Win the Ultimate Sleep with Caledonian Sleeper

Friday 15th March is World Sleep Day and this year Caledonian Sleeper will be celebrating the joy of a great night’s sleep by partnering up with Glencraft, The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, ARRAN Sense of Scotland and Six by Nico to give one lucky person the chance to win a fantastic prize.

Room in Marcliffe hotel

There’s nothing better than a great night’s sleep and that’s why here at Caledonian Sleeper we use handcrafted Glencraft mattresses onboard our Sleeper train and ARRAN Sense of Scotland toiletries to ensure our guests can relax and snooze their way overnight to their destination in comfort and style.

Glencraft next to loch

Established in Aberdeen Scotland since 1843, Glencraft has crafted luxury handmade mattresses for some of the most luxurious hotels like The Marcliffe and residential, and hospitality venues including the fabulous Caledonian Sleeper. Awarded the Royal Warrant in 1996, Glencraft is proud to be a part of the sleeper journey transforming our rooms into a sleep sanctuary.

The Marcliffe Hotel

Marcliffe Hotel Aberdeen

Aberdeen’s only 5-star accommodation, The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa is situated just 10 minutes from the city in 8 acres of picturesque grounds. Offering a luxurious yet relaxed atmosphere this Scottish Country hotel is ideally located for exploring the famous Royal Deeside. With 40 individual suites and bedrooms featuring the bespoke ‘Glencraft x Marcliffe’ mattresses, the hotel offers guests a welcoming and pet-friendly stay, with a first class dining experience, lounge and bar, and spa to enjoy.

Room in Marcliffe hotel

ARRAN Sense of Scotland

ARRAN Sense of Scotland After the Rain set

ARRAN Sense of Scotland’s vibrant and evocative fragrance collections are inspired by and made locally at Home Farm on the Isle of Arran, using the pure freshwater of the Isle of Arran.

Transport yourself to the serenity of a summer garden on the Isle of Arran following a rain shower with our signature After the Rain fragrance. Its warm and inviting scent will captivate your senses with its elegant floral and citrus blend. Enjoy the refreshing aroma of lime and rose, fused effortlessly with a smooth sandalwood fragrance and our very own freshwater. Alluring and long-lasting, this unchanged scent had continued to stand the test of time since 1989. Inspired by Nature. Proudly made in Scotland.

Six by Nico

Six by Nico - 6th course of Hanoi menu

Six by Nico offers a dynamic dining experience with a new six-course tasting menu that changes every six weeks across the United Kingdom.

Recent experiences include Tokyo, Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Guilty Pleasures and Street Food.

Our ultimate sleeper prize includes:

  • A complimentary return journey on the Caledonian Sleeper for two in a Club room with en-suite, breakfast included and priority club car access
  • A handcrafted Glencraft Mattress for the ultimate night’s sleep
  • An overnight stay at the 5 Star Marcliffe Hotel and Spa for two
  • A hamper of ARRAN Sense of Scotland’s bestselling After the Rain collection worth over £200
  • Dinner for two at Six by Nico (no drinks included)

 

The prize draw will close on 11.59pm GMT on 29 March 2024 and the winner will be contacted by 5pm GMT on 1st April 2024.

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Win a trip to Inverness with Take A Break

We’ve teamed up with Take A Break magazine to offer one lucky winner a trip for two from London to Inverness to stay at the four star MacDonald Drumossie Hotel including £200 spending money!

Take a Break logo

The winner will travel from London Euston to Inverness in a Club En-Suite Room with guest lounge access at London Euston and Inverness and complimentary breakfast. The winner will also receive dinner on board the Caledonian Sleeper on the return leg.

When you arrive at your destination, you’ll stay at Macdonald Drumossie Hotel, set in nine acres of parkland and looking out towards the coastline of the Moray Firth. Close to several world-renowned golf courses, the hotel is also the perfect base for exploring Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands.

MacDonald Drumassie Hotel Inverness

Breakfast and dinner in The Grill Room restaurant is included, along with £200 spending money. Sample the finest Scottish produce with modern takes on classics such as the Arbroath smokie. And that’s not all! Also included in the prize are chocolates and a whisky flight — or tasting — from the whisky bar! Perfect!

Travel is in accordance with www.sleeper.scot/terms-and-conditions.
The prize must be used any time before the end of December 2024, excluding 29 March to 12 April, 28 June to 31 August, 14 to 25 October, and 23 to 26 December, and subject to availability.

Entry is via Take A Break (Issue 3) by completing the crossword (page 43), getting the letters in the yellow boxes and completing the entry form on page 57 or on Take A Break’s website.

Good luck!

Win a return journey onboard the Caledonian Sleeper with Cycling UK

We are delighted to be supporting Cycling UK by giving one lucky person the chance to win a return journey for two in a Club En-Suite room onboard the Caledonian Sleeper as part of their New Year Raffle.

Cycling UK logo

Cycling UK has championed the cause of cycling for more than 140 years. They promote all forms of cycling, protect the interests of existing and would-be cyclists, and inspire people across the UK to discover the joys of cycling.

