Macdonald Hotels joins in the Homecoming Scotland celebrations
Released on: March 20, 2009, 7:56 am
Author: Macdonald Hotels
Industry: Travel
Macdonald Hotels has joined in the Homecoming Scotland 2009
festivities, launching a new microsite designed to promote the year
long programme of events and activities celebrating Scotland's
contributions to the world.
Macdonald Hotels new microsite ffers visitors
the chance to see the events and activities near to Macdonald Hotels' properties
that will make up Homecoming Scotland 2009.
Homecoming 2009 kicked off on January 25th with the celebration of the 250th birthday of Robert
Burns, Scotland's national poet, and will continue until St. Andrew's Day which
falls on November 30th. Those wishing to join in the festivities can enjoy a number
of activities including the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, the Turnberry Golf
open Championship and Edinburgh's historic Clan Gathering.
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival will also be taking place under the
Homecoming Scotland 2009 banner, with comedians from around the world joining home
grown talent such as Rhona Cameron and Jerry Sadowitz to perform at the festival.
Perennial British favourites Ardal 'O Hanlon, Rob Brydon and Ross Noble will also
be performing at the festival.
Macdonald Hotels will be offering Homecoming accommodation for those
looking to take in the sights and sounds of the celebrations, with 3, 4 and 7 night
breaks available at several of their Scottish properties.
About Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Limited operates over 40 hotels across the UK and ten
resorts throughout the UK and Spain. The company employs over 4,400 staff and
operates in excess of 3900 hotel rooms. First established in 1990 by Donald
Macdonald and colleagues, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts was floated in 1996 on the main
London Stock Exchange. In 2003, it returned to private ownership and was one of
Scotland’s biggest public to private deals at a cost of £620m, which was wholly
underwritten by the Bank of Scotland. The Bank now owns 50% of the equity with the
remainder held by the management.
The Group’s focus is on developing its strong portfolio of four and five star
hotels, with each offering its own character and individuality underpinned with the
quality and attention to detail expected of the Macdonald brand. In particular, the
company prides itself on the seasonality and provenance of its food within the
hotels, from breakfast through to dinner, as well as its wide range of specially
selected wines.
PR Contact:
Colin Hutchison
3x1 Public Relations
11 Fitzroy Place
Glasgow
Lanarkshire
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0141 221 0707
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk