Scottish tourism businesses thrive at GTBS Goldstar Awards</h1> <article> <h1>Scottish tourism businesses thrive at GTBS Goldstar Awards</h1> <p>Richard Hammond — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:30:56 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-description"> <div class="field-label">Description: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The winners of the annual green tourism awards have been announced, with 5 of the 8 winners based in Scotland.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>The winners of the annual green tourism awards have been announced, with 5 of the 8 winners based in Scotland.</p><p><span class="inline inline-center"><span class="caption"><strong>Goldstar winner Scottish Seabird Centre, which provides workshops to school children on conservation and environment, has installed a 4.5 KwH PVA, a 1.5KwH wind turbine and a solar hot water panel array.</strong></span></span>The Green Tourism Business Scheme Awards were presented this afternoon in Edinburgh to eight of the UK's most sustainability minded businesses working within the tourism industry.</p><p>According the organisers, the awards "honour those businesses and organisations that have done the most to promote sustainability within the industry by implementing cost-saving practices to help the environment, improve customer services and benefit the bottom line."</p><p>The winners, which include three businesses from England and five from Scotland, were chosen from over 2,400 green tourism companies assessed for their innovation, cost savings and green ambassadorship during 2011-2012.<br><br><span class="inline inline-right"><span class="caption" style="width: 298px;"><strong>Goldstar winner: Old Rectory Barn is a family-run historic house where guest enjoy home cooked meals with ingredients sourced from the walled kitchen garden.</strong></span></span>The winners are:</p><p>Best Activity Centre: <a href="http://www.glenmorelodge.org.uk/">Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Inverness-shire</a></p><p><a href="http://www.glenmorelodge.org.uk/"></a>Best B&B and Guest House: <a href="http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/accommodation/old-rectory-st-juliot-cornwall-england">The Old Rectory, Boscastle, Cornwall</a></p><div class="image-clear"></div><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-accommodation-ref"> <div class="field-label">Accommodation reference: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/iona-hostel-isle-iona-argyll-scotland">Iona Hostel, Isle of Iona, Argyll, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/mungos-den-isle-skye-scotland">Mungo's Den, Isle of Skye, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/treshnish-and-haunn-cottages-isle-mull-scotland">Treshnish & Haunn Cottages, Isle of Mull</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/easter-corrie-mill-and-steading-cairngorms-scotland">Easter Corrie Mill, Cairngorms, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/inshriach-yurt-inverness-shire-scotland">Inshriach Yurts, Inverness-shire, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/shenval-bb-cairngorm-and-central-highlands-scotland">Shenval B&B, Loch Ness, Highlands, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/dulaig-highland-scotland">The Dulaig, Highland, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/lovat-loch-ness-scotland">The Lovat, Loch Ness, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/rumblie-cairngorms-national-park-scotland">The Rumblie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/waterhouse-b-b-south-west-scotland">Waterhouse, South West Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/knoydart-house-knoydart-highlands-scotland-0">Knoydart House, Knoydart, Highlands, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/orkneycroftscom-orkney-scotland">Orkney Crofts, Orkney, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/handa-isle-lewis-scotland">Handa Self Catering, Isle of Lewis, Hebrides, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/arisaig-guest-house-perthshire-scotland">Arisaig Guest House, Perthshire, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/bluebell-croft-highlands-scotland">Bluebell Croft, Highlands, Scotland</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-advert-ref-2"> <div class="field-label">Select Ad to appear in the footer: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/trainline-footer">Trainline footer</a> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Wheatland Farm, Devon wins Visit England Sustainable Tourism Award</h1> <p>Richard Hammond — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:44 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-description"> <div class="field-label">Description: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Greentraveller member, Wheatland Farm, Devon, has won the Sustainability Gold Award in the VisitEngland Awards.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p><span class="inline inline-right"><a href="http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/accommodation/wheatland-farm-eco-lodges-and-cottage-devon-uk"></a><span class="caption" style="width: 298px;"><strong>The Beech lodge at Wheatland Farm, overlooking the wildlife meadow.</strong></span></span>Congratulations to Greentraveller member, <a href="http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/accommodation/wheatland-farm-eco-lodges-and-cottage-devon-uk">Wheatland Farm, Devon</a>, which last night won the Sustainable Tourism Gold Award in the nationwide Visit England Awards.</p><p>Wheatland Farm, which has three secluded self-catering wooden lodges overlooking a Devon wildlife meadow, are let by owners Maggie Watson and Ian Ripper who manage their 21 acres for wildlife, including dormice, barn owls and even British orchids, including Popehouse Moor, a 7-acre Site of Special Scientific Interest.</p><p>The farm is a member of Greentraveller, and has been awarded gold from both the Green Tourism Business Scheme and the Devon Wildlife Trust.