Paull's Inside Track
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Think Britain, Think Paull Your Personal Travel Advisor
Issue 324 | 15th April 2020
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Welcome
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I’m really encouraged by the level of interest being shown by the spirit-lifting videos I’ve been sharing, with several of you spotting the potential for a customised Doc Martin/Poldark/Arthurian legends tour for April 2021.
This week, I’m heading north of Hadrian’s Wall as I sow the seed for a tailor-made Scotland tour for 2-4 or 10-12 clients in the spring/summer of next year.
If you’re a CTA, CTC or CTIE, keep an eye open for the Special Interest Britain ‘White Papers’ I’m writing as a proud UK-based member of the Travel Institute.
All Images © Visit Scotland
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Explore Scotland |
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Take a few moments to discover Scotland’s towns, villages, cities, iconic attractions and stunning landscapes from the comfort of your own home. They’re as varied and as diverse as they come, so no matter where you end up, you’ll be blown away by the breath-taking setting around you.
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Amber Nectar |
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This autumn focus on the Spirit of Speyside Distilled (end August) or the Spirit of the North Festival (end September). In 2021, topped and tailed with time in Edinburgh, plan a customised tour to coincide with The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (end April), the Highland Whisky Festival ((May) or the Edinburgh Whisky Festival (June).
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Around the World In One Country |
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The west of Scotland is another world waiting to be explored. Harry Potter fans can hop aboard the Jacobite Steam Train – used as the Hogwarts Express – and marvel at the outstanding views as you travel across the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct. Don’t forget the magnificence of Glencoe and the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. |
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Rhododendron Festival in Argyll and Bute |
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This annual floral celebration takes place during April and May and is based on 20 gardens that vary in size, style and maturity, dating from the 13th to the 20th century. They are spread throughout the mainland of Argyll (north west of Glasgow) often in dramatic scenery, and across to the islands of Bute, Gigha, and Seil.
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Year of Coast and Waters |
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In a normal 2020, Scotland would be celebrating its Year of Coasts & Waters through a programme of exciting events, festivals and activities. Unaffected by COVID-19, its historic harbours and winding waterways, sweeping coastlines, the very best in seafood, whisky, wildlife and wellness will still be there for you to fully enjoy next year. |
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Castles of Royal Deeside |
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With over 260 castles, stately homes and ruins dotting its landscape, Aberdeenshire is unsurprisingly known as 'Scotland's Castle Country.' There are more castles per acre here than anywhere else in the UK, and you can discover delight in the romance an award-winning trail that features 19 of the most famous and dramatic castles in North East Scotland.
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