Posted by Paul on September 17, 2009 – 11:26 pm
One of Glasgow’s most famous and historical buildings is being transformed into the breathtakingly luxurious five star hotel, Blythswood Square. Formerly headquarters to the Royal Scottish Automobile Club, this landmark property has been redeveloped by Scotland’s stylish luxury boutique hotel group, The Town House Collection, to capture the glamour of a bygone era whilst showcasing the latest in designer styling as befits this vibrant and sociable city.
Blythswood Square which is located in the City centre on one of Glasgow’s only remaining green spaces will have 100 bedrooms including four spacious suites and an enticing top floor penthouse complete with rooftop hot tub. It will also house Glasgow’s first luxury spa offering indigenous Scottish treatments, a restaurant, bars, a private screening room and event facilities.
Posted by Paul on September 17, 2009 – 3:31 pm
Visit Lancashire in October and watch local food and drink being brewed
and baked, grown and ground. October is Lancashire Producers’ Month, offering you the perfect opportunity to experience Lancashire’s array of fresh, locally sourced food in a number of different ways.
Posted by Paul on September 17, 2009 – 3:05 pm
There’s been a U-turn on the decision to remove the River Thames from maps of the London Underground. Boris Johnson, the London Mayor, is apparently ‘up in arms’ about it all (probably in a way that only Boris could!) and has ordered for it to be re-instated when the maps are next printed. The re-instatement of zonal information is also being considered whilst Transport for London will be lefting to find alternative ways of trying to de-clutter the map.
Posted by Jennifer on September 17, 2009 – 9:00 am
Today’s picture of the day is of Inverness Castle which was built by Macbeth and destroyed by Malcolm Canmore in 1057. It is now a fortress which was built in 1835 in order to house the Sheriff’s Court and Police Department. The castle enjoys wonderful views of the river and is located in the heart of Inverness.
Posted by Jennifer on September 16, 2009 – 9:00 am
Today’s picture of the day is of Cottage Hospital which opened in 1875. It was built by the fifth Earl Bathhurst in memory of his wife Merial. Lawson extended it in 1912 and other extensions were added in 1931.
Posted by Paul on September 15, 2009 – 1:56 pm
The latest update of the London Tube map has undergone the most significant alteration since it was devised back in 1933. They’re removed the River Thames! Transport for London have, to their wisdom, decided the map needs to be ‘de-cluttered’ and have also removed the concentric rings (or ‘zones’) which were indicative of how much a journey might be cost. Initial reactions to the changes are somewhat sceptical… what are your thoughts?
Posted by Jennifer on September 15, 2009 – 9:00 am
Today’s picture of the day is of Castle Hill in Norfolk. It was one of East Anglia’s major towns and its most significant feature was Castle Hill, dating back to 1066, which still stands tall today. It stands over 80 feet tall which makes it the largest man-made mound in Britain.
Posted by Paul on September 14, 2009 – 11:07 am
According to Hotels.com, hotel prices in the UK fell by 16% in the first half of the year, their lowest level for five years. The average price of a hotel room in the UK was down by 16% between January and June this year compared to the same period in 2008, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index. An average hotel room across the country now costs just £83 per night, down from £99 per night last year, making it a great time to holiday at home. For a week’s break in the UK, a couple would save an average of £112 on hotel rooms this year compared to last, with the levels of savings even more dramatic in many major cities.
For overseas visitors to the UK, the news was even better: the weakness of the Pound coupled with hoteliers lowering their rates to stimulate business meant that the average prices paid by travellers from Europe or the US were down by as much as 39% in some UK cities.
The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI) tracks the real prices paid per hotel room (rather than advertised rates) for 78,000 hotels across 13,000 locations around the world. The latest HPI looks at prices from January to June 2009, compared to the same period in 2008.
Posted by Paul on September 14, 2009 – 11:04 am
Experience stunning rivers of white light by visiting Ulverston in the southern Lake District on 19th September 2009 when its annual Lantern Festival will be causing more than a flicker of interest. Hundreds of lanterns on this year’s theme of Wonderland Through the Looking Glass will be carried through the streets of the ancient town, with its cobbled streets, intriguing ginnels and quaint charm.
Lantern holders will start to parade from four points, at different times between 7.45pm and 8.10pm, before converging in the centre of Ulverston at 8.30pm and forming a procession to Ford Park for the finale. There, all the lanterns will be hung and displayed, to create a magnificent spectacle. Fireworks will then round off the finale, which will end between 9.15pm and 9.30pm.
Posted by Paul on September 14, 2009 – 11:01 am
New luxury accommodation is now available in Castle Combe, courtesy of The Old House @ Home, a traditional freehouse which has branched out into accommodation by developing six beautifully appointed bedrooms.
The Old House @ Home is one of the most traditional freehouses in the Castle Combe area. The Warburton family has been welcoming visitors to the pub for 25 years. The new accommodation, which on opening was awarded five stars by the AA, perfectly compliments the pub/restaurant which is located in the heart of the picture postcard Wiltshire Cotswold village of Burton. Introductory room rates start from only £85 per room, per night and include a full English and/or continental breakfast. The rooms comprise five doubles and one twin, which is located in its own private building. Each room enjoys an en-suite wet room, plasma screen Freeview TV and complimentary Wi-Fi.
The pub is available for evening meals or to take advantage of a pint of local Wadworth’s Beer. The menu has a traditional focus offering delights such as venison casserole and sausage sandwiches at lunchtimes through to seabass fillets or duck breast in the evenings.
