Travel

The business was initially launched as a solo venture by founder Shona Thorne

Award-winning Ayrshire travel agency celebrate 15 years in business

After almost 40 years' service, MV Hebridean Isles retires next week

After almost 40 years' service, MV Hebridean Isles retires next week

Stormy crossings, fine romance and high jinks: a very fond farewell to the Heb Isles

A report into the Waverley's 2020 crash is set to be published by the end of the year

A report into the Waverley's 2020 crash is set to be published by the end of the year

Waverley crash report to be published soon - more than four years after accident

Arran's new bike park

Arran's new bike park

North Ayrshire Council

Arran's new bike park all geared up to welcome visitors

The couple receive their award at the ceremony last night

The couple receive their award at the ceremony last night

Arran's Boathouse named best self catering property in West of Scotland

Keira Muir says the award win had her on cloud nine.

Keira Muir says the award win had her on cloud nine.

Awards Ceremonies

Kilwinning teen 'on cloud nine' as she is named UK's top travel apprentice

Could you donate an old bike for recycling?

Could you donate an old bike for recycling?

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Council project seeks donations of bicycles people no longer need

Luxury glamping pod business on Arran named one of the UK's top 150 campsites

This year's bus trip will head to Callander

This year's bus trip will head to Callander

Tickets go on sale for Beith Old People's Welfare outing to Callander

Auchrannie co-founder Linda Johnston

Auchrannie co-founder Linda Johnston

Arran hotel offers free accommodation to guests stuck due to ferry cancellations

The Tandem Cycling Club with Andrew, far right

The Tandem Cycling Club with Andrew, far right

Disability Sport

Tandem cycling club for the visually impaired gets off to a great start in Ayrshire

Fancy a day out in Perth?

Fancy a day out in Perth?

Tickets to go on sale for Saltcoats Old People's Welfare's outing to Perth

The Thorne Travel team have plenty of reason to celebrate after further award success.

The Thorne Travel team have plenty of reason to celebrate after further award success.

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Ayrshire travel agents hailed 'the best in Scotland' for the fifth time

Make Arran a Million campaign off to flying start with £1,000 raised in days

The Arran ICentre and, inset Todd Ferguson

The Arran ICentre and, inset Todd Ferguson

Cultural attractions

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Election candidate hits out at plan to close Arran visitor information centre

VisitScotland's iCentre in Brodick is to close - along with the tourist organisation's entire network of visitor information centres

VisitScotland's iCentre in Brodick is to close - along with the tourist organisation's entire network of visitor information centres

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Brodick tourist info centre to shut as VisitScotland closes entire iCentre network

The paddle steamer Waverley

The paddle steamer Waverley

Cultural attractions

Paddle steamer Waverley set to return to Ardrossan for the first time in 10 years

New CT machines, similar to ones used in hospitals, are planned to replace old airport technology

New CT machines, similar to ones used in hospitals, are planned to replace old airport technology

All UK airports that won't be scrapping the 100ml liquid rule just yet

The Royal Scotsman was named one of the coolest travel adventures by National Geographic

The Royal Scotsman was named one of the coolest travel adventures by National Geographic

Scottish railway experience named among the world's coolest travel adventures

The workshop will take place next week

The workshop will take place next week

New workshop to road map community-led tourism in the Garnock Valley

New data analysis from Vrbo has shown that January and February are the busiest months for booking whole, private, holiday homes.

New data analysis from Vrbo has shown that January and February are the busiest months for booking whole, private, holiday homes.

The best times to book all of your 2024 holidays from Easter to Christmas

Royal Troon will host the 2024 Open

Royal Troon will host the 2024 Open

Tourism boss reveals interest in Ayrshire among overseas visitors is on the rise

Cultural attractions

A guide to mindful and joyful travel in Europe

Waverley offers rare cruise for first time in decade

Waverley offers rare cruise for first time in decade

Cultural attractions

Waverley sets course for a unique sailing round the Isle of Arran

Face masks are no longer required for UK tourists visiting Spain

Face masks are no longer required for UK tourists visiting Spain

Spain issues travel update to Brits as major requirement no longer needed

Can I pack liquids in my hand luggage at Prestwick Airport?

Can I pack liquids in my hand luggage at Prestwick Airport?

Prestwick Airport

What are the hand luggage rules for liquids at Prestwick Airport?

It costs a different amount to renew a passport online or via a paper form

It costs a different amount to renew a passport online or via a paper form

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Here's how much it costs to renew a UK passport (plus how to apply for it)

Here are some of the things you can't put in your hand luggage

Here are some of the things you can't put in your hand luggage

What items are not allowed to be packed in your hand luggage?

