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An exclusive guide to a range of exciting destinations and activities across Scotland - all just a Scotrail train ride away
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The clinic also offers a range of therapies that concentrate on raising the potential of your mitochondria – elements present in every cell that are crucial for creating energy.
“Mitochondria are our body’s power plant,” explains Dr Schubert. “To boost their power, as well as helping reduce inflammation, we use treatments such as cryotherapy, hypoxic training, ozone treatment, and even different types of intravenous drips.”
Cryotherapy uses the application of extreme cold to reduce inflammation. Ozone treatment increases the amount of oxygen in the blood, which raises immunity and energy levels, and improves cognition.
Intravenous drip therapy delivers nutrients directly into the bloodstream to tackle digestive problems.
In hypoxic training for sportspeople, the amount of oxygen in the air is reduced – this aids performance as it increases blood flow, as well as speeding up recovery and strengthening the immune system.
In addition, guests are encouraged to take part in psychotherapy – what Mayrlife calls “emotional training”, sometimes with a psychologist, to help them deal with any mental health issues. “We want to help our guests to classify, feel and deal with their emotions properly again,” says Dr Schubert. “This is also an essential part of the holistic approach to healing the body.”
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ScotRail operated thousands of services all over Scotland every day, but its trains are so much more than just a way of getting from A to B.
Whenever you travel with ScotRail, you’re not only boosting your green credentials by reducing your carbon footprint, you are also helping to support hundreds of charities, community groups and businesses right across Scotland.
That’s because ScotRail is behind a series of ambitious projects and partnerships ranging from 'Adopt a Station' and 'Station Spaces' to 'Community Rail Partnerships' and Champions, all aimed at, supporting local communities, tackling deprivation and enriching the rail experience.
Last year ScotRail invested over £100,000 in its Adopt a Station programme, providing funding to more than 1,000 volunteers at 207 Scottish stations, enabling volunteers to take ownership of their local station and improve how it looks for the whole community.
Dumfries Adoptive Railway Gardeners (DARG) won the ScotRail Gold Adopted Station of the Year 2023 for their hard work and creativity. “ScotRail provides us with an annual budget which allows us to maintain and develop the station gardens and make them more sustainable and more eco-friendly,” explains DARG Secretary Ann Roberts. “The work we do enhances the station for the local community, and it gives our volunteers a sense of fulfilment, doing what they love best.”
Community partner:
ScotRail helps to fund a range of community projects and partnerships across Scotland
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The clinic takes a holistic approach to digestive health
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The picture-postcard setting delivers a feeling of wellbeing
And your railway station can be more than just the place where you hop on a train – it can be a vibrant community space too.
In Inverclyde, Friends of Wemyss Bay Station took on some empty rooms 15 years ago, creating a social hub to encourage people to come to the station regularly and support local authors and local artists.
“ScotRail provides us with the space, help and support to run our services, says Sheena Inglis. “We promote and enhance the station with artwork and flower and plant displays throughout the year and run a bookshop and gallery, providing information about the station, the local area and Bute. ScotRail trusts us to get on with the job.”
The company has also helped groups make use of untapped spaces in stations to boost wellbeing, playing a pivotal role in helping to convert a disused space at Saltcoats Station in North Ayrshire into Shibumi Karate Club.
“I looked at this building and saw that it was delipidated and unused,” explains club instructor John Deans. “ScotRail supported us from the off, helping us through the funding, planning and development to create a state-of-the-art gymnasium that now hosts eight clubs and a charity. It’s a fantastic facility for the local community and a safe place for groups to meet.”
’when you travel by train the journey is all part of the experience’
Training provider:
Street Soccer Scotland is one of ScotRail's National Charity Partners
When Timorous Beastie events director Stephen McDade wanted to open a coffee horsebox at Stirling Station, the ScotRail Commercial Team was ready to help out – with everything from affordable rent rates, business advice and ongoing support services.
The scheme is a great opportunity for third sector organisations and small businesses to make use of unoccupied spaces in stations and benefit from passenger footfall.
“I met with the ScotRail team and talked about my idea – from there it was a really smooth, enjoyable process,” explains McDade. “It’s a great way to drive businesses into the stations and provide an alternative offer for customers.”
Last year his team won Procurement Team of the Year at the Scottish Go Awards.
Reflecting on his career progression at ScotRail, he said, “I learned a lot from the people I worked with at every level and that put me in a strong position when applying for new roles.
“The initial investment ScotRail made, supporting me through my degree and the opportunities they have given me, gives you a real sense of loyalty to the company. I feel part of the railway family.
