ecoescape news archive
July - 2010
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Sustainable future for Northern Ireland’s wild fowl | Published: 14th July 2010
Since its purchase by the WWT in 1990, however, Castle Espie in Northern Ireland has been defined by a commitment to sustainability and environmental preservation. Thanks to two decades of dedicated conservation work the area now boasts Ireland’s largest collection of wildfowl and is renowned as the wintering ground for almost 95% of the world’s population of light-bellied Brent Geese who make the heroic 3000km journey from the Canadian Arctic to Strangford Lough each year.
June - 2010
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Copenhagen for Foodies | Published: 23rd June 2010
Ten days of extraordinary gastronomic experiences await you when Copenhagen Cooking celebrates gastronomy with an extensive food festival. The Danish capital invites everyone to join a celebration of the Nordic kitchen when the annual food festival, Copenhagen Cooking, takes place from 20th to 29th August 2010.
May - 2010
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Discover the Magnetic North | Published: 17th May 2010
Explore the wild places of the North with Ecoescape’s new sister company.
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Camping pods for the not-so-brave | Published: 17th May 2010
Nestled on the stunning National Trust-owned campsites of Great Langdale, Wasdale and Low Wray, the ergonomically designed wooden pods sit cozily, almost camouflaged, amongst the trees.
November - 2009
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Hotel Rafayel - London’s new eco hotel | Published: 27th November 2009
Kate Monson attends the launch of a brand new eco-hotel on London’s South Bank.
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Head for the hills… without the car | Published: 18th November 2009
Helpful advice for reaching some of the UK’s wild places by train and public transport.
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Cornwall Tourism Heroine highly commended | Published: 17th November 2009
Tourism industry heroine Manda Brookman of CoaST is highly commended at the Responsible Tourism Awards.
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Mazzard Farm takes top prize | Published: 3rd November 2009
Ecoescape member Mazzard Farm takes the top prize at the South West Tourism Awards.
October - 2009
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Cruising with wildlife to Amsterdam | Published: 12th October 2009
Kash gives his account of his wildlife cruise from Newcastle to Amsterdam on board the DFDS.
September - 2009
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Winners named in Geotourism challenge | Published: 10th September 2009
The winners are named in the second Geotourism Challenge sponsored by the National Geographic Society.
July - 2009
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Eco Award for Bryn Bella Guest House | Published: 15th July 2009
Ecoescape member, Bryn Bella Guest House was awarded the accolade of ‘Most Sustainable B&B’ by the Green Snowdonia Tourism Awards
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Recycled art trail hits South Devon | Published: 1st July 2009
Now in its fifth year, art works created for TRAIL will be in place along the South Devon coast linking Shaldon, Teignmouth and Dawlish for seven weeks from Sunday 19 July to Sunday 6 September 2009.
June - 2009
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Rabbies honoured for dedication to conservation charity | Published: 26th June 2009
Ecoescape member and Edinburgh-based tour company Rabbie’s Trail Burners was honoured by conservation charity Trees for Life earlier this month for supporting its work on one of the largest areas in the UK ever bought for forest restoration.
May - 2009
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Green travel guide round-up | Published: 18th May 2009
A round-up of green travel guides in 2009.
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Winners Of Visit Scotland’s First Food Tourism Award Announced | Published: 8th May 2009
Chocolate maker and café, Cocoa Mountain has been announced as the first ever winner of VisitScotland’s Food Tourism Award. Based in Durness on the north coast of Scotland, the business received the award at a ceremony on 7th May 2009.
February - 2009
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Brecon Beacons to create ‘Sense of Place’ | Published: 22nd February 2009
A new sustainable tourism project launches in the Brecon Beacons.
January - 2009
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Insurance for ‘slow travellers’ | Published: 27th January 2009
A green insurance provider that rewards travellers who do not fly is reporting a huge increase this summer in the number of holiday makers going green.
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Eco Lodge Achieves First 5 Star Grading in West Wales | Published: 23rd January 2009
Ecoescape member Preseli Venture Eco Lodge in Pembrokeshire has become the first activity centre in West Wales to gain 5 stars.
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Valentine Tipi for Two? | Published: 21st January 2009
This Valentine’s Day treat a loved one to an ecoescape under canvas. With views out to the North Yorkshire countryside, the tipis at Pinewood are a perfect location to spend a romantic weekend away.
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New Ownership for Deepdale | Published: 21st January 2009
Eco-friendly hostel, Deepdale in North Norfolk, has announced new ownership from February this year.
ecoescape news
14th July 2010
Sustainable future for Northern Ireland’s wild fowl
23rd June 2010
Copenhagen for Foodies
17th May 2010
Discover the Magnetic North
17th May 2010
Camping pods for the not-so-brave
27th November 2009
Hotel Rafayel - London’s new eco hotel
18th November 2009
Head for the hills… without the car