</p><p>The farm is powered by 100% renewable energy (thanks to a wind turbine and green grid backup), food waste biodigesters and extensive recycling of glass, metals, plastics, cardboard and waxed cartons. A full year of monitoring confirmed that guests have helped the Farm keep close to 80% of waste out of landfill. To minimise draw on water resources, they have enough water butts for all outside needs including watering the gardens. Also, basins have restricted flows and toilets have reduced flushes. Water usage is monitored and highly biodegradable cleaning products are used.</p><p>According to Visit England, Wheatland Farm "combines tourism and sustainability to create a low carbon business that enhances Devon’s environment.</p><p>"Staying at Wheatland Farm actively finances conservation work and educates guests, who see their consumer power in action".</p><div class="image-clear"></div><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-accommodation-ref"> <div class="field-label">Accommodation reference: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/combe-house-hotel-devon-england">Combe House Hotel, Devon, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/hedgehog-corner-bb-devon-england">Hedgehog Corner, Devon, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/lifton-hall-hotel-devon-england">Lifton Hall Hotel, Devon, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/little-owl-knowstone-devon">Little Owl, Knowstone, Devon, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/millbroook-cottages-devon-england">Millbrook Cottages, North Devon, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/west-hollowcombe-cottages-exmoor-national-park">West Hollowcombe Cottages, Exmoor, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/wheatland-farm-eco-lodges-and-cottage-devon-uk">Wheatland Farm Eco Lodges and Cottage, Devon, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/beechenhill-farm-peak-district-united-kingdom">Beechenhill Farm, Peak District, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/wheeldon-trees-farm-holiday-cottages-peak-district">Wheeldon Trees Farm Holiday Cottages, Peak District</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-advert-ref-2"> <div class="field-label">Select Ad to appear in the footer: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/trainline-footer">Trainline footer</a> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Press release: Greentraveller’s Guide to Holidays in the North Pennines</h1> <p>Richard Hammond — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:47:03 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-description"> <div class="field-label">Description: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>In celebration of Green Tourism Week, here's our press release announcing the launch of our guide to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p><span class="inline inline-right"></span>We've teamed up with the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership to publish an online guide to show residents and visitors how to make the most of the region in a way that has a low impact on the environment and a positive impact on the local economy.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/green-holidays-north-pennines">Greentraveller’s Guide to the North Pennines</a></strong> features over 50 recommendations for where to stay, eat and what to do in the region, from the open heather moorland, vibrant hay meadows to the dramatic dales and traditional villages. It includes an interactive map of the featured businesses, a high-definition video celebrating the unique landscape, upcoming events, and in-depth information on how visitors can reduce their environmental impact by travelling to and around the area by public transport and by walking or cycling more.</p> <p><span class="inline inline-center"><span class="caption"><strong>Walkers enjoying the stunning scenery at High Cup Nick in the North Pennines. Photo: NPAP/Shane Harris</strong></span></span>Greentraveller’s team of professional travel writers has picked out some of the top places to stay, from renovated farmhouses, award-winning B&Bs and cosy cottages that have been certified by the <a href="http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/green-tourism-business-scheme">Green Tourism Business Scheme</a> – a national award for green tourism businesses. The Guide also features some of the best spots to find local produce, as well as family days out at gardens and museums, and a range of outdoor activities including cycling on 18th century packhorse trails, canoeing, boating and sailing at the Talkin Tarn Country Park, fantastic birdwatching, and species-rich hay meadows.</p><div class="image-clear"></div><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-holiday-ref"> <div class="field-label">Holiday reference: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/english-lake-district-and-hadrians-wall">3 Day Tour of Lake District & Hadrian's Wall, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/bassenthwaite-balsam-bash-cumbria-england">Bassenthwaite Balsam Bash, Cumbria, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/fsc-bushcraft-families-blencathra-field-centre">Bushcraft for Families in the Lake District</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/fsc-family-adventures-lake-district">Family Adventures in the Lake District, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/fsc-go-wild-lake-district">Family Fun in the Wild Lake District, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/woodland-lakes-woodland-mgmt-cumbria-england">Help manage woodland in the Lakes, Cumbria, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/retreat-rydal-hall-variety-cumbria-england">Retreat to Rydal Hall, Cumbria, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/windermere-way">Self-Guided Walk along Windermere Way, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/swallows-amazons-adv-habitat-mgmt-cumbria-england">Swallows & Amazons: Help manage tree habitat in Cumbria</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/isle-skye-edinburgh-lake-district-7-day-tour">7 Day Tour to Isle of Skye, Edinburgh & Lake District</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/classic-road-cycling-weekend-northumberland">Classic road cycling weekend in Northumberland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/hadrians-cycleway">Cycling Hadrian's Cycleway, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/hadrians-cycleway-northumberland">Hadrian's