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Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Award-winning holiday park next to one of UK's finest beaches set to triple in size – with 22 new lodges being built
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR holiday resort located next to one of the UK's top beaches is set to undergo an ambitious expansion. The award-winning park, made up of wooden cabins, will triple in size as 22 new lodges are added. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Whitekirk Hill is set to triple the amount of lodges on site with an ambitious new expansion Credit: Landal 5 Whitekirk Hill already has nine eco-friendly lodges, with 22 more planned as part of the project Credit: Landal Whitekirk Hill is located in East Lothian, Scotland, just an 11 minute drive from North Berwick. It first opened in 2019 following a £3 million renovation of the golf club which previously occupied the site. The location was converted into a modern family-friendly lifestyle hub, which includes a café, restaurant, indoor children's play area, spa, gym, and event spaces. In 2021, nine luxury eco-lodges were added to the property for overnight guests. Now Whitekirk Hill plans to add 22 more lodges, tripling the size of its accommodation. Plans were approved in April, consisting of 12 three-bedroom lodges and 10 one-bedroom micro lodges. And the resort reportedly plans to add an additional 10 lodges in the future. The news comes just weeks after the Wild Cairns Outdoor Activity Centre was opened at the 160-acre resort. This new addition features an axe-throwing area, an airsoft gun range with zombie targets, and a 1.5-mile obstacle course. Younger visitors can enjoy an indoor adventure playground with climbing structures and slides, perfect for colder days. Inside little-known seaside spot right next to the country's most iconic sites Guests can also enjoy garden games, which are available for hire for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. The resort boasts views of the nearby Tantallon Castle, the Bass Rock, and the Firth of Forth. Described as the place "where beauty meets adventure", Whitekirk Hill has been awarded a five star rating by the Scottish tourism board. And if that's not enough reasons to visit this stunning area, one of the UK's finest beaches is also located nearby. Tyninghame Links, also known as Ravensheugh Sands, is regarded as "one of the finest beaches in the south of Scotland", according to Visit East Lothian. The World's 50 Best Beaches The World's Best Beaches consulted more than 750 judges including travel journalists, influencers, and beach ambassadors to rank the beaches. Lucky Bay, Australia Source D'Argent, Seychelles Hidden, Philippines Whitehaven, Australia One Foot, Cook Islands Trunk, US Virgin Islands Honopu, Hawaii Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland Navagio Beach, Greece Balandra, Mexico Cala Goloritze, Italy Pipe Creek, Bahamas Pink, Indonesia Grace, Turks & Caicos Gardner, Ecuador Mcway, California Turquoise, Australia Le Morne, Mauritius Sancho, Brazil Seven Mile, Cayman Islands Lanikai, Hawaii Maya, Thailand Moro, Spain Kelingking, Indonesia Meads, Anguilla Flamenco, Puerto Rico Arena, Dominican Republic Little Hellfire, Australia Lazio, Seychelles Vaeroy, Norway Horseshoe, Bermuda Myrtos, Greece Hidden, Mexico Grand Anse, Grenada Xpu Ha, Mexico San Josef, Canada Matira, French Polynesia Capriccioli, Italy Pasjaca, Croatia Boulders, South Africa Salines, Martinique Champagne, Vanuatu Marinha, Portugal Balos, Greece Achmelvich, Scotland Kaputas, Turkey Radhangar, India Varadero, Cuba Piha, New Zealand Pink Sand, Bahamas Paths wind through the adjacent forest, emerging onto the huge sandy bay, with dramatic views of the Bass Rock. Visitors can park up nearby for just £3 for the entire day. And if you're a fan of the show Outlander, this area may look familiar to you. This stunning beach featured in season five, episode two, in what has been described as "one of the most dramatic scenes" of the series. Whitekirk Hill is located just 46 minutes from Edinburgh, and is well worth a day trip if you're in the area. 5 Whitekirk Hill has received a five star rating from the Scottish tourism board Credit: Landal 5 It is located near Ravensheigh Sands, regarded as one of Scotland's finest beaches Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Award-winning holiday park next to one of UK's finest beaches set to triple in size – with 22 new lodges being built
