Scotland Hour May 2013: Walks, Trails and Climbs

Join us for the Scottish tourism and travel Twitter chat #scotlandhour on Wednesday 29th May 2013 from 9-10pm GMT.

The May 2013 theme for #scotlandhour is Walks, Trails and Climbs in Scotland.

We’re walking, traversing, climbing, hiking and wandering our way around Scotland this month! We want to share experiences of where we’ve been and which paths we should be taking!

If you haven’t participated in #scotlandhour yet or you’re not aware of the new format, here’s how it works:

The hosts of #ScotlandHour: @BairdTravels, @ScotlandHour @HIEHamilton, @AileenLamb, myself, @lesleyjudge, @SusanMcNaughton and @FionaDrane will Tweet out a series of 5 questions: at 9:00 pm, 9:10 pm, 9:20 pm, 9:30 pm, 9:40 pm.

For example:

Q1: Where is your favourite holiday place in Scotland and why? #ScotlandHour

Follow the Q1 question prompt and to signpost, so that we know everyone’s responding to the same question, reply with your corresponding “A1”, for example – and don’t forget to include the hashtag at the end:

A1: We love Loch Lomond because of the great views and walks! #ScotlandHour

Every 10 minutes there will be a new question, eg Q2, Q3, etc, prompting an answer labelled “A2”, “A3” etc – and 10 minutes for you to Tweet your responses before we all start answering the next question.

From 9:50 pm the remaining 10 minutes of the hour return to the free format, so that contributors can add comments, catch up in a general way and just enjoy the #Scotlandhour chat! However this month, because walking and climbing are such popular activities in Scotland, there are 6 questions.

May’s #scotlandhour is special too because fans can also join us for a Tweet-Up on Wednesday 29th May, at Glasgow’s 29 Studios @29studios in Miller Street, from 7.30pm. There are still places if you wish to attend – click here for details and tweet @bairdtravels to confirm your attendance.

Scotland Hour Questions for Wednesday 29th May, 9-10pm GMT

Q1. Which is your favourite long distance path and have you walked it all?
Q2. Share a great easy walk for families and kids in your area.
Q3. Recommend a walk accessible from a town/city via public transport.
Q4. Climbing in #scotland. Where to start and what do you recommend?
Q5. Nature walks and trails – which would you recommend and why?
Q6. What’s your favourite city walk or walking tour?

Free chat this month from 10pm.

Tips and Info:

Check out the set questions in advance, if you have time, prepare your ideas and responses prior to taking part in #Scotlandhour.

Themes: The monthly chats will still focus on the 2013 Calendar themes.

How to Participate in #Scotlandhour – read “How To Get Involved“.

Find out more about our monthly chat on the Scotlandhour web page.

More questions? Tweet the #Scotlandhour team or email Lesley: info@smart-tourism.co.uk

Tweet, chat, participate in #scotlandhour, share travel tips and be inspired, enjoy and engage in your passion for Scotland.