Cycleway in Northumberland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/unearthing-roman-britain-archaeological-holiday-uk">Unearthing Roman Britain, Northumberland, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/hadrians-wall-path">Walking Hadrian's Wall Path, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/footsteps-saints">Walking on Holy Island and the Northumberland Coast</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-advert-ref-2"> <div class="field-label">Select Ad to appear in the footer: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/trainline-footer">Trainline footer</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-holiday-title"> <div class="field-label">Holidays title override: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Holidays in the North of England </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Review of The Dulaig, Highlands, Scotland</h1> <p>Florence — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:01:55 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-description"> <div class="field-label">Description: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Simon Wilson heads up to the Highlands and samples local smoked trout, super-comfy beds, and perfect hospitality at The Dulaig B&B in Grantown-on-Spey.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Simon Wilson visits The Dulaig, a luxurious but friendly B&B in Grantown-on-Spey, near Cairngorm.</p><p><strong class="offer" style="font-weight: bold;">>></strong> For contact details and to check availability, see our full listing of: <a href="http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/accommodation/dulaig-highland-scotland" target="_blank">The Dulaig</a></p><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-holiday-ref"> <div class="field-label">Holiday reference: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/sea-kayaking-arisaig-scotland">Sea Kayaking: The Sound of Arisaig, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/content/walking-strathspey-cairngorms-scotland">Self-Guided Walking: Strathspey and the Cairngorms, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/walking-cairngorms-speyside-scotland">Self-Guided Walking: the Cairngorms and Speyside, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/speyside-way-walking-holiday">Speyside Way Walking Holiday, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/speyside-whisky-trail-3-day-tour">Speyside Whisky Trail 3 Day Tour</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/volunteering-holiday-scotland">Volunteering Holiday in Scotland</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-accommodation-ref"> <div class="field-label">Accommodation reference: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/easter-corrie-mill-and-steading-cairngorms-scotland">Easter Corrie Mill, Cairngorms, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/evergreen-south-loch-ness-highlands-scotland">Evergreen, Loch Ness, Highlands, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/inshriach-yurt-inverness-shire-scotland">Inshriach Yurts, Inverness-shire, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/lodges-mains-highlands-scotland">Lodges at the Mains, Highlands, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/ness-bank-guest-house-inverness-highlands">Ness Bank Guest House, Inverness, Highlands </a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/shenval-bb-cairngorm-and-central-highlands-scotland">Shenval B&B, Loch Ness, Highlands, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/silver-birch-lodge-inverness-shire-scotland">Silver Birch Lodge, Inverness-Shire, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/dulaig-highland-scotland">The Dulaig, Highland, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/lovat-loch-ness-scotland">The Lovat, Loch Ness, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/rumblie-cairngorms-national-park-scotland">The Rumblie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/orchard-paddock-yurt-stirling-scotland">Trossachs Yurts, Stirling, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/dundream-south-west-scotland">Dundream, Stranraer, South West Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/roulotte-retreat-scottish-borders-scotland">Roulotte Retreat, Scottish Borders, Scotland </a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/aurora-bed-and-breakfast-north-west-highlands-scotland">Aurora Bed & Breakfast, NW Highlands, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/huntingtower-lodge-scottish-highlands-scotland-uk">Huntingtower Lodge, Scottish Highlands, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/bluebell-croft-highlands-scotland">Bluebell Croft, Highlands, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/kinlochlaich-house-west-highlands-scotland">Kinlochlaich House, West Highlands, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/ballantrae-holiday-cottages-south-ayrshire-scotland">Ballantrae Holiday Cottages, South Ayrshire, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/craibstone-estate-aberdeen-scotland">Craibstone Estate, Aberdeen, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/stunning-room-central-edinburgh-scotland">Homestay in central Edinburgh, Scotland</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-advert-ref-2"> <div class="field-label">Select Ad to appear in the footer: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/trainline-footer">Trainline footer</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-holiday-title"> <div class="field-label">Holidays title override: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Green holidays in Scotland </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Greentraveller Guide to Interlaken, Switzerland</h1> <p>Richard Hammond — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:09:49 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-description"> <div class="field-label">Description: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Our guide to Interlaken, an alpine town at the foot of the Bernese Oberland mountain range and sandwiched between lakes Brienz and Thun, and a wonderful base for exploring the region</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Interlaken is nestled between the alpine lakes Brienz and Thun, and overlooked by the mighty Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. It was originally known as Aarmühle until the name officially changed in 1891. At the foot of the Bernese Oberland mountain range it's a great base for exploring the region - it is now the starting point for the Jungfrau Marathon, which climbs to 5,960 feet, and is a great place to go for watersports on the lakes or hiking and cycling to the impressive waterfalls in the surrounding moutains.