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| Highland Games 2007 5th January 2007 |
Please see the following link for a full and comprehensive listing, by the experts!
http://www.albagames.co.uk
Please contact us if you require any transport, or would like a tour based around a selection of the Games!
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| Tourism Innovation Development Award 15th November 2006 |
Doodlebus are very pleased to announce that they are part of a group of companies who have won a Scottish Enterprise Tourism Innovation Development Award (TIDA), for a programme called "The Honorary Stillman". This programme has been developed in conjunction with other local companies to provide a 3 day whisky tourism package based in the local area. The package will provide customers with first hand experience of all aspects of whisky and our local distilery, along with the local scenery and hospitality. The package includes a Scottish Ceilidh and a trip on Loch Katrine on a paddle steamer !
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| Events for 2007 4th November 2006 |
We're still working on the listings for 2007, so expect to see them coming soon !
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| Tours over the Border ! 4th November 2006 |
We recently had our first request to take a tour "over the Border" from Glasgow. So, after checking our driver's visas and innoculations were up to date, we set off. We had a day touring around the southern Lake District - through Kendal, Ambleside and on to Beatrix Potter's home at Hill Top. We had lunch in the fabulous "Drunken Duck", then went down to the Laurel and Hardy Museum at Ulverston (birthplace of Stan Laurel). After that, we visited the beautiful village of Cartmel for some of their famous Sticky Toffee Pudding with Banoffee Sauce, and finally drove down to Blackpool to drive along the front and see all of the illuminations.
On the second day, we visited Carlisle Castle, then headed up to Hadrian's Wall to visit the Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda Roman Fort and town. We had lunch at the fabulous "Milecastle Inn" (try their wild boar and duckling pie), before having a look at the sycamore tree made famous by the film "Robin Hood Prince of Thieves". The scenery was amazing on both days, so we may add this trip to our itinerary.
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| 1000th Customer! 15th September 2006 |
We've just had our 1000th customer! We'd like to say a HUGE thank you to all of our customers who have come along since we started; from countries like the USA, the UK, Canada, Germany, Sweden, France, Columbia, Bahrain, Australia, New Zealand, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Greece, Iceland, Norway, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Russia, Israel, Belgium, Switzerland, Singapore, South Africa, Hong Kong, the Netherlands and Malta (in no particular order).
Thanks again from the Doodlebus team.
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| T Shirts Coming Soon ! 5th September 2006 |
We've been having a problem in Scotland finding T-shirts for our customers, so we've now had our own designed ! They are tastefully understated, in white, with a Doodlebus Logo embroidered on the front left and "I've seen the real Scotland ... with Doodlebus" printed on the back. They will retail at about £12.50 (dependent upon order size). If you're interested, please contact us with your size and quantity, and we'll get them made up for you !
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| Golden Priness Shore Excursion on Monday 31st August 2006 |
There are now 10 in our party. Our first vehicle and driver will be at the dock at about 08:30, with the second one not far behind.
Look out for us at the security hut (beside the barrier, which is as close as we can get to the ship).
See you on Monday !
Iain.
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| New Vehicle 21st August 2006 |
Our new vehicle, Doodlebus 2, has been in service now for 3 months, and has already racked up 10,000 miles.
Lots more customers to be carried, and lots more miles to be done !
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| Vacation Time ! 30th July 2006 |
We're taking a short vacation from the 5th to the 12th of August. During this time, we'll have limited access to email - please send to enquiries@doodlebus.com.
Bye for now !
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| Cruise Ships Docking in Scotland 15th July 2006 |
We've been running some very successful tours for parties of up to 20 from cruise ships docking in Greenock, South Queensferry and Invergordon this year. If you are planning to take a cruise around Scotland this year and don't want to follow the crowds on your shore days, give us a call and we can set something up for you !
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| Golden Princess Cruise Ship September 4th 12th July 2006 |
We will be running a tour from the Golden Princess Cruise Ship on Monday the 4th of September. We will pick you up at Greenock at 08:30 and drop you back at 16:00. The tour will take in Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Loch Awe and Glencoe.
The cost will be £40.00 per person, excluding any meals or entry fees.
If you're arriving on the Golden Princess on the 4th of September, and would like to see some Scottish scenery, give us a call on +44 1360 551 686 to reserve your place!
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| Staff Vacation 3rd July 2006 |
Dear all,
the staff at Doodlebus are taking a short vacation, in order to charge ourselves up for the rest of the summer season. As a result, the office will be unmanned from Tuesday the 4th July until Saturday the 8th July. However, if you need to get in touch during this period, you can:-
- send an email to enquiries@doodlebus.com
- call and leave a message on +44 1360 551 686
All the best from the Doodlebus team !
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| Doodlebus is Moving ! 24th April 2006 |
Please note that on the 1st of May, Doodlebus will be moving to new premises at:-
Carston Farm
Killearn
Stirlingshire
G63 9LJ
Scotland
New office phone number will be :-
+44 (0) 1360 551 686
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| Back on Track 14th April 2006 |
After our recent email problems, we're back on track. A big thank you to all of our customers who are making this year our best ever by far. If the number of tours keeps up, Iain may have to come up with some new jokes !
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| Tour Timings 27th March 2006 |
Just a little note to remind passengers about the timings of day tours. Standard day tours start at your pick-up point at 08:00 (this will vary slightly in the case of multiple pick-ups), and finish at 16:30.
If you'd like to have a longer day, within reason, we can fit you in. If you require a much longer day, we will, unfortunately, have to charge more, but you will still get a great value day out in Scotland !
