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Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Our murals may divide opinion, but they are as much part of this place and its story as basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway
A lot of things bring tourists to Northern Ireland. This summer's numbers have been boosted by Portrush hosting The Open, adding to the annual flow of visitors arriving on cruise ships in Belfast.
The Herald Scotland
25-07-2025
- The Herald Scotland
What does US President Donald Trump own in Scotland?
Menie House, now known as Macleod House and Lodge, has been turned into a five-star hotel. When he originally purchased the property in 2006 Mr Trump spoke of adding a hotel and hundreds of vacation homes to the complex, but these have not been built. In latest accounts filed with Companies House the resort posted a loss of £1.4m in 2023 on turnover of £3.7m, its 11th straight year of losses. It is listed as having an asset value of £37m and 84 employees. Trump Turnberry The Trump Organisation purchased this 800-acre Turnberry Hotel and Golf Resort in 2014. The group says it has since invested £200m in the hotel and Ailsa golf course, which re-opened in June of this year after the latest round of renovations. The South Ayrshire course has been the stage for four Open Championships but the competition has not returned to Turnberry since 2009 when Stewart Cink took home the Claret Jug. Mr Trump is expected to use this week's visit to continue pressure for the return of The Open to Turnberry, but officials at governing body the R&A say the venue faces logistical challenges. Donald Trump at his Turnberry golf resort in 2015 (Image: PA) In addition to the Ailsa, King Robert the Bruce and Arran golf courses, the purchase of the resort included the 192-room hotel, the ruins of Turnberry Castle, and a the iconic lighthouse built in 1873 by the family of Robert Louis Stevenson. The resort is operated by SLC Turnberry Limited, which in turn is 100% owned by Golf Recreation Scotland Limited. SLC Turnberry made a loss of £1.7m in 2023, while Golf Recreation Scotland reported a profit of £3.8m, up from £186,000 the previous year.
Daily Mirror
24-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Inside incredible five-star hotel Rory McIlroy stayed in for The Open Championship
Rory McIlroy was given a hero's welcome at Royal Portrush during The Open Championship, where he stayed at a brand new five-star hotel overlooking the famous course Rory McIlroy and his family enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel during this year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush. The golfing superstar, originally from Holywood just outside Belfast, opted to stay near the course rather than commute from home, which is roughly an hour away from the renowned Dunluce Links. McIlroy, the recipient of a career grand slam in April of this year, chose the Dunluce Lodge for its proximity to the action. Perched with views over the fourth fairway of Portrush, the Lodge opened its doors in time for the 153rd Open Championship - which was won by Scottie Scheffler. The lavish establishment, owned by a US investment group, boasts 35 suites, a cutting-edge spa, and even its own nine-hole putting green among other top-class facilities, reports Belfast Live. Room rates at the retreat range from £350 to £955 per night, varying with room selection and demand. The hotel also offers an exclusive private lodge with eight suites, believed to be where McIlroy and his family resided as he made an emotional return to his home. Constructed at a cost exceeding £14million, Dunluce Lodge is set to benefit from the recent boom in golf tourism spurred by the Open Championship. The Lodge shared a moment on social media, posting a picture of McIlroy with their staff that said: "What an unforgettable week. It was an incredible honour to host Rory McIlroy and his family at Dunluce Lodge during The Open." They added: "Welcoming one of golf's all-time greats, just steps from Royal Portrush Golf Club was truly special for our entire team. Thank you, Rory, for choosing to stay with us. We hope it felt like home." McIlroy was greeted with rapturous applause at Royal Portrush as he became the centre of attention, with massive crowds trailing him throughout the tournament. The Holywood-born star looked set to make a run for the Claret Jug once more, but despite his best efforts, he couldn't quite catch up to Scottie Scheffler, who led the major championship from the outset. Reflecting on the event, McIlroy, who finished tied for seventh, said: "It's been an awesome week. I've gotten everything I wanted out of this week apart from a Claret Jug, and that's just because one person was just a little bit better than the rest of us. "It's been an amazing week. I feel so thankful and just so lucky that I get to do this, I get to do this in front of this crowd. Hopefully I'll have one or two Opens left here, if the RandA decide to keep coming back, probably one while I'm still competitive and another one while I'm more grey than I already am. "It's just been incredible to come back here and to play and at least feel like I had a chance today going out there. Just an awesome week."