As part of Cycling UK’s fundraising activities the charity will raffle the return journey onboard the Caledonian Sleeper as one of 20 prizes available. Raffle tickets are available for sale for £1 each on their website until 28th February 2024. Every individual can enter up to 100 times.

Club Room

BUY YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS HERE

Terms and conditions apply.

The lucky winner will be contact by Cycling UK before 8th March 2024.

Good luck!

Caledonian Sleeper raises £6090 for Give A Dog A Bone

Caledonian Sleeper has provided a significant contribution to the Scottish loneliness charity Give a Dog a Bone. Through generous donations, £6,090 has successfully been raised to support the charity’s ongoing work.

Managing Director Caledonian Sleeper and Louise Russell – Founder, Trustee and Chief Executive of Give a Dog a Bone with Cooper with two digs at Glasgow Central

The donations allowed Give a Dog a Bone to hold two separate raffle competitions, each contributing to the impressive total raised. One raffle featured a bottle of limited-edition single cask single malt whisky, a creation in collaboration with Annandale Distillery to commemorate Caledonian Sleeper’s 150th anniversary. The second raffle offered a pair of return tickets on board the iconic Caledonian Sleeper train.

Managing Director Caledonian Sleeper and Louise Russell – Founder, Trustee and Chief Executive of Give a Dog a Bone with Cooper with two digs at Glasgow Central

The funds raised will be channelled into Give a Dog a Bone’s community space project, which allows older adults to socialise in a safe space, learn new skills, and alleviate loneliness through animal companionship. The charity currently provides community spaces in Shawlands, Troon and Alloa where adults over 60 are welcomed each day to relax and enjoy the company of dogs, staff and volunteers. Many of the individuals who engage with the charity live alone and the community spaces therefore provide much needed social interaction and companionship to help tackle the adverse effects of loneliness.

Kathryn Darbandi, Managing Director for Caledonian Sleeper, commented: “Caledonian Sleeper is proud to have supported Give a Dog a Bone for the past four years. It’s heartening to see the positive impact our contributions have on the charity’s vital work in alleviating loneliness.”

Louise Russell, Founder and Chief Executive at Give a Dog a Bone, said: “We are incredibly grateful to have the continued support of Caledonian Sleeper. Donations such as this allow us to continue welcoming people into our community spaces each day, as well as caring for our companion dogs who provide happiness to the lives of so many people.”

Millburn Academy students visit Parliament

A group of high school students from Millburn Academy in Inverness took the Caledonian Sleeper service to London during a Politics field trip to visit the Houses of Parliament.

Drew Hendry MP, their local representative for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey, met them off the train ahead of a guided tour of Parliament

Millburn Academy has opted to reduce their carbon footprint by travelling with Caledonian Sleeper as part of their desire to embrace greener travel options.

Millburn Academy students standing next to Caledonian Sleeper at Euston

Jason McClurg, Teacher of Modern Studies, Politics and History at Millburn Academy, said: “We were thrilled to have the opportunity to make this memorable journey from Inverness to London with Caledonian Sleeper, and for some of the pupils, it was their first time travelling on Caledonian Sleeper.

“They work extremely hard in class, and they were excellent ambassadors for our school and our area whilst on this trip. I am very proud of each of them.

“The service provides a direct link from the Scottish Highlands to our UK capital, and being able to hop on the train at Inverness is not only convenient but also a much greener option than flying.”

Drew Hendry MP added: “It was great to welcome students and staff from Millburn Academy to Parliament this week, as part of their ongoing studies into democracy.

“How fantastic is it that they were able to use the Sleeper to travel down!

“Young people are leading the way when it comes to climate change and making environmentally friendly decisions, and I am sure this played a big part in the organisation of their trip.

“The Caledonian Sleeper truly is a fantastic service, offering accessibility to and from the Highlands creating a welcome travel link with London.”

Steven Marshall, Head of Sales & Marketing for Caledonian Sleeper, added: ” We were so pleased to hear that Millburn Academy chose Caledonian Sleeper as their mode of transport. We hope more schools will be inspired by their approach and I hope the pupils enjoyed their journey and have a fantastic time in London.”

Win a return journey onboard the Caledonian Sleeper with Give a Dog a Bone

We are delighted to be supporting Give a Dog a Bone, one of our official charity partners once again, giving one lucky person the chance to win a return journey for two in a Club en-suite room onboard the Caledonian Sleeper.

Give a dog a bone logo

Give a Dog a Bone is one of Caledonian Sleeper’s official charity partners and do great work tackling loneliness and animal rehoming by supporting the over 60s to afford a rescue pet companion. As part of its fundraising activities the charity will raffle the return journey onboard the Caledonian Sleeper with tickets available for sale for £10 each on their website from 1st November until the 12th November.

Club Room

Buy your raffle ticket here.

To find out more about how you can purchase your ticket and be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize, visit the Give a Dog a Bone website.

The lucky winner will be drawn on Thursday 16th November 2023. Good Luck!