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SCOTS CASTLE CLAIMS INSTA CROWN
Edinburgh Castle is the most Instagrammable spot in Scotland, according to a new study.
Private Tours Scotland looked at data from the photo and videosharing service, and found 723,165 posts featuring the landmark’s hashtag.
Standing on Castle Rock in the Scottish capital, the castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe.
It holds the oldest Crown jewels in Britain, The Honours of Scotland, making it a must-see destination for visitors Edinburgh.
Of the other 29 locations analysed, the deep valley and towering mountains of Glencoe came in second on the list with 607,634 posts featuring its hashtag, while in third was Loch Lomond, with 596,965 posts using #lochlomond.
Dreamliner flights to South Africa at under £500 are now on sale with Norse Atlantic Airways.
The low-cost long-haul carrier’s three-times-a-week route from Gatwick to Cape Town starts on October 28. Economy return fares on the Boeing 787s start at £499, with Premium class at £1,199. flynorse.com
ASPIRE TO AIRPORT LOUNGE ACCESS
A three-tier expanded lounge has opened at Newcastle following a multi-million-pound refurb.
The Aspire facility offers entry level Core Aspire plus new options Luxe by Aspire and The Suite by Aspire.
Luxe features self-service food and drinks and private and open working spaces. Suite also has staff providing table service for freshly prepared meals. From £43.99. newcastleairport.com
MAKE MEMORIES IN MOROCCO
Jet off from Manchester on June 11 for a seven-night North African getaway with all-inclusive accommodation at the four-star beachfront Dunes D’OR Ocean Club in Agadir. Prices from £384pp thomascook.com