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Issue 9 - Buying crafts around Scotland and Scottish islands
***January 2004***
Compiled by Emma Newlands - emma@uniquescotland.com
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***IN THIS MONTH'S UNIQUELY UNSPOILT***
~Introduction:
---> Welcome to 2004
~Main Feature:
---> Buying crafts around Scotland
~Guest Article:
---> An alternative tour of Scotland?s islands
~Cottages Offers:
---> Readers' only offers
---> This month's special offer code
~Closing comments:
---> Competition winners
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***Introductory Comments***
Welcome to the first Uniquely Unspoilt newsletter of 2004.
This issue's main article reveals where to get hold of some of the best examples of Scottish craftmanship, including demonstrations, shops that double as museums and, in true game show style, even cuddly toys.
Our first guest article of the year has been provided by the Scottish Islands Network and explains the unusual stories behind a selection of Scotland's furthest reaches.
Any suggestions or requests are, as ever, more than welcome.
Until February,
Emma
emma@uniquescotland.com
*** Main Feature ***
~~Buying crafts around Scotland~~
Scotland's wide range of home grown crafts can be found in even the smallest of villages, with many shops also offering the chance to see the artists at work behind the scenes before you buy.
Many skills go back hundreds of years and combine local materials and folklore to produce something with far more character than the more readily available mass produced souvenirs...Full article>>>
***Guest Article***
January's guest article has been written by Lisa Stephen, of the Scottish Islands Network.
The SIN was set up to promote, publicise and advance the interests of all Scottish islands. If you want to keep up to date with news and views from the Scottish Islands then you can subscribe to the monthly Scottish Islands Network newsletter.
~~An alternative tour of Scotland?s islands - by Lisa Stephen~~
There are almost 100,000 people living on Scotland?s 95 inhabited islands today, but the rate of depopulation on the islands is significant - there are now 10,000 fewer islanders than there were 20 years ago.
Despite the challenges of peripherality that face them, there is a lot going on and you might be in for a few surprises if you venture to some of Scotland?s lesser known isles...Full article>>>
***Cottage Offers***
++ Readers Only Offers ++
----> ***Valentines Breaks***
Three nights from £125 upwards per couple. Please enquire
for further information and availability.
----> SAVE £100 - Chanonry Point Cottage
from 11th February for one week. Rent £165. Sleeps 2/3.
----> SAVE £25 - Mulundy Lodge, Dallas Estate
from 14th February for one week. Rent £190. Sleeps 5.
----> SAVE £50 - Maberry Cottage
from 14th February for one week. Rent £255. Sleeps 4.
----> SAVE £50 - The Smiddy, Corshill
from 14th February for one week. Rent £255. Sleeps 4.
----> SAVE £50 - Island Farm, Loch Eck
from 13th February for one week. Rent £345. Sleeps 7.
----> SAVE £50 - Dairy Cottage, Near Oban
from 13th February for one week. Rent £235. Sleeps 2.
* Last Minute Cottages (promotional code required - see below)
More last minute cottage offers >>> (open to all)
* 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***
The winners of the competition to win one of two weekend breaks can now be revealed - they are Pamela Barton and Craig Mortimer. Congratulations!
See you next issue,
Emma
emma@uniquescotland.com
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