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><span class="inline inline-center"><span class="caption"><strong>The view of Interlaken's Lake Brienz from Geissbach Falls Grand Hotel. Photo: Greentraveller</strong></span></span> Here is our green guide to Interlaken based on my recent trip to the region as part of our <a href="http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/blog/interrail-adventure-europe" style="text-align: center;">SprInterRail Sporting Adventure</a><span style="text-align: center;"> around Europe with RailEurope, plus a selection of the many tips that have been sent in by readers via our twitter account: </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/greentraveller" style="text-align: center;">@greentraveller</a><span style="text-align: center;"> and via the </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/greentraveller" style="text-align: center;">greentraveller facebook page</a><span style="text-align: center;">.</span> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong class="offer" style="font-weight: bold;">>></strong> See also our Video Guide to Interlaken:</p><div class="image-clear"></div><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-holiday-ref"> <div 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Chamonix to Zermatt</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/secret-goms-valley-walk-switzerland">Secret Goms Valley Walk, Switzerland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/glacier-express-scenic-switzerland-first-class-rail">The Glacier Express & Scenic Switzerland by First Class Rail</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/glacier-express-swiss">The Glacier Express, Switzerland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/shadow-matterhorn">The Shadow of the Matterhorn, Switzerland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/tour-de-monte-rosa-trek">Tour de Monte Rosa Trek</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/jungfrau">Train holiday to the Jungfrau, Swiss Alps</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/classic-glacier-express-brig-chur">Travel on the Classic Glacier Express train (Brig-Chur)</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/glacier-express-st-moritz-hotel-monopol-2010">Travel on the Glacier Express to St Moritz</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/jungfrau-express">Travel on the Jungfrau Express train</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/walking-wild-flowers-engadine-switzerland">Walking & Wild Flowers in the Engadine, Switzerland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/content/walking-around-lake-lucerne-switzerland">Walking around Lake Lucerne, Switzerland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/walking-davos-switzerland">Walking in Davos, Switzerland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/walking-gstaad-switzerland">Walking in Gstaad, Switzerland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/walking-jura-alps-switzerland">Walking in the Jura Alps, Switzerland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/content/walking-high-route-switzerland">Walking the 'High Route', Switzerland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/walking-bernese-oberland-switzerland">Walking the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/content/walking-vaudoise-alps-france">Walking the Vaudoise Alps, Switzerland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/walking-through-villages-engadine-switzerland">Walking through the villages of the Engadine, Switzerland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/content/walking-matterhorn-switzerland">Walking to the Matterhorn, Switzerland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/wild-flowers-walks-bernese-oberland">Wild Flowers & Walks in The Bernese Oberland, Switzerland</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-advert-ref-2"> <div class="field-label">Select Ad to appear in the footer: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/raileurope-train-switzerland">RailEurope train to Switzerland</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-holiday-title"> <div class="field-label">Holidays title override: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Holidays in Switzerland reachable by train </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Introducing: Wilderness Guide Training Programme, Scotland</h1> <p>Richard Hammond — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:34:25 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-description"> <div class="field-label">Description: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Adventure tour operator Wilderness Scotland has introduced a new Wilderness Guide Training Programme (WGTP), which it says is the first of its kind in the UK.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>The adventure tour operator Wilderness Scotland has introduced a new Wilderness Guide Training Programme (WGTP), which it says is the first of its kind in the UK.</p><p><span class="inline inline-center"></span>The programme will be run in partnership with Wild Scotland, the Scottish Wildlife and Adventure Tourism Association – a not-for-profit organisation. The company says "Growing numbers of consumers want to experience wilderness regions and this programme will offer professional outdoor guides best practice training on increasingly important issues. These issues include sustainable tourism, leave no trace awareness and nature conservation, as well as Scottish geology and astronomy.</p><p>"The core benefit of the programme is ultimately that customers have a much more immersive experience as guides are better equipped to interpret the stunning landscapes and diverse cultures they work in."