about the competition
Welcome to the So Close To Home competition, in partnership with VisitScotland and the Daily Record.
Have you got a fantastic Scottish holiday snap? Or a photo of your favourite place in Scotland? Perhaps you've recently enjoyed a great Scottish day out? Or have a great photo of an iconic Scottish landmark?
If so, get your photos uploaded to www.soclosetohome.co.uk and be in with a chance of winning the second of three fantastic prizes.
The site is easy to use - just upload your pictures and join in the fun, add your comments to other people's pictures, rate them and keep a note of your favourites. If you see a picture you know a friend would like, it's easy just to send the link to them.
Once all entries have been received, judging will take place and a winner will be selected by a panel from VisitScotland and the Daily Record. Winners will be notified by e-mail within 2 weeks of the closing date.
So, it's cameras at the ready and send us your favourite Scottish pictures!
Closing dates for the prizes are as follows:
- Summer prize - 1 July - 22 August 2010
- Autumn prize: 23 August - 31 October
- Winter prize: 1 November - 29 January 2011
Nairn Golf Festival
Win a fantastic two-night break to the Nairn Golf Festival
Kick-start your golf season with a unique golfing experience for two people during the Nairn Golf Festival. Included in the prize are rounds on the stunning links courses at Nairn and Nairn Dunbar Golf Clubs, as well as two nights bed-and-breakfast accommodation at Sandown House.
Taking place from 11-15 April 2011, The Nairn Golf Festival offers a range of exciting events designed to help you prepare for the start of the golfing season.
Sandown House, Sandown Farm Lane, Nairn, IV12 5NE
T: 01667 451363 / 07889 181605
Check out http://www.sandownhouse.com
What's more the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) have offered the winners free admission to the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre and Brodie Castle, both located near Nairn.
Brodie Castle
Home of the Brodie family for generations, this fine 16th century tower is set in peaceful parkland with sheltered woodland walks.
Culloden
The exciting new Culloden Battlefield visitor centre and exhibition opened in December 2007 and is a moving insight into this most notorious battle.
In addition, winners can enjoy lunch at Culloden courtesy of The National Trust for Scotland.
Terms & Conditions
1. The prize must be taken during the week of The Nairn Golf Festival and offers two complimentary green fees for two people at Nairn and Nairn Dunbar Golf Clubs
2. The prize is for two people sharing one room at Sandown House inclusive of breakfast only and must be taken on consecutive nights.
3. Lunch at Culloden is to the value of £30.