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Special trains have been laid on for this year’s Queenie Festival thanks to Isle of Man Railways. The 09:50 departure from Douglas and the 15:50 return from Port St Mary on Saturday 30 and Sunday 1 July will be named the ‘Queenie Express’ and will include a buffet carriage selling breakfast, snacks, drinks and more…

The Minke whale was spotted near the Calf of Man near the south coast of the island A close encounter with a minke whale near the south coast of the Isle of Man has been described by a marine expert as a “once in a lifetime” experience. Eleanor Stone from the Manx Wildlife Trust recorded…

CASTLETOWN’S World Tin Bath Championships have been shortlisted in a competition being run by a UK national magazine. The Countryfile Magazine Awards for Britain’s quirkiest event 2012 feature the races, which take place annually in Castletown harbour attracting a large crowd of cheering spectators. The tin bath races, which occur this year on July 7,…

Roy Cottage Self Catering Holiday Accommodation is available for rental over TT 2012 – TT 2012 Accommodation Available! Roy Cottage has just been completed after a full internal restoration and is now available to rent – The good new is that we can offer accommodation over the TT fortnight 2012 Roy Cottage  costs £690.00 per…

Roy Cottage has recently been renovated and accepted by the Isle of Man tourist board; so is brand new accommodation, now available for TT 2012. Roy Cottage is on the seafront, one double bedroom (sofa bed in lounge), modern kitchen, digital TV and Wi-fi. All towels/linen included. TT price £690.00 (for two – three people).…