“The other aspect is the people you work with at ScotRail. When I moved here, I hardly knew anyone, but I have made so many friends through the railway – they are great friends, go-to people for me.
“It’s easy to think that the railway is only the roles that you see – but there are so many opportunities at ScotRail, everything from engineering and finance to marketing and commercial. They’re great to work for.”
’Today. more than 76% of Scotrail passenger journeys, and 45% of freight journeys are made on electric trains'
Towering tribute:
McCaig's Tower
and Battery Hill,
in Oban, Argyll
and Bute
ScotRail has just been named one of the UK’s top employers by global employers’ organisation the Top Employers Institute – the fifth consecutive year it has achieved this accolade.
Its reputation as an exceptional employer is borne out by the length of time staff spend with ScotRail – an average of 14.3 years. People tend to grow with the business, moving into new roles that are often in very different departments to the ones they first joined.
Operating a railway for the whole of Scotland takes lots of people with a variety of different skills from all backgrounds to fill roles such as drivers, conductors, ticket examiners and engineers – and that’s just for starters.
The publicly owned company currently employs around 5,000 people and has recruited hundreds of new staff in the last six months as part of its biggest recruitment drive in years.
ScotRail is committed to a workplace culture that embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging for everyone – a place where people are valued and supported so that they can achieve their full potential.
It has signed up to Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, achieved Menopause Friendly Accreditation and the National Centre for Diversity’s Leaders in Diversity award.
Action stations:
Members of the award-winning Dumfries Adoptive Railway Gardeners (DARG)
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When you travel with ScotRail, you are helping to support our communities, people and our journey to net zero, writes Annabelle Love
Childs' play:
Youngsters enjoying a train journey
The Scottish Football Museum, Hampden, Glasgow
Walk from Mount Florida Station: six minutes
Based within Hampden Park, Scotland’s national stadium, and less than half a mile from Mount Florida station, the Scottish Football Museum is a ‘must see’ for fans of the beautiful game and a fantastic day out.
Trace the history of football in Scotland from the 19th century to the present day through the thousands of objects on display. Sit in the original dressing room from the old Hampden or celebrate as Archie Gemmill scores one of the greatest ever goals in World Cup history, taking Scotland to a 3-2 win against Holland in 1978.
See the original Scottish Cup, the world’s oldest national trophy, and be inspired by a visit to the Scottish Football Hall of Fame, featuring players like Denis Law, Jim Baxter and Kenny Dalglish.
Loch Lomond, West Dunbartonshire
Walk from Balloch Station: 11 minutes
Balloch Station sits on the banks of the River Leven, close to picturesque Loch Lomond. Marking the boundary between the lowlands and the Highlands, Loch Lomond is the gateway to Scotland’s biggest National Park.
Just minutes from the station, it is one of the best places to head for outdoor activities, offering everything from kayak and canoe safaris to jet ski and speedboat hire. Climb aboard one of Sweeney’s Cruises from Balloch to sail around some of the loch’s 30 islands and enjoy stunning views of Ben Lomond and the Arrochar Alps.
Head to Loch Lomond Shores for retail therapy or explore the amazing underwater world at SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium – home to Blacktip sharks, rays and a host of other fascinating sea creatures.
Tamar Manoukian New Cumnock Pool, East Ayrshire
Walk from New Cumnock Station: eight minutes
Hop on the train to this hidden gem of an open-air swimming pool, Scotland’s only freshwater, outdoor heated lido. The water here is always kept at a balmy 30 degrees – so it’s warm come rain or shine.
The pool, which is run by The Prince’s Foundation, owners and operators of nearby Dumfries House, re-opened in May this year after essential repairs. It offers a full timetable of public swimming.
There are changing rooms, hot showers and a pool-side café serving drinks and snacks, so it is an ideal spot to enjoy a family day out. Why not try their ever-popular Swim Under The Stars for something a wee bit different?
Progression Bikes Scotland, Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross
Walk from Dunkeld & Birnam Station: 17 minutes
The waiting room and buildings at this picturesque station date back to 1856 and it was the last in Scotland to be lit by gas lights – right up to the early 1980s.
Head to Progression Bikes for everything from bike hire and purchase, to guiding, coaching and servicing. They cater for every skill level and have a full fleet of bikes available for hire, including electric ones. Guides and coaches can provide expert tuition and will also help you navigate the myriad estate tracks, bridleways, riverside trails and forest paths around Dunkeld and the Perthshire hills.
Popular trips include Tay Forest Park and Birnam Glen and Beaver Loch, Loch of the Lowes and the Osprey Centre.
