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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Scotland's biggest airline launches three new flights to popular European cities
Visit Christmas markets, go skiing of enjoy a few days exploring thanks to the new routes AIR WE GO Scotland's biggest airline launches three new flights to popular European cities Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SPAIN is one of the most popular places for Scots to hit the beach on their summer hols. But it's also one of the top city break destinations for us. And now it will be even easier to explore thanks to a new flight from low-cost airline giants easyJet. 5 Barcelona is right on the coast with lovely beaches Credit: Getty 5 The Sagrada Familia Basilica is Barcelona's most famous building 5 The new easyJet flights will operate from both Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports Credit: The Sun It's one of four new routes featuring popular city and winter break destinations the airline has revealed. The twice-weekly flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona, and easyJet Holidays will offer a choice of fabulous city break packages to coincide with them. Autumn in Barcelona offers the perfect balance of sunny days down on the beach, vibrant night life, and plenty of culture in its medieval alleys, hidden courtyards, museums and galleries and of course the famed Sagrada Familia. The flights from Edinburgh to Barcelona, will operate every Monday and Friday, starting October 27. The airline - Scotland's biggest - will also launch new weekly flight to Innsbruck in Austria from the capital, just in time for the winter ski season starting at the country's renowned Tyrolean ski resorts. The service will begin on Sunday December 7. 5 \Innsbruck city center of Innsbruck and its colorful houses along Inn river Credit: Alamy 5 Belfast City Hall at Donegall Square Credit: Alamy And there will be new flights from Edinburgh to Belfast City which will operate five times a week every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from October 26. The city is an up and coming tourist hotspot with plenty to see and do including visiting the Titanic Exhibition and enjoying good food, the Guinness and, of course, the 'craic' It comes as the airline announces the launch of new twice-weekly flights from Aberdeen to Paris - the only flight connecting Aberdeen to France. The new routes provide customers in Scotland with an even greater range of destinations when looking to book their next winter getaway, whether they're hitting the slopes, discovering some of Europe's best Christmas markets, or chasing a winter city break. easyJet holidays has a range of city break packages to choose from across all new routes departing from Aberdeen and Edinburgh for the winter 2025 season. Spanish city with £15 flights from the UK All packages include flights and hotel, all covered by its Ultimate Flexibility, offering freedom to change a booking, a refund guarantee, and best price guarantee. Ali Gayward, easyJet's UK Country Manager, said:'We're delighted to be offering yet another fantastic range of new routes, providing even more choice for our customers across the UK whether they're looking to escape on a city break, hit the slopes, enjoy a festive getaway or chase the winter sun. 'With flights and holidays now available on even more routes for the winter, we're providing greater direct connectivity for customers all across the UK to Europe and beyond and offering great value for money, always aiming to make travel easy.' Jonny Macneal, Head of Aviation at Edinburgh Airport said: 'We're really looking forward to offering passengers even more choice this winter as easyJet adds Belfast City, Barcelona and Innsbruck to their existing schedule. 'Whether you are chasing winter sun, vibrant culture or an alpine adventure, these destinations tick all the boxes…and we'd recommend doing all three!' Flights on new routes from Edinburgh and Aberdeen are available to book at Edinburgh to Belfast City fares start from £14.99pp; Edinburgh to Barcelona from £38.99pp and Edinburgh to Innsbruck from £40.99pp.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular Glasgow venue celebrates record-breaking 40th year
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is celebrating its 40th anniversary by marking a record-breaking year. The popular Glasgow venue has seen unparalleled growth in visitor numbers, revenue, and event diversity. In the 2024–2025 financial year, the SEC hosted 50 exhibitions, with 14 new events added to its most diverse portfolio of events to date. Read more: Talented singer-songwriter announces Glasgow gig The venue also reached record levels of new revenue, driven by a 430 per cent year-on-year increase in new business, contributing to a 35 per cent rise in turnover and a 28 per cent uplift in gross profit. Highlights of the year included 'Beyond Van Gogh', the SEC's longest-running event at 47 days, which captivated 50,000 art lovers with its immersive experience. Beyond Van Gough (Image: Supplied) Beyond Van Gough (Image: Supplied) The global fitness competition, HYROX, brought 40,000 competitors and supporters to Glasgow, with plans set to expand in the years to come. The UK's largest renewable and low-carbon energy exhibition and conference All-Energy reached a new milestone, achieving its biggest edition to date. The SEC also hosted events of cultural significance, such as the Titanic Exhibition, which highlighted Glasgow's historic connection to the ship, and the Halal Food Festival, which engaged both the local Muslim community and foodies from across the city. Dan Thurlow, director of exhibitions at the SEC, said: "This has been an extraordinary year for events at the SEC. Dan Thurlow (Image: Supplied) "We've not only welcomed back some of our most successful exhibitions but also introduced exciting new shows that reflect the evolving interests of our visitors. "Glasgow's accessibility, combined with the SEC's world-class facilities, continues to make it a premier destination for event organisers and attendees alike. "As we approach our 40th anniversary, we're stronger than ever, and we're excited to build on this momentum in the year ahead." The SEC's success is further emphasised by its commitment to sustainability, with the venue achieving Gold Standard in Green Tourism and implementing initiatives like its Sustainable Food Strategy. Gareth Rapley, portfolio director for energy and marine at RX Global, organisers of All Energy, said: "The SEC has been an outstanding partner in helping us maintain our position as the UK's leading renewable energy event. "Their support, combined with Glasgow's accessible location, has enabled us to attract a diverse audience from over 80 countries to date. "The extension of our partnership announced earlier this year is a testament to the strength of their offering."
