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13/11/2001
Glasgow’s IKEA ‘travels’ closer to Province
Seacat and local tour operator Travelbreak are offering people in Northern Ireland the opportunity to visit the UK’s newest and largest IKEA store near Glasgow for just £10.
Well known for its innovative and affordable Swedish designer furniture, IKEA recently opened its largest UK store at Braehead, just outside Glasgow.
Alan Ferguson, Marketing Manager of Seacat said: “With our fast ferry service from Belfast to Troon taking only two and a half hours and Troon being only 45 minutes from IKEA, this really is the quickest way for people in Northern Ireland to get to this fabulous shopping experience. The £10 offer includes a Seacat crossing and a coach transfer to/from IKEA and gives a full day at the store.”
Available from Monday, November 12, the trips which are available on Wednesdays and Fridays in the run up to Christmas can be booked with local tour operator Travelbreak on tel. 0870 443 0360. (SP)
Well known for its innovative and affordable Swedish designer furniture, IKEA recently opened its largest UK store at Braehead, just outside Glasgow.
Alan Ferguson, Marketing Manager of Seacat said: “With our fast ferry service from Belfast to Troon taking only two and a half hours and Troon being only 45 minutes from IKEA, this really is the quickest way for people in Northern Ireland to get to this fabulous shopping experience. The £10 offer includes a Seacat crossing and a coach transfer to/from IKEA and gives a full day at the store.”
Available from Monday, November 12, the trips which are available on Wednesdays and Fridays in the run up to Christmas can be booked with local tour operator Travelbreak on tel. 0870 443 0360. (SP)
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