A POPULAR holiday resort located next to one of the UK's top beaches is set to undergo an ambitious expansion. The award-winning park, made up of wooden cabins, will triple in size as 22 new lodges are added. 5 Whitekirk Hill is set to triple the amount of lodges on site with an ambitious new expansion Credit: Landal 5 Whitekirk Hill already has nine eco-friendly lodges, with 22 more planned as part of the project Credit: Landal Whitekirk Hill is located in East Lothian, Scotland, just an 11 minute drive from It first opened in 2019 following a £3 million renovation of the golf club which previously occupied the site. The location was converted into a modern family-friendly lifestyle hub, which includes a café, restaurant, indoor children's play area, spa, gym, and event spaces. In 2021, nine luxury eco-lodges were added to the property for overnight guests. Read More On Holiday Resorts Now Whitekirk Hill plans to add 22 more lodges, tripling the size of its accommodation. Plans were approved in April, consisting of 12 three-bedroom lodges and 10 one-bedroom micro lodges. And the resort reportedly plans to add an additional 10 lodges in the future. The news comes just weeks after the Wild Cairns Outdoor Activity Centre was opened at the 160-acre resort. Most read in News Travel This new addition features an axe-throwing area, an airsoft gun range with zombie targets, and a 1.5-mile obstacle course. Younger visitors can enjoy an indoor adventure playground with climbing structures and slides, perfect for colder days. Inside little-known seaside spot right next to the country's most iconic sites Guests can also enjoy garden games, which are available for hire for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. The resort boasts views of the nearby Tantallon Castle, the Bass Rock, and the Firth of Forth. Described as the place "where beauty meets adventure", Whitekirk Hill has been awarded a five star rating by the Scottish tourism board. And if that's not enough reasons to visit this stunning area, one of the UK's finest beaches is also located nearby. Tyninghame Links, also known as Ravensheugh Sands, is regarded as "one of the finest beaches in the south of Scotland", according to The World's 50 Best Beaches The World's Best Beaches consulted more than 750 judges including travel journalists, influencers, and beach ambassadors to rank the beaches. Lucky Bay, Australia Source D'Argent, Seychelles Hidden, Philippines Whitehaven, Australia One Foot, Cook Islands Trunk, US Virgin Islands Honopu, Hawaii Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland Navagio Beach, Greece Balandra, Mexico Cala Goloritze, Italy Pipe Creek, Bahamas Pink, Indonesia Grace, Turks & Caicos Gardner, Ecuador Mcway, California Turquoise, Australia Le Morne, Mauritius Sancho, Brazil Seven Mile, Cayman Islands Lanikai, Hawaii Maya, Thailand Moro, Spain Kelingking, Indonesia Meads, Anguilla Flamenco, Puerto Rico Arena, Dominican Republic Little Hellfire, Australia Lazio, Seychelles Vaeroy, Norway Horseshoe, Bermuda Myrtos, Greece Hidden, Mexico Grand Anse, Grenada Xpu Ha, Mexico San Josef, Canada Matira, French Polynesia Capriccioli, Italy Pasjaca, Croatia Boulders, South Africa Salines, Martinique Champagne, Vanuatu Marinha, Portugal Balos, Greece Achmelvich, Scotland Kaputas, Turkey Radhangar, India Varadero, Cuba Piha, New Zealand Pink Sand, Bahamas Paths wind through the adjacent forest, emerging onto the huge sandy bay, with dramatic views of the Bass Rock. Visitors can park up nearby for just £3 for the entire day. And if you're a fan of the show Outlander, this area may look familiar to you. This stunning beach featured in season five, episode two, in what has been described as "one of the most dramatic scenes" of the series. Whitekirk Hill is located just 46 minutes from Edinburgh, and is well worth a day trip if you're in the area. 5 Whitekirk Hill has received a five star rating from the Scottish tourism board Credit: Landal 5 It is located near Ravensheigh Sands, regarded as one of Scotland's finest beaches Credit: Alamy 5 Ravensheugh Sands featured as the backdrop during a dramatic episode of Outlander Credit: Starz Entertainment
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC TV star lifts lid on neurodiversity battle as she admits 'I have ADHD'
Welsh star Gwyneth Keyworth stars opposite Timothy Spall in Death Valley as copper Janie Mallowan. But the actress says she'd make a terrible real-life detective due to her ADHD. Being neurodivergent has its complications - actress Gwyneth Keyworth recently admitted that her condition is sometimes difficult to handle. Gwyneth Keyworth, whose credits include Game Of Thrones, Hidden and the West End production of To Kill A Mockingbird stars opposite Timothy Spall in BBC One 's new drama, Death Valley, which blends nail-biting suspense, crime and comedy. Timothy Spall needs no introduction. From embodying Peter Pettigrew in Harry Potter to portraying acclaimed artist JM Turner in Mr Turner, the BAFTA -winning actor is a true screen chameleon. But in the BBC 's new six-part series Death Valley, Timothy is swapping drama for comedy. Gwyneth, 34, admits she was surprised Timothy was able to tap into the show's comedic tone. 