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The most magical garden centres to visit this Christmas

With the countdown to the 25th of December well underway, we have gathered some of the most enchanting garden centres you can visit during the festive season.

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Burns Night Traditions and Events in Scotland 2026

Discover the best Burns Night events across Scotland to commemorate the life of Scotland's most beloved poet, Robert Burns.

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Hogmanay 2025: The Best Celebrations in Scotland

Discover the best Hogmanay events across Scotland with our helpful guide. Enjoy a 2 or 3 night stay with Verdant Leisure for the festive season.

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Wild Shot: A Wrap Up of our Wonderful Competition

Our Wild Shot photography competition has come to an end, and we would like to congratulate our winner and high commended entries. 

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How to Celebrate St Andrew's Day 2025 - Scotland Events & Stays

St Andrew’s Day is a celebration of Scottish culture, traditional food and music. With so many events taking place across the country, from ceilidhs to arts and crafts sessions, it’s the perfect time to escape to Scotland, embrace the celebrations and discover more about the wonderful culture. 

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The Best Pumpkin Patches to Visit This Halloween

From photo ops and carving workshops to the chance to harvest your own pumpkin to take home, a trip to the pumpkin patch is a great family outing.

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Haunted Britain: the spookiest places you can visit

With autumn at hand and Halloween peeking out of the hedgerow like a certain Michael Myers, you might find yourself drawn to the ghastly and paranormal. From haunted castles to eerie forests, there are countless locations across the country where history and the supernatural collide, just waiting to be explored.

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Spooky stays for a frightfully fun autumn break

Darker evenings are creeping in, the air has a delightful chill about it, there's a hint of pumpkin spice around every corner... spooky season is here, and it's the perfect time for a fun-filled autumn getaway.

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My first time me and my family absolutely loved it I can't wait to book our next visit at Heather view. Everyone was so lovely, friendly and happy and I think that makes a massive difference, we felt right at home.

Miss Adams

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We are very impressed with Verdant Leisure both parks we have visited have been kept in excellent condition also the accommodation has been immaculate with some small welcome additions... therefore we look forward to our next visit...well done Verdant Leisure.

Mary Coyle

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Really relaxing week in beautiful surroundings. Good base for exploring some lovely Scottish towns and fishing villages. Beach was lovely, could spend hours just watching the surfers, was really surprised how many there were. Staff at the Park were always cheerful, friendly and helpful, as well as extremely professional. - Pease Bay

Philip Smith

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