there are no ferries for carrying vehicles, cars must cross the Deben Estuary by road.
The recent release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi has received a very mixed response. Libyans were seen celebrating his return whilst many other people around the world – particularly in the United States – were understandably outraged. With talks of some people threatening to boycott anything to do with Scotland, it will be interesting to see if this unfortunate series of events has any significant impact as the US is responsible for 21% of Scotland’s overseas tourism. We asked our Twitter followers “Does the recent Lockerbie bomber release put you off visiting Scotland?” and here’s a handful of the responses that came back:
Why make ordinary Scots suffer because their politicians are idiots. (@jameswilman)
If anything, it makes me MORE likely to visit. Glad Scotland didn’t cave in to the revenge crowd baying for blood. (@FoolEnglish)
Why should it put me or anyone off travelling to Scotland? Their tourist industry didn’t make this ridiculous decision! (@paulajmartin)
yes am disgusted. 200+ people died he got heros welcome. Government should be ashamed he should of left to die in solitary alone. (@media73_TV)
no, we need to stop worrying about what USA thinks. We’re not a wee, silly country. We’re a hotbed of intelligence and creativity. (@cullenskinky)
Some of us have no choice, we live here! (@jennielees)
No, the weather puts me off visiting Scotland! Blaming an entire nation for a political decision is ludicrous imho. (@essexgourmet)
I’m visiting Scotland due to its landscape, people and spirit (double meaning intended), not due to its governments decisons (@whiskyfan)
So, again a mixed response, but one that perhaps suggests it’ll be ‘business as usual’ for tourism in Scotland. If anyone else wishes to voice their opinion on this subject, please do so by submitting a comment on this blog entry. (You will also find a discussion on this subject on the Aardvark Travel forums, here.)
Today’s picture of the day is of Arundel Castle in picturesque West Sussex. It dates back to the 11th Century and has been the home of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for nearly 1000 years. Visitors can explore the fantastic rooms and fascinating contents and enjoy the peaceful gardens whilst learning about its wonderful history.
Sea Ilfracombe Showcase Day on Saturday 5th September 2009, the town’s first maritime festival, will celebrate the launch of the North Devon coast Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) 50th anniversary programme. For fifty years the AONB has protected and conserved the area and will honour this landmark birthday with a series of events highlighting the different aspects of life, culture, history and wildlife across the region from September 2009 to May 2010.
All are welcome to come and sample the delights of the stunning seaside town as the Showcase Day, which will feature a host of activities and events suitable for the whole family from 9am to 11pm, including an open day on the Balmoral passenger boat, gig rowing demonstrations, yacht races, and rock pool rambles all taking place around Ilfracombe Harbour.
Watch the Red Arrows perform at Hoylake RNLI Open Day on Monday 31st August 2009. The event will also feature air displays, stalls, a fairground and family entertainment all day. It runs from 10am to 6pm and the Red Arrows are expected in the late afternoon. Admission is free and more details can be found on their website.
Today’s picture of the day is of Southampton Guildhall. It hosts events such as rock and pop concerts and boasts sell out gigs from Oasis, The Charlatans, Prodigy, Craig David, Toploader, Suede, Daniel Bedingfield and the Sugarbabes. It is one of the largest entertainment venues in Southern England.
An Australian axeman will join top UK lumberjacks at The National Forest Wood Fair, Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire, on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2009.
Making their first appearance at the Wood Fair, the New Forest and South East Axe Men will thrill the crowds with their razor sharp axes and exciting displays of log chop races, cross cut saw races and vertical no-rope log climbing. Members of the audience will get a chance to join in, as volunteers are invited to test their skills on the cross cut saw, up against the professionals. The Axemen will be performing at 11am, 1pm and 3pm – don’t miss this fantastic show!
The whole day will be packed with live demonstrations of woodworking skills, craft displays and have-a-go activities for adults and children. There will be stories and songs from the Wild Man of the Woods, archery, birds of prey, horse logging and a brilliant climbing wall.
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