Father’s Day!

In the early 20th century to recognize the role fathers also play and to compliment Mother’s Day, Father’s Day was introduced.  Father’s Day was celebrated to reflect the paternal bonds gained between father and child and also to honour and commemorate our forefathers. Long before any modern observances, a young Babylonian named Elmesu wished his [...]

Trooping The Colour

In the 17th Century in the reign of Charles II, Trooping the Colour was first put into place and used as a focus point, so every soldier could recognise those colours, (the brightly – coloured flags of a battalion) visible above the smog and dust of his own regiment when in battle.  Every day soldiers [...]

Happy Birthday To Her Royal Majesty The Queen

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born on April 21st 1926. She married Prince Phillip; The Duke of Edinburgh on the 20Th November 1947 and in 2010 celebrated an amazing 63 years of marriage! It was on 6Th February 1952 that her father died and she was now to step up to the throne and become Queen [...]

Mothers Day!

Mothers Day falls on Sunday 3rd April and with just a month to go what better time than to start thinking about buying her that perfect present to show her how much she means to you. To help you find the best gift we have a range of mothers day weekend breaks available starting from [...]

Cairngorm Travel

Established in East Yorkshire in the mid 1970’s Cairngorm Travel is a family run company. Founded by Phillip Southcott he has now being joined by his three sons Richard, Drew and David who take on differing roles within the company. Cairngorm began with skiing holidays to Scotland and into Europe. Over the years the company [...]

BBC Sets Group Pricing For Time Lord Attraction

BBC Worldwide is offering separate pricing for schools, groups and tour operators for its new Doctor Who Experience, set to open in London on February 20th. Billed as an unmissable adventure, the attraction is a walk through experience that allows visitors to join the Doctor on a journey through time and space, encountering some of [...]

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