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The Wonderful World of British Wildlife – World Animal Day

October 4th marks World Animal Day –an event raising awareness about animal welfare all over our planet. In recognition we’ve scoured the length and breadth of Britain to find the supreme spots to spy our country’s most captivating creatures. From sea to sky, park to pool and mountain to marshland, there’s a wealth of wildlife […]

Most Remote Music Festivals

Tiree Music Festival Location: Tiree Island, Scotland Date: 17-19 July Link: http://tireemusicfestival.co.uk/ For most of the year, the tiny island of Tiree is home to 650 people, and at least as many cows. But for three days each July, the population triples as hundreds of music fans arrive for the award-winning Tiree Music Festival. This […]

The UK’s Most Unusual Festivals

Britain has a long and enduring fascination with the weird and wonderful. We will celebrate just about anything – from scarecrows and nettles, to Vikings and Earls. If there’s even the most remote suggestion of a tradition, we will be there with music and booze, ready to make a festival out of it. If you’re […]