01 November 2013
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Edinburgh Castle is top UK heritage attraction for third year running
Edinburgh Castle has been named as the top UK heritage attraction at the 2013 British Travel Awards. ...
Edinburgh Castle has been named as the top UK heritage attraction at the 2013 British Travel Awards.
The announcement was made at an industry event in London on 31 October where, this year, Edinburgh Castle was the only Scottish attraction to be shortlisted.
Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs said: 'To win this prestigious award three times in a row confirms that Edinburgh Castle’s fascinating history, dramatic location and panoramic views have an enduring appeal for visitors of all ages both in the UK and around the world.
Situated on top of an extinct volcano, the castle also provides an unrivalled backdrop for events such as the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and spectacular fireworks at the end of the Edinburgh International Festival and at Hogmanay.'
British Travel Awards’ chief executive Lorraine Barnes Burton added: 'This year more than one million votes were cast by consumers to determine the winners of the coveted British Travel Awards – making it the largest awards programme in the UK; to win is truly an accolade.
'The travelling public regard the British Travel Awards winners logo as the benchmark for excellence when it comes to finding out who really are the best travel companies and Edinburgh Castle is to be congratulated on their achievement in an awards programme which garners the opinions of the nation – these finalists and winners really are the best in travel.'
Read our feature on ten castles to visit in and around Edinburgh.
For all the latest history, heritage and nostalgia see each issue of Scottish Memories and History Scotland.
The announcement was made at an industry event in London on 31 October where, this year, Edinburgh Castle was the only Scottish attraction to be shortlisted.
Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs said: 'To win this prestigious award three times in a row confirms that Edinburgh Castle’s fascinating history, dramatic location and panoramic views have an enduring appeal for visitors of all ages both in the UK and around the world.
Situated on top of an extinct volcano, the castle also provides an unrivalled backdrop for events such as the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and spectacular fireworks at the end of the Edinburgh International Festival and at Hogmanay.'
British Travel Awards’ chief executive Lorraine Barnes Burton added: 'This year more than one million votes were cast by consumers to determine the winners of the coveted British Travel Awards – making it the largest awards programme in the UK; to win is truly an accolade.
'The travelling public regard the British Travel Awards winners logo as the benchmark for excellence when it comes to finding out who really are the best travel companies and Edinburgh Castle is to be congratulated on their achievement in an awards programme which garners the opinions of the nation – these finalists and winners really are the best in travel.'
Read our feature on ten castles to visit in and around Edinburgh.
For all the latest history, heritage and nostalgia see each issue of Scottish Memories and History Scotland.
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