NEWS

ROYAL RETREAT

If you fancy reflecting, recharging and reconnecting, Glenapp Castle could be the perfect escape.

You’ll need a map as there are no road signs and guests are only provided with directions upon booking.

This family-owned baronial castle is home to spires, turrets and 17 individually-styled bedrooms.

On-site activities include clay-pigeon shooting, boat trips, falconry displays, wildlife photography and foraging.

An overnight stay costs from £112.50pp.

For more, contact Pride of Britain Hotels on 0800 089 3929 or visit prideofbritainhotels.com

CANADA CALLING

Canadian airline Air Transat has announced its programme for next summer, with flights from Glasgow to Canada starting from just £383.

Air Transat will offer direct flights to Toronto (five times a week) and Vancouver (weekly) in summer, 2018, along with a range of connecting flights to Calgary, Montreal and Vancouver.

The airline has also announced it’s also doubling its winter season flights (until April, 2018) from Glasgow to Toronto to twice weekly, with departures every Monday and Thursday.

For information and reservations, call 00 800 872 672 83 or visit airtransat.co.uk

FERRY GOOD

Irish Ferries is letting “plus ones” travel free this summer.

Fares for a car, driver and a free best friend now start at £163 return from either Holyhead or Pembroke. Additional adults in the car pay £60 return, and additional under-16s are free.

Bookings must be made by 27 June.

Call 08717 300 400 or visit irishferries.com