New signs in Dumfries and Galloway will say “Scotland Starts Here,” promoting tourism and Gaelic language. Dumfries and Galloway Road Signs to Change to Scotland Starts Here They want to replace old road signs. These signs say “Welcome to Dumfries and Galloway”. New signs will include “Scotland Starts Here”. The new signs will also have…
Pendle Council approves past work at Thornton Hall Farm, including buildings and play areas, boosting tourism. Thornton Hall Farm Park Receives Retrospective Planning Approval Thornton Hall Farm is a visitor place. It is near Church Road in Thornton-in-Craven. The farm also operates as a country park. The park asked Pendle Council for permission. This request…
Airbnb invests in Bradford’s cultural scene supporting heritage, tourism, and local earnings as UK City of Culture 2025. Airbnb Boosts Bradford: Cultural Tourism and Host Opportunities They are working with Bradford 2025. Bradford is the UK City of Culture, which encourages locals to open their homes and welcome culture fans to the region. The company…
Edinburgh Council seeks VAT rebate on visitor levy. They want funds back for local projects, not a “Treasury bonus.” Edinburgh City Council Seeks VAT Rebate on Visitor Levy Funds Edinburgh wants money back from the UK Treasury. This involves the city’s new visitor levy. The levy could bring in around £50 million each year. About…
Leaders respond to the closure of Colomendy, a youth education center with strong Liverpool ties, seeking future solutions. North Wales Leaders React to Colomendy Education Center Closure Colomendy, near Mold, shut down last month after seventy years of offering youth education. Kingswood Colomendy Ltd stopped trading, and its parent firm, Inspiring Learning Ltd, also closed.…
Gisborough Hall submits plans for a new spa, outdoor pool, and wellness area, aiming to boost tourism and create jobs. Gisborough Hall Unveils Spa and Outdoor Pool Plans for Expansion Gisborough Hall wants to build a new spa. Gisborough Hotels Limited submitted the application to Redcar and Cleveland Council. The plan includes a spa, huts,…
Port Lympne Hotel plans to convert a safari truck into lodging. Guests get tours. The park added 82000 overnight guests. Safari Truck Holiday Let Proposed at Kent Animal Park Reserve A Kent animal park wants to convert a safari truck. This park had over 80,000 overnight guests last year. Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve is…
Plans for horse-themed glamping pods near Penicuik are rejected due to visual impact on the landscape. Horse Glamping Plan Rejected for Hillside View Impact in Midlothian Someone wanted to build a glamping spot for horse fans in Midlothian. They envisioned five pods at Braidlaw Farm, near Penicuik, designed to resemble horse sheds. The owners hoped…