Uniquely Unspoilt - Issue 18 - April 2005

Compiled by Emma Newlands - emma@uniquescotland.com

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***IN THIS MONTH'S UNIQUELY UNSPOILT***

~Introduction:
---> Welcome back

~Main Feature:
---> Rosslyn Chapel

~Guest Article:
---> Perth Festival of the Arts

~Cottages Offers:
---> Readers' only offers
---> This month's special offer code

~Closing comments:
---> Next issue

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***Introductory Comments***

Welcome to the April issue of Uniquely Unspoilt.

Many of Scotland's attractions will now be re-opening after Easter, and everything will soon be gearing up for another busy summer.

This issue's main feature looks at an unusual and increasingly popular addition to Scotland's tourist attractions - Rosslyn Chapel near Edinburgh - which features prominently in best selling novel and forthcoming film The Da Vinci Code.

Our guest article concerns Perth Festival of the Arts which takes place from 19th - 29th May and offers a stunning world-class programme featuring an impressive line up of well known names as well as up and coming artists.

Please feel free to send in any comments as ever.

Emma
emma@uniquescotland.com

*** Main Feature ***

~~ Rosslyn Chapel ~~

"This building, I believe, may be pronounced unique, and I am confident it will be found curious, elaborate and singularly interesting, impossible to designate by any given or familiar term." When Britton wrote this entry on Rosslyn Chapel, situated seven miles outside Edinburgh, in his Architectural Antiquities of Britain in 1812, he would have little idea that many years later...Full article>>>

***Guest Article***

Our guest article this month has been written by Sandra Ralston of the Perth Festival of the Arts.

The event is now in its 34th year and is presenting its most ambitious programme to date with artists ranging from Dame Kiri Te Kanawa to Teenage Fanclub and Paul Merton.

Building on the success of the 2004 Festival, which included artists such as Lesley Garrett and The Stranglers, organisers are offering a programme which they hope will offer something for everyone.

~~ The Perth Festival of the Arts - by Sandra Ralston ~~

CLASSICAL MUSIC

The highlight of this year?s event will be the Bell Lawrie Festival Concert with Dame Kiri te Kanawa and The Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Other classical music concerts include The Russian State Symphony Orchestra, The King?s Consort, Artists in Residence The Schubert Ensemble and English Touring Opera who will present three operas. They will be ?Cosi fan Tutte?, ?Maria Stuarda? (Mary Queen of Scots) and The (Little) Magic Flute for Primary School children...Full article>>>

***Cottage Offers***

++ Readers Only Offers ++

* Last Minute Cottages (promotional code required - see below)

* Other Offers

Save 20 pounds on any bookings this month (except the readers only deals above and highest season bookings). All you need to do is quote the current issue's promotional code when booking a cottage through Unique Cottages or Ecosse Unique. Highest season dates are Christmas and New Year, May
24 - May 31 and Jun 21 - Aug 30.

* This Month's Promotional Code

This issues's code is only printed in the e-mail version of this newsletter. Please subscribe to become eligible for this offer.

***Closing Comments***

The events calendar is already getting busier in the run up to summer, with several events planned in the next couple of months - from traditional music showcases like the Shetland Folk Festival which takes place from 28th April - 1st May, to literary events like Burns an' a' That! - a celebration of Scotland's national poet which will be happening in Ayrshire from 20th - 29th May.

Till next issue,

Emma
emma@uniquescotland.com

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***Uniquely Unspoilt - Issue 18 - April 2005***

Uniquely Unspoilt - Issue 18 - April 2005