'I hadn't seen him do much comedy, but he's really funny,' she says. 'It was a delight and an honour to work with him.' In Death Valley, Gwyneth plays detective Janie Mallowan, and when Janie's investigation into the apparent suicide of a businessman leads her to John's door, the case – and her career – take an odd turn. Off-screen, however, Gwyneth, 30, confesses she couldn't be more different to Janie. "I'm definitely not built for detective work,' says Gwyneth. 'I have ADHD, I can't keep track of anything!' Timothy, on the other hand, plays John Chapel, a retired actor who starred in fictional detective TV show Caesar, and who now lives in semi-reclusive anonymity – talking mostly to a stray cat and nursing a slightly inflated ego. 'He's itching to use his psychological skills as an actor, but he's conceited about it,' Timothy, 68, says. ' It's nice to poke fun at certain aspects of actors, like their overinflated views of themselves. John really thinks he's a serious intellect.' But there's more to John's eccentricities than meets the eye. 'He's frustrated but he's pretending he isn't,' Timothy says. 'We eventually find out why he really retired and why he feels this way.' To bring John to life, Timothy borrowed from a host of real-life actors – though he's tight-lipped about who inspired the quirks. 'It's quite a long list of excellent actors who have played various characters,' he says. Over six episodes, the pair delve into several mysteries, each one drawing them closer as allies. 'They're both eccentric characters and incredibly clever,' says Timothy. 'They do a great job as detectives. There's a huge generational gap between them – but not emotionally. They have a sibling quality. They're both really childish.' For Gwyneth, Janie and John are more alike than viewers may think. 'They're both slightly peculiar people who are grieving something,' she explains. 'They find it hard to see each other's faults because they know they have the same. They're a little pedantic and tunnel-minded but their friendship is what brings them out of loneliness. They've been looking for someone to reach out to.' That emotional connection plays a key role in grounding the show's otherwise whimsical tone. 'He doesn't patronise Janie,' Timothy adds. 'It's almost like a meeting of the souls. There's a lot of hidden affection in their relationship.' However, much like John, Janie is keeping her own secrets. Producer Madeline Addy hints there are deeper layers to Janie. 'There's one big whodunnit throughout the show that involves Janie. It seeds itself in the six episodes. So there's quite a lot going on,' says Madeline. Timothy, meanwhile, enjoyed the pace of shooting the show. 'It felt like filming a new movie every week,' he says. For all the on-screen tension and mystery, filming for Death Valley in Wales was anything but bleak, giving Gwyneth the opportunity to return to her roots. 'It's nice to be home, even if it rains,' she says. Still, even that couldn't be guaranteed. Series creator Paul Doolan – best known for Bloods – learned the hard way not to rely on the Welsh weather. He explains, 'We needed torrential rain for one big scene and it was like Barbados!' Despite the curveball, Paul was determined to inject some comedy into the murder-mystery formula. 'A lot of modern murder shows are relentlessly grim. We just wanted a bit of comedy,' he says. That insight partly came from his time on Bloods, where he worked with real paramedics. 'They've seen the worst of everything, and yet they're always joking,' he says. 'It's how people cope, it comes into every career.' To capture the uniquely Welsh sense of humour, Paul enlisted comedian and writer Sian Harries. 'That freed things up. It heightened everything,' he says. Gwyneth agrees, 'Sian's additions really made it feel Welsh and true to life.' On set, Timothy kept spirits high, sometimes spoiling Gwyneth's composure. 'There was one scene where he skipped down the stairs and I just lost it,' she says. Their rapport wasn't built from scratch as Gwyneth had previously worked with Timothy's actor son Rafe in To Kill A Mockingbird. But they're not the only familiar faces in Death Valley. Gavin & Stacey stars Melanie Walters and Steffan Rhodri, The Pact's Alexandria Riley and Car Share actress Sian Gibson ensure the show's supporting characters are just as colourful – and funny. With a smart script, stunning scenery and a funny and fresh take on detective drama, Death Valley sits between Broadchurch and Only Murders In The Building – but with a distinctive Welsh flavour.
