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***Uniquely Unspoilt - Issue 26 - August 2006***
Compiled by Emma Newlands - emma@uniquescotland.com
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***IN THIS MONTH'S UNIQUELY UNSPOILT***
~Introduction:
---> Welcome back
~Main Feature:
---> Michael Scott
~Guest Article:
---> Doors Open Days
~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 Michael Scott, a Scottish "wizard" who was believed by many to be a real-life Harry Potter - and whose life story is shrouded in mystery.
The subject of the guest article is Doors Open Days, which take place every year and give free access to a wide selection of public buildings every weekend in September.
Please feel free to send in any comments as ever.
Emma
emma@uniquescotland.com
*** Main Feature ***
~~ Michael Scott: the Borders wizard ~~
Believed by many to be the Harry Potter of his day, with supernatural powers as a sorcerer, it is hard to tell where reality ends and myth begins when it comes to the exceptional life story of Michael Scott.
Legend has it that...Full article>>>
***Guest Article***
The guest article this month has been written by Abigail Daly of the Scottish Civic Trust. Here she looks at Doors Open Days, which give free access to hundreds of fascinating buildings across Scotland.
~~ Doors Open Days: Nosey is nice! by Abigail Daly ~~
Every September, over 1000 buildings and archaeological sites throughout Scotland open their doors to the public. Doors Open Days and Scottish Archaeology Month are free events, which take in everything from canoe-trips exploring underwater archaeology to tours around ultra-modern arts venues.
But what makes the events so special is that...Full article>>>
***Cottage Offers***
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++Other Offers++
* 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***
Fans of Scottish food and drink are spoilt for choice next month, with the Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival taking place between 8 - 9 September at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch.
It aims to showcase the very best of Scottish food and drink, with a range of Scottish food companies as well as the Experience Whisky tent and the Loch Lomond Real Ale Festival.
The Taste of Mull & Iona Food Festival is scheduled for September 6 - 11, including guided walks, wildlife-watching trips, farm and garden tours, ceilidhs and barbeques. Also, during Festival week, island restaurants, cafes and tearooms will feature special dishes using locally grown foods.
Till next issue,
Emma
emma@uniquescotland.com | 
