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***Uniquely Unspoilt - Issue 24 - December 2006***
Compiled by Emma Newlands - emma@uniquescotland.com
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***IN THIS MONTH'S UNIQUELY UNSPOILT***
~Introduction:
---> Welcome back
~Main Feature:
---> Hogmanay
~Guest Article:
---> Skiing
~Cottages Offers:
---> Readers' only offers
---> This month's special offer code
~Closing comments:
---> Forthcoming events
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***Introductory Comments***
Welcome to the December issue of Uniquely Unspoilt.
This issue's main article deals with a guide to the past, present and future of one of the most world-famous Scottish traditions - Hogmanay.
The guest article has comes courtesy of Snowsport Scotland, giving a guide to Scotland's five main skiing areas and the facilities that snowsports enthusiasts of all abilities can enjoy.
Please feel free to send in any comments as ever.
Emma
emma@uniquescotland.com
*** Main Feature ***
~~ Hogmanay ~~
From taking your neighbours a bottle of whisky after midnight to joining the world's biggest street party in Edinburgh, Scotland offers a wide range of ways to celebrate New Year.
Origins
There are various possibilities as to the origins of the word Hogmanay itself...Full article>>>
***Guest Article***
The guest article this month has been written by Lisa Fuchs of Snowsport Scotland.
The organisation is the national governing body for all snowsports that take place on snow and artificial slopes in Scotland, including snowboarding, alpine, freestyle and nordic skiing.
~~ Skiing in Scotland by Lisa Fuchs ~~
While skiing may not be the first activity that springs to mind as you plan your break in Scotland, it is definitely one that's worth considering, as the country boasts a thriving snowsports industry, with no less than five distinctive Scottish ski areas to choose from.
Scotland is not only perfect for snowsports beginners - with world-class instruction - but...Full article>>>
++ Readers Only Offers ++
Save 20 pounds on any bookings this month (except 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. Bookings are now also being taken for 2007.
* 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***
Scotland's events calendar gets off to a lively start in January 2007 with Celtic Connections. Taking place in 12 venues in Glasgow and now in its 14th year, it features artists from around the globe alongside the very best Scottish talent, from January 17th to February 7th.
Kirkaldy in Fife will be the scene for Anne Frank + You from January 8th to 28th 2007 which will include an exhibition of photographs by Anne's father, a powerful multimedia exhibition that promises to update Anne's voice for the 21st century, drama by Dundee Rep and culminates with the Dignity of Diversity candlelit procession, the main Scottish event to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 28th.
Till next issue,
Emma
emma@uniquescotland.com | 
