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Scotland Tourism received a warning that they may miss out on the opportunities knocking on its door in the form of sports extravaganzas like the London Olympics, Glasgow Commonwealth Games, and the Ryder's Cup to name a few. This was conveyed by VisitScotland Chairman, Mike Cantley who cautioned
Scotland Tourism industry to not let this golden opportunity slip by. He warned that the face of Scotland Tourism could change over the next three years only if the opportunities provided by the sports and cultural events were exploited to the fullest.
Cantley's appeal went out to all the units in Scotland tourism industry, from the smallest B&B to the largest resort and hotel, to capitalise on the much awaited events, like the Disney film, Brave, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012 and the Ryder's Cup in 2014.

© brizzle born and bred

My colleague was planning a trip to Glasgow and looked in the Glasgow classifieds for a place to stay. She was really happy with what she found…and I was even happier with what she found for me while she was there. She had gone for a family matter and while talking with the person from whom she had rented her temporary lodging, that person happened to suggest doing some research about her family history. She used various sources and is now off to good start. Amazingly, by sheer coincidence, she also found out something about my family. As much as our lives seem random, sometimes there are events that are really uncanny. I mean if she hadn't rented from that particular person, she may not have gotten the idea to start looking up her family, and thereby stumble onto something about my own! Needless to say, we were both really happy she had turned to the classifieds!

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A grand golf vacation which includes travel in Scotland is a dream for many golf lovers. When you get down to planning such a trip, the logistics can get a bit complicated, but there are some basics that can make it easier.

The first thing to know is that you shouldn't try and see all of the country in one trip, unless its a very long trip. While Scotland may look small on the map, it's roadways are seldom straight lines, especially around the lochs and coastline. Fuel costs are more expensive than in the US, and you don't want to spend most of your vacation in a car anyway. Instead, you should build an itinerary that makes sense and keeps you out of the car. Some of the richer regions for golf are Fife and East Lothian, or you can stay in Ayrshire for a few days to play the Prestwick Golf Club, Royal Troon Golf Club and Turnberry Resort.