</p><p>Complementing existing technical skills development and coaching qualifications, the WGTP will offer structured and coherent training for professional outdoor guides in the softer skills needed to become a more rounded guide and ensure that customers have a truly memorable experience.</p><p><span class="inline inline-right"></span>Run on an attendance basis, this unique 12-day modular course, spread over three residential blocks, will aim to provide both knowledge and practical skills. There is flexibility for guides to do the courses in any order, and to spread the blocks across two seasons, beginning in April, May or December this year. On completion of the course, guides will receive a WGTP certificate.</p><div class="image-clear"></div><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-holiday-ref"> <div class="field-label">Holiday reference: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/whales-and-dolphins-hebrides">Whales and Dolphins of the Hebrides, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/family-adventure-ultimate-scottish-highlands">Family Adventure: Ultimate Scottish Highlands</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/marine-wildlife-weeks">Marine Wildlife & DiscoveryWeek - Moray Firth, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/content/open-canoeing-river-spey-descent-scotland">Open Canoeing: River Spey Descent, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/sea-kayaking-arisaig-scotland">Sea Kayaking: The Sound of Arisaig, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/speyside-way-walking-holiday">Speyside Way Walking Holiday, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/winter-walking-cairngorms-national-park">Winter Walking: Cairngorms National Park, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/great-glen-way-walking-holiday">Great Glen Way Walking Holiday, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/orkney">The Natural History of the Orkney Islands, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/outer-hebridean-hike">Outer Hebridean Hike, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/west-highland-way-walking-holiday">West Highland Way Walking Holiday, Scotland</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-advert-ref-2"> <div class="field-label">Select Ad to appear in the footer: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/trainline-footer">Trainline footer</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-holiday-title"> <div class="field-label">Holidays title override: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Holidays in Scotland </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>See Scotland by Train exhibition</h1> <p>Florence — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:23:02 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-description"> <div class="field-label">Description: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland - See Scotland by Train - displays a colourful collection of vintage train posters, tracking the development of train travel since 1890</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Jools Stone visits The National Museum of Scotland's new exhibition<a href="http://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/national_museum/exhibitions/see_scotland_by_train.aspx" target="_blank"></a> 'See Scotland by Train, which pays tribute to an age when rail travel within Britain was taking off as a glamorous, aspirational pursuit - and when the heyday of poster art was really coming into its own.</p><p><span class="inline inline-left"><span class="caption" style="width: 242px;"><strong>1928 Forth Rail Bridge (c) NRM Pictorial Collection - Science and Society Picture Library</strong></span></span>The exhibition displays some 40 posters, most of which get their first public airing, from 1895 right up to 2011. Th first thing that strikes you is that they're in markedly pristine condition. They're also very well displayed. The museum curators have sensibly opted for a simple 'gallery style hanging' in a well lit room, with minimal labelling, so that the interpretation doesn't get in the way of the artworks themselves.</p><p>To describe these posters as 'artworks' might seem a little pompous from our modern day perspective, but in fact it's entirely appropriate. The jewels in the crown, such as the posters of Terrence Cuneo's Scotland for your Holidays and Henry Gawthorn's picture of the Forth Bridge, are displayed alongside their original oil paintings. After the railway companies merged to create the 'big four' in the 1923, the train companies sought out the most respected artists of the time. Cuneo was one of these. He went to extraordinary lengths to capture the Forth Bridge, camping out on the bridge in all weathers to sketch the scene which he later painted. The vivid colours and textures bring home the care and pride with which the artists set about their commissions, as do the prominent signatures found in most of these works.</p><div class="image-clear"></div><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-holiday-ref"> <div class="field-label">Holiday reference: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/ben-nevis-trek">Ben Nevis Trek, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/family-marine-wildlife-week-isle-mull">Family Marine Wildlife Week - Isle of Mull</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/sea-kayaking-skye-rona-raasay-scotland">Sea Kayaking: Skye, Rona & Raasay, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/content/walking-arisaig-and-small-isles-scotland">Self-Guided Walking: Arisaig and Small Isles, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/sea-kayaking-west-coast-scotland">The Scottish Sea Kayak Trail South: The Whisky Coast</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/edinburgh-highlands-and-islands-2010">Train holiday to Edinburgh and Highlands & Islands</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/west-highland-way-walking-holiday">West Highland Way Walking Holiday, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/wilderness-walking-applecross-and-ardnamurchan-scotland">Wilderness Walking in Applecross and Ardnamurchan, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/scotlands-mammals">Wildlife