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Issue 12 - Scottish museums and Canoeing in Scotland

***April 2004***

Compiled by Emma Newlands - emma@uniquescotland.com

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

~Introduction:
--->  Newsletter changes

~Main Feature:
--->  Unusual Scottish museums

~Guest Article:
--->  Canoeing in Scotland

~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.

The next issue will be sent out in June as the newsletter is changing to once every two months rather than monthly ? the format will be the same though so feel free to carry on sending feedback and article suggestions in.

A request for information on canoeing led to our guest article this month from the Scottish Canoe Association on where to canoe around Scotland.

This month?s main article covers unusual Scottish museums to celebrate the fact that many of them reopen for the summer this month.

Emma
emma@uniquescotland.com

*** Main Feature ***

~~ Unusual Scottish museums ~~

While Scotland may have some famous museums in its largest cities, including the National Gallery of Scotland  in Edinburgh and the Burrell Collection in Glasgow, there are plenty of equally fascinating smaller museums all over rural Scotland offering a personal experience of a different way of life. Here is a selection of the most interesting ones to visit...Full article>>>

***Guest Article***

Our guest article this month has been written by Dave Rossetter of the Scottish Canoe Association.
Here he recommends the best places to canoe around Scotland, whether you?re looking for adventure or something a bit more relaxing.

The SCA was established in 1939 and is the recognised governing body of canoe sport and recreation in Scotland.  It currently represents 2250 individual members, plus 90 affiliate clubs and associate organisations, and is a founding member of the British Canoe Union.  There are believed to be more than 10,000 regular canoeists in the country.

~~ Canoeing in Scotland - by Dave Rossetter ~~

Scotland can offer a wide variety of canoeing and kayaking opportunities with awe-inspiring lochs and mountain scenery, tumbling rivers, inland waterways and canals and a marvellous coastline with a multitude of islands to explore.

Particularly suitable for families is the Canadian...Full article>>>

***Cottage Offers***

++ Readers Only Offers ++

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Giffin Castle Apartment, Glasgow (sleeps 2-4) - from £175 for 3 nights

The Beach House, Belhaven, Nr Dunbar, East Lothian (sleeps 2/3) - from £165 for 3 nights

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Plantation Foot, Nr Moffat, Dumfriesshire (sleeps 4) - from £175 for 3 nights

Glenburnie Lodge, Earlston, Berwickshire (sleeps 4/6) - from £195 for 3 nights

* 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***

Between now and the next newsletter in June is an excellent time of year to see Scotland, as everything?s coming to life and warming up again for the busy summer.

Have a great time if you?re planning a visit over the next couple of months.

Until June,

Emma
emma@uniquescotland.com

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