All the best from the Doodlebus team !
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| April Availability 19th March 2006 |
We'll have quite limited availability in April, due to lots of bookings. Some of these involve long trips, and coupled with a system upgrade, we won't have the ability to answer enquiries for a few days at a time, especially between the 4th and 11th of April. So, it may be best to get in touch by phone during this time - +44 7768 303 527.
Thanks a lot !
Iain.
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| Lots of Snow! 12th March 2006 |
After not having much snow for several years, Central Scotland had up to 15 inches (35 cm) of snow last night, which caused a few problems on the roads. Our minibus was stuck in a snow drift for most of today, but is now out and ready for business !
PS - there weren't any passengers on board at the time !
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| Bollywood Film Locations 27th January 2006 |
Following several requests from Indian clients, we've carried out some research into Scottish locations used in Bollywood films. These include Eilean Donan Castle, Glencoe, Inchmaholme Priory and Tantallon Castle, all of which were used as locations in the film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. So, if you are a fan of Bollywood films, and would like to see some Scottish locations, just get in touch and let us put a tour together for you !
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| Events in Scotland 2006 26th January 2006 |
A short list of upcoming events taking place in 2006 :-
More events to be added for August and September !
Contact us to arrange transport, tickets or accommodation !
Blackford Highland Games 27/05/2006
Cornhill Highland Games 03/06/2006
Markinch Highland Games 04/06/2006
Hawick Border Games 10/06/2006
Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games 10/06/2006
Strathmore Highland Games 11/06/2006
Newburgh Highland Games 17/06/2006
Oldmeldrum Highland Games 17/06/2006
Selkirk Common Riding 17/06/2006
Aberdeen Highland Games 18/06/2006
Ceres Highland Games 24/06/2006
Drumtochty Highland Games 24/06/2006
Peebles Baltane Games 24/06/2006
Kelso Border Games 25/06/2006
Thornton Highland Games 01/07/2006
Cupar Highland Games 02/07/2006
Kenmore Highland Games 05/07/2006
Forres Highland Games 08/07/2006
Alva Highland Games 08/07/2006
Jedburgh Border Games 08/07/2006
Stirling Highland Games 09/07/2006
Tomintoul Highland Games 15/07/2006
Lochcarron Highland Games 15/07/2006
Loch Lomond Highland Games 15/07/2006
St Ronan's Border Games 15/07/2006
Stonehaven Highland Games 16/07/2006
Roseneath Highland Games 16/07/2006
Burntisland Highland Games 17/07/2006
Inveraray Highland Games 18/07/2006
Mull Highland Games 20/07/2006
Inverness Highland Games 22-23/07/2006
Airth Highland Games 22/07/2006
Balquhidder Highland Games 22/07/2006
Luss Highland Games 23/07/2006
Durness Highland Games 28/07/2006
Langholm Common Riding 28/07/2006
Dufftown Highland Games 29/07/2006
Halkirk Highland Games 29/07/2006
Kilmore & Kilbride Highland Games 29/07/2006
St Andrews Highland Games 30/07/2006
Inverurie Highland Games August
Edinburgh Military Tattoo 4th to 26th August 2006
Aboyne Highland Games 05/08/2006
Aberlour & Strathspey Highland Games 08/08/2006
Ballater Highland Games 10/08/2006
Abernethy Highland Games 12/08/06
Crieff Highland Games 20/08/06
Cowal Highland Gathering 24th to 26th August
Lonach Highland Games 26/08/2006
Edinburgh Festival 13th August to 3rd September
Battle of Bannockburn re-enactment September 2006
Braemar Highland Gathering 02/09/2006
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| Saturday, 4th February 25th January 2006 |
We'll have a larger vehicle available on Saturday, the 4th of February, and will do a special tour of Stirling, the Trossachs and Glengoyne Distillery.
The tour will leave Glasgow at 08:00, and return at 16:30. Price will be reduced to £35 per person for the day, excluding entry into Stirling Castle (£8.50) and Glengoyne Distillery (£4.50).
Anyone wishing to come on the tour, but not wanting to visit either of these attractions will be given "wee extra bits" of tour instead !
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| Edinburgh Tattoo 22nd January 2006 |
The Edinburgh Tattoo will take place this year from the 4th to 26th August. Contact us to arrange travel, accommodation and tickets !
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| Happy New Year 29th December 2005 |
Doodlebus would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. In Scotland, New Year's Eve (Hogmanay) is the biggest event of the year, with the "occasional sherry" being sipped. As a result, both Hogmanay and New Year's Day (Ne'erday) will be "off the road" days. However, tours will recommence on the 2nd of January. Best Wishes from everyone at Doodlebus.
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| Festive Season Tours 27th December 2005 |
Doodlebus will be available for tours on the 30th of December, and will begin "normal" operations on the 2nd of January (although the 2nd is a Bank Holiday in Scotland, so not much will be open - we'll do a "Scenery Only" Tour!)
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| Merry Christmas 24th December 2005 |
Doodlebus would like to thank all of their customers for their business over the past year, and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !
All the best from Iain.
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| Doodlebus's First Full Season 1st October 2005 |
As the first full season of Doodlebus's operations draws to a close, we'd like to thank all of our customers (over 500 in total !). From standard day tours, to whisky and ancestral tours, up to 5 day circuits of Scotland, all have been a lot of fun.
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| Trace Your Scottish Ancestors 19th July 2005 |
If you have Scottish Ancestors, why not let us know, and we can try our best to trace where they came from. We can then put a tour together for you, based around any places with family connections
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