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Art of the matter:
Visitors to the
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ScotRail’s Inspiration Hub has literally hundreds of ideas for places to visit and exciting activities all over Scotland – you will be amazed by where you can go and what you can do by train.
Find information about Things to Do, Events and Offers or read the Travel Blog to find a host of unique experiences that are all easily accessible by ScotRail services.
The Hub covers 12 regions across Scotland, which can be filtered by five categories: food, drink and shopping, history and culture, the outdoors, sport and family – so there is something for everyone, everywhere.
Visit scotrail.co.uk for more ideas and inspiration.
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HISTORY & CULTURE
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FOOD, DRINK &
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Good food: The Lobster Shack in North Berwick, East Lothian
OUTDOORS
Good food: The Lobster Shack in North Berwick, East Lothian
FAMILY
Good food: The Lobster Shack in North Berwick, East Lothian
SPORT
'Scotrail provides us with thespace, help and support to run our services.'
As a National Charity Partner, ScotRail helps Street Soccer Scotland players and staff to travel across the country providing specialist support and healthcare to the people who need it. The charity offers football themed training and personal development opportunities for socially disadvantaged groups.
“It’s not just about the football, we encourage people to sit and chat, so we can build that relationship and help them move on to the next stage,” says Ross Alexander, Street Soccer Scotland regional manager for Glasgow and West.
“Our partnership with ScotRail allows us to make considerable financial savings which in turn can be reinvested into our programmes, increasing our social impact.”
Karampal Sidhu joined ScotRail almost 20 years ago, after moving to Scotland from India to be with his wife.
He started as a part-time ticket examiner at Dundee Station, worked his way up through the company, and is now head of procurement and contracts.
In his first management role, as a performance improvement analyst, Sidhu, 43, looked at train delays caused by train defects – and quickly realised he would be able to suggest solutions if he had an
engineering qualification.
ScotRail supported him by sponsoring his part-time engineering degree at Napier University in Edinburgh and he also shadowed engineering technical teams to gain practical knowledge.
Since then, Sidhu has played a key role in other challenging projects and is currently overseeing the procurement support for new rolling stock procurement project – likely to be one of the largest Scottish Government-funded procurement projects in recent years.
Career journey:
Karampal Sidhu has risen from ticket examiner to Head of Procurement and contracts
SCOTRAIL IS ON TRACK FOR A GREEN FUTURE
Rail is already the most sustainable mode of public transport, contributing just 1.2% of Scotland’s overall transport carbon emissions compared to 40% contributed by cars.
Today, more than 76% of ScotRail passenger journeys are made on electric trains and 45% of freight journeys are electrified too.
Following the introduction of electric trains on local services between Barrhead and Glasgow in December 2023, the next phase of decarbonisation is well underway with delivery of the £140million East Kilbride Enhancement Project.
Working in partnership with First Bus, ScotRail has introduced new zero emissions vehicles to operate its Glasgow station link bus service.
It is trialling off-peak fares to encourage more people to leave their cars at home.
And it invests £40,000 annually to support its Biodiversity Improvement Programme, which has already created nine wildflower meadows, orchards and three ponds, delivered more than 750 dedicated volunteer hours and upskilled more than 190 volunteers in local communities.
So when you travel by train, you are helping support ScotRail’s journey to net zero – and helping combat climate change.
ScotRail has just been named one of the UK’s top employers by global employers’ organisation the Top Employers Institute – the fifth consecutive year it has achieved this accolade.
Its reputation as an exceptional employer is borne out by the length of time staff spend with ScotRail – an average of 14.3 years. People tend to grow with the business, moving into new roles that are often in very different departments to the ones they first joined.
Operating a railway for the whole of Scotland takes lots of people with a variety of different skills from all backgrounds to fill roles such as drivers, conductors, ticket examiners and engineers – and that’s just for starters.
The publicly owned company currently employs around 5,000 people and has recruited hundreds of new staff in the last six months as part of its biggest recruitment drive in years.
ScotRail is committed to a workplace culture that embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging for everyone – a place where people are valued and supported so that they can achieve their full potential.
It has signed up to Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, achieved Menopause Friendly Accreditation and the National Centre for Diversity’s Leaders in Diversity award.
For more information, visit www.scotrail.co.uk
Diverse workforce:
ScotRail employs people from a range of backtrounds
Customer service:
Stephen McDade opened a coffee horsebox at Stirling Station with ScotRail's help.
'The work we do enhances the station for the local community and it gives our volunteers a sense of fulfilment'
Karate kin:
ScotRail has provided financial support to the Shibumi Karate Club
'I met with the ScotRail team and talked about my idea - from there it was a really smooth, enjoyable process'