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***Uniquely Unspoilt - Issue 25 - April 2006***
Compiled by Emma Newlands - emma@uniquescotland.com
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***IN THIS MONTH'S UNIQUELY UNSPOILT***
~Introduction:
---> Welcome back
~Main Feature:
---> Melrose
~Guest Article:
---> Scottish Racing
~Cottages Offers:
---> Readers' only offers
---> This month's special offer code
~Closing comments:
---> Forthcoming events
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***Introductory Comments***
Welcome to this issue of Uniquely Unspoilt.
This issue's main article looks at the Border town of Melrose, and what's on offer for everyone from sports fans to those looking to retrace the steps of Robert the Bruce or Sir Walter Scott.
The guest article has comes courtesy of Scottish Racing, and gives a guide to Scotland's racecourses, each of which offers a unique experience whether you are a seasoned racegoer or a first time visitor.
Please feel free to send in any comments as ever.
Emma
emma@uniquescotland.com
*** Main Feature ***
~~ Melrose ~~
Lying at the foot of the Eildon Hills, Melrose is a small town with a big range of attractions for visitors. With a selection of historic buildings, narrow streets and a market square, it usually makes for a fairly tranquil setting, but it will be a rather different story on Saturday April 14 this year when...Full article>>>
***Guest Article***
The guest article this month has been written by Jonathan Garratt of Scottish Racing.
Here he explains what to expect from attending a race - both on and off the racetrack.
~~ Racing Around Scotland by Jonathan Garratt ~~
There are five racecourses in Scotland and last year they attracted more visitors than ever before. More than just a sport, part of the reason for the increasing popularity of horseracing is the social nature of the events.
Nearly 100 fixtures are staged throughout the year, some on the flat and some over jumps. Each of the tracks in Scotland has a different atmosphere and they all stage a wide variety of...Full article>>>
***Cottage Offers***
++ Readers Only Offers ++
Save ₤35 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.
* 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 rural events calendar is already well underway in 2007, with the Beltane Fire Festival set to take place on April 30 on Edinburgh's Calton Hill.
Further north, the Shetland Folk Festival is the annual showcase of the best folk music from Shetland and around the world and runs from May 4-6.
Till next issue,
Emma
emma@uniquescotland.com | 