Watching Trip to See Scotland's Mammals</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/scottish-coast-coast-mountain-biking-holiday">Coast to Coast Mountain Biking Holiday, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/st-cuthberts-way">Self-Guided Walking St Cuthbert's Way, Scotland</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-accommodation-ref"> <div class="field-label">Accommodation reference: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/loch-monzievaird-self-catering-lodges-perthshire-scotland">Loch Monzievaird Lodges, Perthshire, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/lochhouses-east-lothian-scotland">Lochhouses Safari Tents, East Lothian, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/bluebell-croft-highlands-scotland">Bluebell Croft, Highlands, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/kinlochlaich-house-west-highlands-scotland">Kinlochlaich House, West Highlands, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/ballantrae-holiday-cottages-south-ayrshire-scotland">Ballantrae Holiday Cottages, South Ayrshire, Scotland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/stunning-room-central-edinburgh-scotland">Homestay in central Edinburgh, Scotland</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-advert-ref-2"> <div class="field-label">Select Ad to appear in the footer: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/raileurope-interrail">Raileurope Interrail</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-holiday-title"> <div class="field-label">Holidays title override: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Holidays in Scotland </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Greentraveller Guide to Lake Garda</h1> <p>Richard Hammond — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:56:57 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-description"> <div class="field-label">Description: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Our guide to Lake Garda - Italy's biggest lake - and the surrounding region. This is northern Italy's activity holiday mecca; there's masses to do, from watersports to hiking</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Lake Garda (Lago di Garda), in Northern Italy, is the largest lake in Italy and a mecca for activity holidays. It's about half-way between Milan and Venice, is surrounded by mountains, often snow-capped, and, thanks to its micro-climate, it is internationally known for its production of olive oil and wine. Popular towns included Bardolino, Malcesine and Brenzone on the eastern shore and Limone, Tremosine, Gargnano and Salò, to the west. Desenzano, Sirmione, Peschiera lie towards the south of the lake and are the most accessible by train from Verona.</p><p><strong><span class="inline inline-center"><span class="caption"><strong>The lakes and mountains of Italy's Lake Garda region. Photo: Greentraveller</strong></span></span></strong><span style="text-align: center;">Here is our green guide to Lake Garda based on my recent trip to the region as part of our </span><a href="http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/blog/interrail-adventure-europe" style="text-align: center;">SprInterRail Sporting Adventure</a><span style="text-align: center;"> around Europe with RailEurope, plus a selection of the many tips that have been sent in by readers via our twitter account: </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/greentraveller" style="text-align: center;">@greentraveller</a><span style="text-align: center;"> and via the </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/greentraveller" style="text-align: center;">greentraveller facebook page</a><span style="text-align: center;">.</span> </p><p><span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span class="offer">>></span> See also our Video Guide to Lake Garda:</span></p><div class="image-clear"></div><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-holiday-ref"> <div class="field-label">Holiday reference: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/sorrento-and-amalfi-coast-2010">Travel by train to Sorrento and along the Amalfi Coast</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/content/walking-amalfi-coast-italy">Walking the Amalfi Coast, Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/walking-cinque-terre-italy">Walking in Cinque Terre, Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/jewels-cinque-terre-portovenere-self-guilded">Walking the Jewels of the Cinque Terre & Portovenere</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/cycling-dolomites-italy">Cycling in the Dolomites, Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/dolomites-ferrata">Dolomites Via Ferrata</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/ferrata-dolomites">Via Ferrata in the Dolomites, Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/classic-dolomites">Visit the classic Dolomites on foot, Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/stresa-and-lake-maggiore-2010">Escorted rail holiday to Stresa and Lake Maggiore</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/italian-high-level-trekking">Italian High Level Trekking</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/la-claudia-cycling-holiday-austria-italy">La Via Claudia cycling holiday, Austria & Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/national-parks-and-salaria-cycling-across-italy">Cycling across national Parks and Via Salaria, Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/mountain-biking-around-lake-garda-italy">Mountain biking around Lake Garda, Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/shores-lake-garda-2010">Verona, Venice and Desenzano by rail</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/gran-paradiso-summits-trek-italian-alps">Gran Paradiso Summits - Trek in the Italian Alps</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/gastronomic-barolo-cycling-italy">Gastronomic Barolo Cycling, Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/vineyards-barolo-walk-italy">Vineyards of Barolo Walk, Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/puglia-cycle-heel-italy">Cycling the Heel of Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/amalfi-coast-more">Amalfi Coast & more</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/content/la-dolce-vita-rome-venice">La Dolce Vita: from Rome to Venice</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/umbrian-escapade-venice-rome">Umbrian escapade: from Venice to Rome</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/spectacular-sardinia">Spectacular Sardinia 7-day Walking Holiday</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/walking-holiday-la-costa-verde-sardinia">Walking holiday in La Costa Verde, Sardinia</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/gastronomic-tour-eastern-sicily">A Gastronomic Tour of Eastern Sicily</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/colours-tuscany">8-Day Colours Of Tuscany Walking Holiday</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/day-tour-artisans-oltrarno-florence">Day Tour: Artisans of the Oltrarno, Florence, Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/florence-siena-lucca">Florence, Siena & Lucca via the Alps by Train</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/italian-riviera-2011">Travel by train along the Italian Riviera</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/content/walking-holiday-tuscany-and-siena-italy">Walking holiday in Tuscany and Siena, Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/walking-tuscany-italy">Walking in Tuscany, Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/hill-towns-tuscany">Walking the Hill Towns Of Tuscany, Italy</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/lake-garda-alps">Lake Garda via the Alps by Train</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-advert-ref-2"> <div class="field-label">Select Ad to appear in the footer: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/raileurope-train-italy">RailEurope train to Italy</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-holiday-title"> <div class="field-label">Holidays title override: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Holidays in Italy </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Event Announcement: Canal 200 Charity Cycle Ride, Wales</h1> <p>Tom Watts — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:19:05 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-description"> <div class="field-label">Description: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>A rare chance to keep fit and raise money at the same time - this charity cycle ride in Wales stretches all the way from Newport to the Brecon Beacons National Park.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>One of Wales' top family-friendly cycle paths, which stretches all the way from the Brecon Beacons National Park to the coast, is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year.</p><p>To celebrate, cyclists are being invited to enter the <strong>Canal 200 Charity Cycle Ride</strong> on Saturday 19th May and raise money for the Brecon Mountain Rescue Service fund.</p><p><span class="inline inline-center"><span class="caption"><strong>The route is one of the easiest and flattest ways to get from the coast to the Brecon Beacons</strong></span></span></p> <p>Starting in the City of Newport, the trail is around 42 miles in length and follows the scenic Monmouth and Brecon Canal to Brecon’s Canal Basin. Organisers Green Dragon Events are requesting sponsorship to enter, with all money raised going to the Brecon Mountain Rescue Service fund. As one of the flattest and accessible routes leading into the National Park, he trail is suitable for all members of the family, with shorter routes from the popular stopping points of Gilwern and Talybont-on-Usk.</p><p>Serious cyclists can pedal the whole 42 miles from Newport, or 18 miles from Gilwern (both £25 sponsorship per person), or join the shorter 7-mile family ride from Talybont-on-Usk (£10 sponsorship per person). There will be plenty to do and see along the way, with a pit-stop for a ‘bun, beer and banana’ at The Coach & Horses in Llangynidr, as well as a BBQ at Brecon Canal Basin when the ride is over. There will also be some quality surprise spot prizes for cyclists donated by Cycle-Tec.</p><p><strong class="offer" style="font-weight: bold;">>></strong> For further details and sponsor forms visit <a href="http://www.greendragonactivities.co.uk/"><strong>www.greendragonactivities.co.uk</strong></a> or call 01591 610508.</p><div class="image-clear"></div><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-holiday-ref"> <div class="field-label">Holiday reference: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/black-mountains-triangle-3-day-self-guided-biking-vacation">Black Mountains Triangle 3-Day Self-Guided Cycling Holiday</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/content/mountain-bike-weekend-brecon-beacons-wales">Mountain Bike Weekend in Brecon Beacons, Wales</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/lon-cambria-4-day-self-guided-biking-vacation">Lôn Cambria 4-Day Self-Guided Cycling Holiday</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/best-mid-wales-self-guided-biking-vacation">The Best of Mid Wales Self-Guided Cycling Holiday</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/wye-valley-meander-south-2-day-self-guided-biking-vacation">Wye Valley Meander South 2-Day Self-Guided Cycling Holiday</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/celtic-trail-10-day-self-guided-biking-vacation">Celtic Trail 10-Day Self-Guided Cycling Holiday</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/celtic-trail-west-5-day-self-guided-biking-vacation">Celtic Trail West 5-Day Self-guided Cycling Holiday</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-accommodation-ref"> <div class="field-label">Accommodation reference: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/llanilid-holiday-cottages-brecon-beacons-wales-uk-0">Llanilid Holiday Cottages, Brecon Beacons, Wales</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/llansantffraed-court-hotel-monmouthshire-wales">Llansantffraed Court Hotel, Monmouthshire, Wales</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/merryfields-barn-crickhowell-brecon-beacons-wales">Merryfields Barn, Crickhowell, Brecon Beacons, Wales</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/old-rectory-barn-brecon-beacons-wales">Old Rectory Barn, Brecon