Hotels In Scotland Blog » Scottish Attractions http://blog.hotelsinscotland.org Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:21:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 A Heads Up : British Science Festival 2012 In Aberdeen http://blog.hotelsinscotland.org/a-heads-up-british-science-festival-2012-in-aberdeen/ http://blog.hotelsinscotland.org/a-heads-up-british-science-festival-2012-in-aberdeen/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:21:09 +0000 admin http://blog.hotelsinscotland.org/?p=133 We know it’s quite some time off, but if you need a reason to head Northwards later this year and have never visited Aberdeen before, maybe this could help you decide.

The British Science Festival will be running from September 4th – 9th and has a programme packed with various events sure to entertain those of all ages. The festival is being hosted by the renowned University Of Aberdeen, and while in the ‘Granite City’ there will be many other summer events taking place to compliment your stay.

You can find out much more about the science festival on the official site here.

The offshore oil industry surrounding Aberdeen and the regular workers arriving and departing the city ensures that there is a healthy accommodation industry, and competition helps drive down prices. This gives you plenty of affordable Aberdeen hotels to choose from. Standards across the city are generally very high.

 

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Various venues across Glasgow.

Glasgow’s comedy festival has been entertaining residents and visitors of this famously vibrant city since 2003. The festival has grown to include more than 300 shows, held in dozens of venues across the city. If you are familiar with Edinburgh’s comedy festival and have enjoyed shows there, the smaller Glasgow event should be right up your street.

The festival is popular and well-known throughout Scotland and the UK, so if you are planning to visit from outside the city be sure to book your Glasgow hotels early to avoid disappointment.

You can read more about the festival and view the lineup on the official site here.

 

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For those of you who have yet to experience Edinburgh in the festive period, it is something to behold. Take a look at our Edinburgh hotels page to find somewhere to stay during your visit. You can read more about what Edinburgh has to offer this Christmas here.

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The trials run 18th – 21st August and you can see full details on the official site here.

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For those of you who have never had the pleasure of attending, the Edinburgh festival (actually a group of festivals) brings together hundreds of performers and shows throughout the month of August. Many shows are free and the atmosphere across the city is truly awesome, in fact the population of Edinburgh can double during this time.

To find out more about the festival and find shows to attend, take a look a the official site here, and if you are looking for accommodation, simply jump to our Edinburgh accommodation page here.

If you are lucky enough to attend, enjoy !

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Due to the popularity of the Loch and the area around it you will find many hotels near Loch Ness, including luxury accommodatin as well as cheaper bed & breakfasts and guest houses. If you prefer to live a little closer to nature there are also a large number of campsites nearby.

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There is much to see and do in the amazingly cosmopolitan city of Glasgow, including but by no means limited to; The Glasgow Science Centre, The Gallery of Modern Art, The Botanic Gardens and of course the many retail spaces which make Glasgow the best destination in Scotland for eager shoppers.

Take a look at the Glasgow hotels on offer, or for more information on the city, see our guide to Glasgow.

]]> http://blog.hotelsinscotland.org/hotels-in-glasgow/feed/ 0 Why Not Visit Inverness This Summer? http://blog.hotelsinscotland.org/why-not-visit-inverness-this-summer/ http://blog.hotelsinscotland.org/why-not-visit-inverness-this-summer/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:10:05 +0000 admin http://blog.hotelsinscotland.org/?p=91 Inverness is the most Northerly city in Scotland and has been described as the Capital of the highlands. It is a great base from which to explore the remote and beautiful Scottish highlands to the North. There are also wonderful places to see right on the doorstep of Inverness including Loch Ness and the Culloden battlefield.

You can read more about Inverness in our Scottish City Guides section, and of course you can view, compare and book Inverness hotels quickly and easily.

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]]> http://blog.hotelsinscotland.org/get-to-know-glasgow/feed/ 0 Have you been to Edinburgh Castle? http://blog.hotelsinscotland.org/have-you-been-to-edinburgh-castle/ http://blog.hotelsinscotland.org/have-you-been-to-edinburgh-castle/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:02:11 +0000 admin http://blog.hotelsinscotland.org/?p=87  Edinburgh Castle is one of the most spectacular attractions in Scotland, and Edinburgh itself is one of the most beautiful and historically intriguing cities in the whole of the UK. If you have never had the pleasure, you should consider a visit in 2011. Late summer is a great time to visit, as the world famous Edinburgh Festival takes place then, equally the new years Edinburgh hogmanay celebrations are fantastiv. If you would rather avoid the crowds you will not be dissapointed whatever time of year you visit.

You can read more about what the city has to offer in our new Edinburgh Guide, and of course you can browse and compare hundreds of Edinburgh hotels on our site too.

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