Queen’s Baton Relay: 14 – 17 June
The Queen’s Baton is coming home, and you can be one of the first to see it. Making landfall in Scotland for the first time tomorrow (14 June) after nearly a year travelling through communities all...
View ArticleQueen’s Baton Relay: 18 – 19 June
The Queen’s Baton Relay has made an emphatic arrival in Scotland, and so far it has been warmly welcomed with a fantastic reception from crowds in Edinburgh & The Lothians. Embrace the spirit of...
View ArticleQueen’s Baton Relay: 20 – 23 June
After almost a week of travelling around Scotland’s southern parts, the Queen’s Baton is well on its way home to Glasgow for the XX Commonwealth Games. Over days 7 – 10, it will be moving along...
View ArticleQueen’s Baton Relay: 24 – 26 June
The Queen’s Baton Relay is a quarter of the way through its Scottish leg already. So far, it has covered most of the south of Scotland – but there’s still plenty to cover. On days 11 – 13, the baton...
View ArticleQueen’s Baton Relay: 27 – 30 June
Thundering northwards at an impressive rate, the Scottish leg of the Queen’s Baton Relay is in full momentum and Dundee is the next stop. Touring the city on 27 June, it will then head east into Angus,...
View ArticleQueen’s Baton Relay: 1 – 6 July
As we approach day 18 of the Queen’s Baton Relay, the baton has already been carried by approximately 2,000 batonbearers and has travelled countless miles, weaving through southern and central Scotland...
View ArticleQueen’s Baton Relay: 11 – 13 July
The Queen’s Baton Relay is returning from Orkney to Scotland’s mainland and starting on the home straight in anticipation of this year’s XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Arriving in Wick on Friday 11...
View ArticleQueen’s Baton Relay: 14 – 17 July
Day 31 of the Scottish leg of the Queen’s Baton Relay marks the beginning of the end; there are just days until the baton reaches Glasgow and the Opening Ceremony at Celtic Park on 23 July. Having...
View ArticleQueen’s Baton Relay: 18 – 19 July
With just a week left to the grand opening of the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the momentum is building and anticipation is now approaching fever pitch as the symbol of the Games and one of its...
View ArticleQueen’s Baton Relay: 20 – 23 July
After a staggering 285-day journey around the globe, the final leg of the Queen’s Baton Relay is now upon us and a real atmosphere of anticipation and excitement is sweeping all across Glasgow. The...
View Article10 things to do with your extra hour this Sunday
The clocks go back at 2 am this Sunday – hurrah! We all made it through the spring-time clock change when the clocks jumped forward and we lost an hour of our weekend, but now that autumn is here we’re...
View ArticlePassing the baton: sporting events for 2015
2014 will always be remembered as the year Scotland welcomed both the Ryder Cup and the Commonwealth Games. Glasgow also had the honour of hosting the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2014 awards in...
View ArticleVolcanoes in Scotland? Not in a million years!
OK, I’ll admit it – volcanoes aren’t necessarily the first thing you’d think of to visit in the UK. Not live ones at any rate. But believe it or not, Scotland was once strewn with violent active...
View ArticleDiscover paddle perfection on the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail
Looking for a challenge to really sink your paddle into in the new year? If you’re already thinking about life beyond the tinsel and mince pies and fancy a bit of adventure when the days get longer,...
View ArticleTips for a mid-term snowsports break
Scotland’s ski resorts offer the best outdoor skiing and snowboarding in the UK and what better time to visit than during the mid-term break when the kids can enjoy some time on the slopes and practise...
View Article15 amazing places to go for a run or jog in Scotland
Race season is coming up, and for joggers that means it’s time to lace up the running shoes and get training! Whether you’re attempting your first 5k or already have a dozen shiny medals to your name,...
View Article16 ideas for an outdoors microadventure in Scotland
Have you been longing for an adventure but don’t have a lot of time? You can still escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and have fun without travelling too far on a microadventure*. Make an...
View Article15 exciting ways to get active this summer
Whether it’s on land, water or up in the air, Scotland is the place to be if you’re looking for outdoor adventures! The country’s dramatic mountains, enchanting forests and rugged coastline are a...
View ArticleThe Best Golf Holes in Scotland
Planning a golf break in Scotland? We polled over 3,000 UK golfers to find Scotland’s best golf holes and hidden golfing gems. The poll asked golfers to vote for the best opening and closing holes, a...
View ArticleA golfer in Scotland: Beth Allen’s experiences
Scotland is famous as The Home of Golf, but what was it in particular that convinced Ladies European Tour professional, Beth Allen, to move here from California? Beth Allen © Kenny Smith Ahead of two...
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