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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Daily Record
The 'peaceful' Scottish city hotel you can book for almost half price
The accomodation has been praised as "beautiful" and "quiet". A stay in a Scottish city hotel can currently be purchased for approximately half price. One recent visitor described the accommodation as "peaceful and comfortable". The Landmark Hotel is located on the outskirts of the centre of Dundee. It is situated within a converted 19th-century mansion in six acres of gardens. The hotel is currently offering a one-night stay for two for £69, plus a small admin fee, through Wowcher. This is a discount of 47 per cent, as usually an overnight stay is priced at £130. Included in the Wowcher deal is a stay for two people in a "chic guest room". Also included is a glass of Prosecco each upon arrival and a full breakfast in the morning, as well as a late 12pm check out. Visitors at The Landmark Hotel can make use of its heated indoor swimming pool, steam room, and fitness centre. Meanwhile, all rooms feature plush bedding, a flatscreen TV, and an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Guests can also choose to upgrade to add a two-course dinner each at the hotel's Garden Room Restaurant. The restaurant, which looks out over the surrounding gardens, specialises in fine dining with a focus on local and seasonal produce. Outside of the hotel, Dundee has no shortage of exciting activities. Visitors can browse the shops around its bustling city centre, as well as check out top attractions such as the V&A Dundee, RRS Discovery, and Dundee Science Centre. Most guests have given The Landmark Hotel positive feedback. The hotel has an overall rating of 3.5 out of five on Tripadvisor based on 316 reviews. One visitor posted: "For the price of this place, it is excellent. The pool is lovely (the chap on the pool desk in the morning was so friendly and chatty—honestly exactly what I needed in the morning to set my day off to a good start!) "The rooms were nothing to complain about, but my favourite thing was the surroundings. Loads of lovely trees everywhere meant that birdsong filled our room." On the other hand, a one-star review described the hotel as an "absolute joke of a stay". They added: "Stayed at this hotel a couple of times over the last few years, but this will definitely be my last!" Another positive review described the hotel as "peaceful and comfortable", adding: "The hotel is very beautiful, comfortable, and quiet. "The area around it is also calm with lovely gardens. The staff were friendly and helpful. "Everything was clean and well-maintained. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely come back again. Highly recommended!"
Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Bressie brings message of powerful mental health discussion to Leitrim during Health is Wealth event
Niall 'Bressie' Breslin brought his well known show 'Where is my Mind' to The Landmark Hotel on Saturday night as part of the annual Leitrim Health is Wealth event. In 2017, Hubert was named Leitrim Guardian Person of the Year for his work in the mental health sector for over 40 years. While chatting with his colleague Valerie Cogan, the idea of raising awareness of mental health struggles and the supports available was discussed. A few days later, Leitrim Health is Wealth was founded. The pair received very little funding and relied heavily on donations and the support of the local community to make the event possible. However, their aim remained clear - to start a conversation around mental health issues in an attempt to reduce stigma associated and to try and encourage people to believe that 'it was ok not to be ok and it was ok to look for help.' And since its foundation in 2017, the event has gone from strength to strength, growing in popularity each year. This year, acclaimed musician and mental health advocate, Niall Breslin, known as Bressie, brought his captivating podcast "Where Is My Mind?" to Leitrim on May 3, 2025, at the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon. The show which is free to attend was filled to capacity with a large crowd of people attending the important event. As a life transformation expert, Bressie has devoted his life to helping people reach their true unlimited potential. ADVERTISEMENT The evening was filled with both raw and uplifting moments, as Bressie blended music with compelling conversations. His aim with 'Where is my Mind' is to connect with the audience on a human level, helping individuals to recognise the importance of seeking help, opening up and taking steps towards self-care. Special guests on the night were former Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan and Dr Catherine Dolan, Consultant Psychiatrist with Sligo Leitrim Mental Health service who both gave insightful and thought provoking insights during the conversation with Bressie. The live performance combined Bressie's powerful music with his commitment to raising awareness about mental health. Local mental health organisations such as Mental Health Ireland, Samaritans, North West Stop and M-PACT were available on the night to shed light on the services that are available to those who need it. Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council Cllr Paddy O'Rourke said it is 'more than just an event' but an opportunity to work together to build a community where mental health is prioritised. He added everyone should feel valued and supported, encourage conversations and promote mental health and wellbeing. Olwny O'Toole, Health Ireland Co-ordination for Leitrim County Council praised the event. "When it comes to mental health, we still have a lot to learn and we were when the opportunity arose to work with Leitrim's Health is Wealth on this inspiring event.' Over the years, the event has seen Irish names from all walks of life taking to the stage to tell their story including Mary McElvoy, Oisin McConville, Charlie McGettigan, Alan Quinlan, Mickey Drennan and Valerie Cox. Ahead of the event, organiser Hubert McHugh, a retired community mental health nurse, called for a vital programme to be put in place aimed at reducing the number of suicides occurring in the local community. A call was also made for extra funding to be pumped into the mental health services in the Northwest, particularly in step down and community facilities for people who have been hospitalised due to mental health issues.