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘A nostalgic British holiday': The seaside town with one of Europe's best beaches – that gets country's first sunrise
OUR new column gives you the lowdown on what to see and do in your favourite holiday hotspots. This week we're heading closer to home with a staycation spotlight on Gorleston in Norfolk. 3 This week we are shining a spotlight on the Norfolk town of Gorleston Credit: Alamy 3 A stop at the Pavilion Theatre is a must The Sun's Head of Travel Lisa Minot often visits the seaside town. She said: "If you're craving a little nostalgic look at how we holidayed before the advent of package holidays to the Med, then Gorleston ticks every box. "I was entranced with this little slice of old-school seaside fun from the moment I saw my kids scamper onto the broad sweep of sandy beach. "We were blessed with a very untypically sunny day and after sandcastles were made and destroyed, it was an easy stroll through the lovely gardens in search of ice cream. "It may be just half an hour from the bright lights of Great Yarmouth but with my little ones in tow, the relaxed, family-friendly focussed Gorleston gave us a chance to pause and relax." MUST SEE/DO Just a few miles from the action of Great Yarmouth's Golden Mile, Gorleston-on-Sea offers a quieter stretch of golden sand with a huge bay. The coastal town features in Tripadvisor's annual Travellers Choice Best of the Best Beaches list for 2025. It was named 23rd best beach in Europe and one of only two UK spots featured on the list. It boasts cliff-top gardens and a grand promenade perfect for walking and cycling. An unspoilt gem of a resort, it is easy to see why Gorleston's charm caught the eye of director Danny Boyle, who used it as a backdrop to feelgood film Yesterday. HIDDEN GEM The Gorleston Pavilion, an Edwardian seaside theatre, features an eclectic mix of plays, pantomimes, musicals and an unmissable Summer Show which runs every Tuesday from May 6 to October 7 this year. This gorgeous old theatre seats 300 cabaret style at candlelit tables and is all on one level, making it fully accessible to wheelchairs. Drinks are served to your table by friendly bar staff. Discover UK's Best Beaches: Hidden Gems Revealed The adjacent bandstand has summer concerts throughout the main season so you can bring a chair and a picnic and listen to the music while overlooking Gorleston beach. BEST VIEW The best views can be found from Gorleston's cliff top towards the southern end, providing great vistas of the sandy beach and the gentle rolling waves of the North Sea. RATED RESTAURANT Family-run The Shed Tapas on the quay side is a surprise treat and serves an excellent choice of small dish. Mediterranean tapas including favourites such as chorizo in cider, padron peppers, patatas bravas, garlic prawns plus daily specials. BEST BAR The Cliff Hotel's restaurant and bar is the place for beach views and drinks can be enjoyed on the terrace on warmer days. It's a fabulous spot to while away a few hours over a beer or glass of wine or two. It also serves a great range of cocktails. HOTEL PICK Cast and crew for Danny Boyle's Yesterday movie spent a month at The Pier Hotel and the hotel and beach both feature in the film. A key scene was shot from the balcony overlooking the beach, where 6,000 local people responded to Danny's call for a lively crowd to dance and have fun as the film's star Himesh Patel and a band performed The Beatles' song Help! for them. The hotel is just a few metres from the beach and has wonderful sea views, 21 bedrooms, an elegant restaurant and spacious bar.
Extra.ie
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
These New Puritans set to return to Irish shores after 17 years
Tickets start at €28 and are now on sale via Ticketmaster English band These New Puritans will play at The Workman's Club in Dublin on Monday, November 10, 2025. The duo of twin brothers George and Jack Barnett is due to release their fifth studio album, Crooked Wing, on May 23 via Domino Records. The record is their first in six years and features contributions from singer Caroline Polachek and jazz bassist Chris Laurence. Jack says the album began with a field recording of a church bell in Greece, which 'set much of the album in motion.' As stated by a press release, the project 'ranges from the brutal to the beautiful' and cements the band's 'reputation for visionary music that defies categorisation and convention'. Their latest single from Crooked Wing is 'A Season in Hell', featuring driving, aggressive drumming which contrasts sharply with the quiet, heavenly tone of the other tracks on the album. Hailing from Essex, These New Puritans are known for blending classical instruments with electronic production and industrial sounds. 'We've always had that balance between the sublime and the filth,' says George, 'music should flow out of your life, it shouldn't be a separate activity.' Crooked Wing is produced by Jack alongside Graham Sutton (Bark Psychosis), who reunites with the band after previous collaborations on Hidden (2010) and Field Of Reeds (2013). Tickets for their upcoming show in The Workman's Club can be found here.
