Dramatic mountains, wild seas, remote glens and glinting lochs – the northern
territory of the Scottish Highlands is a heart-stoppingly beautiful
wilderness of tranquillity and space. With a rich history, culture and
outstanding natural beauty, you’ll find everything the most active visitor,
discerning diner or restless soul could wish for.
And this month, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine has teamed up with Scotland’s
North Highland Tourism and Flybe to offer readers the chance to win a luxury
weekend away for four in this captivating area. In addition, one runner-up
will receive a Mey Selections hamper and a Castle of Mey Estate tweed-design
rug.
You and three friends could be jetting off to Inverness, courtesy of Flybe (www.flybe.com),
for a fantastic holiday in the northeast Highlands, an area famed for its
undulating moors, sweeping sandy beaches and historic monuments.
Accommodation during your two-night stay will be in the 15th-century Dornoch
Castle Hotel, situated on Dornoch’s quaint market square and overlooking the
town’s 800-year-old cathedral.
Your party will also have the opportunity to play golf at one of the world’s
oldest links, The Royal Dornoch Golf Club. For more than 100 years, this
internationally renowned institution has attracted golfers with its superb
facilities and beautiful greens, counting famous names such as HRH Prince
Andrew and actor Jack Nicholson as members. Here, you and your friends can
test your golf skills with a round on the Struie Course, taking in the
splendid views of the Dornoch Firth.
If the magnificent surroundings inspire you to see more of the area, you can
explore the entire breadth of the North Highlands, touring this relatively
undiscovered region in the hire car provided for the length of your stay.
Discover the dramatic Achmelvich Beach (above) on the west coast, or head to
the rugged north coast with its world-class surfing at Thurso.
Each member of the winning group, plus one lucky runner-up will receive a
luxury food hamper from Mey Selections (available at
www.mey-selections.com), containing delicious traditional produce from the
area, such as whisky, cheese, honeys, conserves, chutneys, oatcakes, honey,
oat biscuits and shortbread, as well as a Castle of Mey Estate tweed-design
rug. With a design inspired by the North Highlands landscape, the tweed has
been developed in conjunction with Johnstons of Elgin (www.johnstonscashmere.com),
manufacturers of the finest Scottish cashmere and woollen products since
1797.
For more details on holidays and accommodation in the North Highlands, visit www.northhighlandsscotland.com
For your chance to win, answer the question below
Where in the North Highlands can you find world-class surfing?
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your answer here
Terms and Conditions
1. The competition will run on www.timesonline.co.uk website from 04/09/08 to
10/10/08
2. Closing date for entries is midnight (UK time) October 10, 2008.
3. Unless otherwise stated, the competition is open to all residents of the
UK and ROI aged 18 or over, except employees of Times Newspapers Limited
(“TNL”), News Magazines Ltd, flybe.com and their associated, affiliated or
subsidiary companies, and their families, agents, or anyone connected with
this competition, including the third party promotional partners.
4.Entry limited to one per person. The winner is responsible for ensuring
they are able to accept the prize as set out and in accordance with these
terms and conditions, in the event they are unable to do so then the TNL
reserves the right to redraw the prize.
5. No purchase is necessary but entrants should be aware that they may be
subject to local call charges depending on their own individual arrangements
for Internet access.
6. An eligible entrant must be an individual and must submit an entry in the
form provided by TNL under this promotion including their name, address and
e-mail address.
7. By entering, all eligible entrants agree to abide by each and all these
terms and conditions. TNL reserves the right, with or without cause, to
exclude entrants and withhold prizes for violating any of these terms and
conditions. TNL reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions. Any
amendments will be published on the Website.
8.There is one prize. The winner will be drawn at random from all correct
entries received prior to the close of the competition. The winner will be
notified by email within twenty eight (28) days from the draw date. All
reasonable endeavours will be made to contact the winner during this time.
If a winner cannot be contacted or is not available, TNL reserves the right
to re-draw another winner from the correct entries which were received
before the closing date.
9. Prize includes return flights (including taxes and charges) from a choice
of regional airports to Inverness, subject to availability; two nights’ B&B
in Dornoch Castle for four in two double rooms; a round of golf for four at
Dornoch Struie golf course; and five-door hatchback car hire for three days
with full insurance (including CWD) with £500 excess. Driver must be over
23, hold a valid licence with no major endorsements, and have a valid credit
card for insurance purposes. Each member of the winning group and one
runner-up will receive a Mey Selections luxury hamper and a Castle of Mey
Estate tweed-design rug from Johnstons of Elgin. Prize excludes Bank
Holidays, and must be booked by March 31 2009 and taken before October 31
2009. All other costs and expenses including holiday insurance are the
responsibility of the winner and their guests.
10. There is no cash or other alternative to the prize stated and the prize
is not transferable and no part or parts of the prize may be substituted for
other benefits, items or additions.
11. The judge's decision is final and binding on the entrants. No
correspondence will be entered into.
12. TNL will not be liable for technical, hardware, or software failures of
any kind or lost or unavailable network connections which may limit or
prohibit an eligible entrant's ability to participate in the competition.
Other than death or personal injury arising from the acts or omissions of
TNL, or their employees, TNL will not be liable for any loss or damage
arising out of the winner or their guest’s enjoyment of the prize
13. The winner(s) may be required to submit valid identification before
receiving their prize.
14. By entering, any subsequent prize winners agree to allow the free use of
their names, photographs and general locations for publicity and news
purposes during this and future promotions by TNL or any associated or
subsidiary company of News International Limited.
15. Uses of personal data received by TNL in the course of the promotion are
subject to the privacy policy found on the Website. Winners' names may be
published on the Website.
16. Completion and submission of a registration slip or e-mail will be deemed
acceptance of these terms and conditions.
17. TNL reserves the right at any time to cancel, modify or supersede the
competition (including altering prizes) if, in their sole discretion, a
competition is not capable for being conducted as specified. TNL reserves
the right to substitute a prize of equal value in the event that
circumstances beyond their control make this unavoidable.
18. The promoter of this prize draw is Times Newspapers Limited (address
below)
19. For a list of winners, please send a stamped envelope to Times Newspapers
Limited Competitions Department, 1 Virginia Street, London E98 1RL, stating
for which competition you would like winners’ details.
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