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***Uniquely Unspoilt - Issue 23 - August 2006***
Compiled by Emma Newlands - emma@uniquescotland.com
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***IN THIS MONTH'S UNIQUELY UNSPOILT***
~Introduction:
---> Welcome back
~Main Feature:
---> Going Back to Your Roots
~Guest Article:
---> Trekking and Riding
~Cottages Offers:
---> Readers' only offers
---> This month's special offer code
~Closing comments:
---> Forthcoming events
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***Introductory Comments***
Welcome to the August issue of Uniquely Unspoilt.
This issue's main article deals with the issue of tracing your ancestors and how the advent of the internet has made tracing your family history a much faster and simpler process.
The guest article has been written by the Trekking and Riding Society of Scotland and provides an insight on a great way to see the Scottish countryside - on horseback.
Please feel free to send in any comments as ever.
Emma
emma@uniquescotland.com
*** Main Feature ***
~~ Going Back to Your Roots ~~
There are 28 million people of Scottish descent worldwide, more and more of whom are tracing their family history using the vast range of increasingly accessible resources. So how can you find out more about your ancestors - and discover once and for all if you're a distant relative of Robert the Bruce or Rob Roy?
How to get started
Internet searches are an excellent place to start...Full article>>>
***Guest Article***
Our guest article this month has been written by Ian Sutherland, chairman of the Trekking and Riding Society of Scotland (TRSS), who explains how horse riding and pony trekking is a great way to see rural Scotland.
The TRSS has been setting standards of rider safety and horse welfare at its member centres for many years, and is recognised as the governing body for recreational riding in Scotland.
~~ Trekking and Riding ~~
Although we're constantly being told that we're a nation of couch potatoes and for the sake of our health and long-term well-being we'd better shape up and take regular exercise, for most of us the thought of baring all in a gym or pounding the road in track suit and trainers is about as appealing as a dish of yesterday's porridge!
But there is a way that even the most lethargic and unfit can take exercise while enjoying the sights and sounds of the countryside...Full article>>>
***Cottage Offers***
++ 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***
What is perhaps the most celebrated of all the Highland Games in the world, and is traditionally attended by the Royal Family, the Braemar Gathering takes place on September 2.
Throughout the same month, several attractions will be opening their doors for free at weekends as part of Doors Open Day and this year more than 800 ancient castles, stately homes and grand monuments will be taking part, some of which only give public access at this time.
Till next issue,
Emma
emma@uniquescotland.com | 