Beacons, Wales</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-advert-ref-2"> <div class="field-label">Select Ad to appear in the footer: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/trainline-footer">Trainline footer</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-holiday-title"> <div class="field-label">Holidays title override: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> More cycling holidays in Wales </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Greentraveller's Guide to Holidays in the North Pennines AONB</h1> <p>Tom Watts — Tue, 01 May 2012 08:25:57 +0000</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-description"> <div class="field-label">Description: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>In celebration of beautiful, natural areas in the UK, we've published a Greentraveller Guide to the North Pennines - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>As part of our celebration of the best natural spaces in the UK, we've published our <a href="http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/green-holidays-north-pennines" target="_blank">Greentraveller Guide to Holidays in the North Pennines</a> featuring all the top green (and gorgeous!) places to stay, the best restaurants and cafés serving local produce, as well as a whole range of outdoor activities and attractions - from Highforce, England's largest waterfall, and the magnificent Raby Castle, to the best spots for spotting local wildlife and enjoying the unique landscapes. We've also provided plenty of info on how to travel to and around the North Pennines by public transport.</p><p>Less Carbon, More Fun!</p><p><span class="inline inline-center"><span class="caption"><strong>Species-rich hay meadow in Weardale. © R. Barrett/NPAP</strong></span></span></p><p>Here's a taste of what you'll find in our latest destination guide:</p><p><strong>Where to stay</strong></p><p><strong><span class="inline inline-right"><span class="caption" style="width: 298px;"><strong>The Greenwich Room at Langley Castle Hotel</strong></span></span>Langley Castle Hotel</strong>: Undoubtedly one of the AONB's most luxurious retreats, this 14th century castle is nestled comfortably in the Northumbrian valley of the South Tyne, set in its own ten-acre woodland estate, and boasts 27 guest rooms, saunas and bath spas. The castle has also been awarded Silver by the GTBS.<br><strong class="offer" style="font-weight: bold;">>></strong> <a href="http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/north-pennines-hotels-hostels" target="_blank">Hotels & Hostels in the North Pennines</a> </p><div class="image-clear"></div><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-holiday-ref"> <div class="field-label">Holiday reference: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/bassenthwaite-balsam-bash-cumbria-england">Bassenthwaite Balsam Bash, Cumbria, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/retreat-rydal-hall-variety-cumbria-england">Retreat to Rydal Hall, Cumbria, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/windermere-way">Self-Guided Walk along Windermere Way, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/swallows-amazons-adv-habitat-mgmt-cumbria-england">Swallows & Amazons: Help manage tree habitat in Cumbria</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/unearthing-roman-britain-archaeological-holiday-uk">Unearthing Roman Britain, Northumberland, England</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-accommodation-ref"> <div class="field-label">Accommodation reference: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/corner-eden">A Corner of Eden, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/angel-barn-cumbria-england">Angel Barn, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/howbeck-lodge-feather-down-farm-lake-district">Howbeck Lodge, Feather Down Farm, Lake District</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/lawson-park-farm-cumbria-england">Lawson Park Farm, Cumbria, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/low-luckens-organic-resource-centre-cumbria-england-1">Low Luckens Organic Resource Centre, Cumbria, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/low-parkamoor-cumbria-uk">Low Parkamoor, Cumbria, UK</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/sanctuary-barn-cumbria-england">Sanctuary Barn, Cumbria, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/lodge-cumbria-england">The Lodge, Penrith, Cumbria, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/summerhouse-northern-pennines">The Summerhouse, Northern Pennines, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/willowford-farm-bb-cumbria-uk">Willowford Farm B&B, Cumbria, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/battlesteads-country-inn-and-restaurant-northumberland-uk">Battlesteads Hotel and Restaurant, Northumberland</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/grindon-farm-northumberland-uk">Grindon Farm, Northumberland, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/hunting-hall-beal-northumberland">Hunting Hall, Beal, Northumberland, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/old-church-cottages-northumberland-england">Old Church Cottages, Northumberland, England.</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/southlands-farm-cottages-northumberland-england">Southlands Farm Cottages, Northumberland, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/st-cuthberts-house-northumberland-coast-england">St Cuthbert's House, Northumberland Coast, UK</a> </div> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/accommodation/hytte-hexham-northmberland-england">The Hytte, Northumberland, England</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/accommodation/wild-northumbrian-tipis-and-yurts-2">Wild Northumbrian Tipis and Yurts, Hexham, England</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-blog-advert-ref-2"> <div class="field-label">Select Ad to appear in the footer: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/trainline-footer">Trainline footer</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-blog-holiday-title"> <div class="field-label">Holidays title override: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Holidays in the North of England </div> </div> </div> </article> </main></body></html>