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Managers in two deals

Travel sector veteran Wilson leads Stewart buy-out

Duncan Wilson
Senior managers at Glasgow-based Stewart Travel have acquired the company from  AIM-quoted Minoan Group. Duncan Wilson (pictured), a travel industry veteran, led the deal just weeks after leaving Minoan andRead More

Basic accommodation

Premier Inn unveils Zip as no-frills hotel service

Zip by Premier Inn
Room for two: the new concept is stripped down to basics   Premier Inn has unveiled a no-frills brand for those seeking a basic hotel service. The company said thatRead More

Short breaks

Grand vacation among Perthshire’s woodland delights

Red Squirrel at Cluny House

The magic of Disney will have you spellbound

Magic Kingdom
Disney World’s Magic Kingdom proclaims itself to be the ‘most magical place on earth’. And it’s hard to disagree, says Paul Kiddie.

Travel

Rest and be thankful: Caledonian Sleeper review

Sleeper double bed

Tourism

Germany puts culture and lifestyle on the menu

City break

Barcelona an ideal family destination

Barcelona

Travel

How to cut the price of a week on the slopes

It’s not known for being the most budget friendly family holiday and ski-ing trips to Europe have just got a bit pricier because of the weak pound. Even so, familiesRead More

Travel

City break: Amsterdam

Amsterdam canal
Amsterdam is a bustling city of contrasts, a busy commercial hub wrapped around gabled 17th century streetscapes.

Borders break

A haven of peace is just so Stobo

Stobo Castle coffee area
There was a howling wind and the rain was making it hard to see the road ahead. Storm Barbara had swept in from the Atlantic and we felt like theRead More