MV Alfred made its first official sailing to Arran on Friday

MV Alfred made its first official sailing to Arran on Friday

Around 60 people stuck on Arran as fog cancels ferry

Portofino in Italy has introduced rules against taking pictures

Portofino in Italy has introduced rules against taking pictures

Brits heading to a tourist hotspot in Italy this summer face fine for taking selfies

Cyprus has introduced new laws including a ban on laughing gas which has led the Foreign Office to update its advice to UK travellers. (Getty Images/ Jonathan Ross/ Pyrosky)

Cyprus has introduced new laws including a ban on laughing gas which has led the Foreign Office to update its advice to UK travellers. (Getty Images/ Jonathan Ross/ Pyrosky)

Brits heading to popular summer holiday destination warned over strict new laws

Holidaymakers have been warned to look out for fraudsters advertising bogus travel deals and exploiting passport delays

Holidaymakers have been warned to look out for fraudsters advertising bogus travel deals and exploiting passport delays

Warning to everyone going on holiday this summer as scammers target holidaymakers

Holidaymakers that need to apply for a new passport will need to allow 10 weeks for it to be ready

Holidaymakers that need to apply for a new passport will need to allow 10 weeks for it to be ready

Passport warning to anyone planning a holiday this year

The award winning site opened in June of this year

The award winning site opened in June of this year

Newly opened Arran campsite wins award

You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

Warning UK drivers could face £5,000 for driving in winter clothes

Highway Code: New road rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine. (PA)

Highway Code: New road rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine. (PA)

New Highway Code rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine

August saw average prices drop by 12.3p per litre, the largest monthly drop in records, dating back 22 years (PA)

August saw average prices drop by 12.3p per litre, the largest monthly drop in records, dating back 22 years (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Drivers still being overcharged at petrol pumps despite record drop, RAC warn

The hotel is situated on Ardrossan Road in West Kilbride. All picture credit: The Seamill House Hotel

The hotel is situated on Ardrossan Road in West Kilbride. All picture credit: The Seamill House Hotel

Village hotel scoops award as Ayrshire's best from British ceremony

Mobile phone operators should be forced to make their rules around data roaming in the EU clearer, MoneySavingExpert.com said (PA)

Mobile phone operators should be forced to make their rules around data roaming in the EU clearer, MoneySavingExpert.com said (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis issues warning to people travelling to the EU

Strike action by Unite members at Prestwick Airport is due to start on August 5

Strike action by Unite members at Prestwick Airport is due to start on August 5

Transport: Union members vote to strike at Prestwick Airport in row over pay

See the ScotRail services affected by rail strikes as ‘significant’ disruption expected (PA)

See the ScotRail services affected by rail strikes as ‘significant’ disruption expected (PA)

Avanti West Coast

See the ScotRail services affected by strikes as ‘significant’ disruption expected

David Munn and Kris McMurran reached the summit of Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America

David Munn and Kris McMurran reached the summit of Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America

Stevenston thrillseekers summit highest mountain peak in North America

Several planned sailings from Brodick to Ardrossan on June 26 were cancelled, much to Sam Devine-Turner’s (inset) frustration and resulting in the Shrewsbury woman billing the ferry firm for her wasted time (Main photo: Sharon Dalgoutte)

Several planned sailings from Brodick to Ardrossan on June 26 were cancelled, much to Sam Devine-Turner’s (inset) frustration and resulting in the Shrewsbury woman billing the ferry firm for her wasted time (Main photo: Sharon Dalgoutte)

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Furious ferry customer slams 'appalling' service and bills CalMac for missed sailings

The competition watchdog has previously made Asda and Morrisons sell off a number of forecourts during private equity acquisitions. (PA)

The competition watchdog has previously made Asda and Morrisons sell off a number of forecourts during private equity acquisitions. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

'Urgent' watchdog investigation into rising petrol prices launched

A taxi stance is set to return outside The Salt Cot in Hamilton Street. Photo: Street View

A taxi stance is set to return outside The Salt Cot in Hamilton Street. Photo: Street View

Taxi stance set to return in Saltcoats town centre as proposals get green light

(left to right) Stanley in the Falkland Islands and Bangor in Northern Ireland. Credit: PA

(left to right) Stanley in the Falkland Islands and Bangor in Northern Ireland. Credit: PA

Platinum Jubilee

8 new cities named in Platinum Jubilee celebrations - what is city status?

Ardrossan company Coast to Coast Travel to open new bus depot

Ardrossan company Coast to Coast Travel to open new bus depot

Ardrossan company Coast to Coast Travel to open new bus depot

Experts are warning of the impact new sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports could have on the cost of living in the UK. (PA)

Experts are warning of the impact new sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports could have on the cost of living in the UK. (PA)

UK petrol prices to rise to £1.65 a litre, RAC warn

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £2,500 fine for simple driving mistake. (PA)

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £2,500 fine for simple driving mistake. (PA)

Drivers could face £2,500 fine for this bad driving habit

A shared path is planned on North Crescent Road

A shared path is planned on North Crescent Road

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The Ardross-man: Are shared footpaths an accident waiting to happen?

Plans for Glasgow Street include shared footpaths, more crossings and a narrower road

Plans for Glasgow Street include shared footpaths, more crossings and a narrower road

Petition launched to halt Ardrossan cycle lane plans

Free travel for veterans and military personnel on Remembrance Day

Free travel for veterans and military personnel on Remembrance Day

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Free travel for veterans and military personnel on Remembrance Day

A stunning place to host a family reunion

A stunning place to host a family reunion

Best ever family reunion in a private manor holiday home – at a cost you won’t believe

Photo credit: Pete Owen

Photo credit: Pete Owen

Holidaymaker captures dolphins as they put on spectacle for kayakers on Arran