Glasgow Times
04-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow's SEC celebrates record-breaking 40th anniversary year
The popular Glasgow venue has seen unparalleled growth in visitor numbers, revenue, and event diversity. In the 2024–2025 financial year, the SEC hosted 50 exhibitions, with 14 new events added to its most diverse portfolio of events to date. Read more: Talented singer-songwriter announces Glasgow gig The venue also reached record levels of new revenue, driven by a 430 per cent year-on-year increase in new business, contributing to a 35 per cent rise in turnover and a 28 per cent uplift in gross profit. Highlights of the year included 'Beyond Van Gogh', the SEC's longest-running event at 47 days, which captivated 50,000 art lovers with its immersive experience. Beyond Van Gough (Image: Supplied) Beyond Van Gough (Image: Supplied) The global fitness competition, HYROX, brought 40,000 competitors and supporters to Glasgow, with plans set to expand in the years to come. The UK's largest renewable and low-carbon energy exhibition and conference All-Energy reached a new milestone, achieving its biggest edition to date. The SEC also hosted events of cultural significance, such as the Titanic Exhibition, which highlighted Glasgow's historic connection to the ship, and the Halal Food Festival, which engaged both the local Muslim community and foodies from across the city. Dan Thurlow, director of exhibitions at the SEC, said: "This has been an extraordinary year for events at the SEC. Dan Thurlow (Image: Supplied) "We've not only welcomed back some of our most successful exhibitions but also introduced exciting new shows that reflect the evolving interests of our visitors. "Glasgow's accessibility, combined with the SEC's world-class facilities, continues to make it a premier destination for event organisers and attendees alike. "As we approach our 40th anniversary, we're stronger than ever, and we're excited to build on this momentum in the year ahead." The SEC's success is further emphasised by its commitment to sustainability, with the venue achieving Gold Standard in Green Tourism and implementing initiatives like its Sustainable Food Strategy. Gareth Rapley, portfolio director for energy and marine at RX Global, organisers of All Energy, said: "The SEC has been an outstanding partner in helping us maintain our position as the UK's leading renewable energy event. "Their support, combined with Glasgow's accessible location, has enabled us to attract a diverse audience from over 80 countries to date. "The extension of our partnership announced earlier this year is a testament to the strength of their offering."
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Carlisle United fans' trip to five countries to see Morecambe victory
It was an away trip with a difference for a group of Carlisle United fans – who travelled more than 800 miles and through five countries before the Morecambe game. The trip to Lancashire is among the shortest on the Blues' calendar, but some of United's hardy travelling supporters decided to extend it…and then some. They journeyed from Cumbria to Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Wales before arriving back in England in time for the Blues' 2-0 victory on Saturday, which completed a memorable five-day tour. The trip started last Tuesday morning when the supporters travelled from Penrith to Carlisle, then to Cairnryan on the Wigtownshire coast in Dumfries and Galloway. From there it was the ferry to Belfast, where they stayed until Thursday before heading south to Dublin. Friday then saw the fans cross the water back to Holyhead on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, before sailing to Liverpool for their final night before the journey up to Morecambe. Drivers Ian Tuer and Craig Phillips on the five-day trip (Image: Barbara Abbott) The trip was organised by Carlisle United's Away Travel group (CUSAT) who run regular travel to away games and also organise a few trips with a difference over the course of most seasons. Photographer and United fan Barbara Abbott was on the trip and told the News & Star about some of the sights the fans saw along the way, with supporters free to enjoy each destination as they chose. 'The only rule on CUSAT trips is you all turn up the next morning to catch the bus and the last person on will be booed,' said Barbara. 'The rest of the time everyone is free to do their own thing although people on their own are never on their own for long. 'It's a very diverse community but we all have one thing in common to talk about…' United fans at the Titanic exhibition in Belfast (Image: Barbara Abbott) In Belfast the sightseeing included a visit to the Titanic Exhibition, before a trip to the following morning to Giant's Causeway. 'It was lovely going through the countryside,' said Barbara. 'When we got there the lady who greeted us apologised that we were not going to get the full experience of the Giant's Causeway, as a normal day there would see people trailing back up the hill, soaking wet and freezing cold but we were going to miss all that. 'No one in our group complained. The Causeway is somewhere I have wanted to visit for a long time and it didn't disappoint.' There was also a whisky distillery visit before fans sampled some of the Belfast nightlife, and then on Thursday it was a coach ride to Dublin, where activities included a boat trip on the River Liffey. The ferry to Holyhead on Friday saw the fifth country, Wales, ticked off, before supporters explored Liverpool. Fans spent Friday night in Liverpool before heading to Morecambe for the United game the following day (Image: Barbara Abbott) The gathering attracted curiosity from those the fans encountered along the way, added Barbara. 'We got looks of sympathy or disbelief when we explained to random strangers that we were going to a football match but it all came right on the day. 'We had a fantastic afternoon at the match and a good trip home. Over 800 miles travelled, great company – and a win. What more could we ask for? 'Thanks to Ian Tuer for suggesting our route and sorting the travel; Craig ,helping with the driving; and Kate Rowley with help from Pat and David for organising the holiday and keeping everything ticking along – and anyone else I've missed off. Many thanks, all.'
