Strangest lost and found items in Dundee and Perth's Travelodges
A Scottish terrier called Sean, a Vera Wang wedding dress and a 5ft cuddly Nessie are among some forgotten items left behind at hotels across Tayside
Travelodge has revealed some of the interesting items left behind in its 582 hotels – including its hotels in the Dundee and Perth areas during the last 12 months.
With millions of people annually staying in a Travelodge hotel across the length and breadth of the UK detailed below are some of the unusual treasures that have been left behind in Travelodge’s Dundee and Perth hotels.
Dundee Strathmore Central Travelodge had its share of strange items left behind during 2021, including a Vera Wang wedding dress, a pair of palm trees
A Tiffany engagement ring, and even a Scottish Terrier called Sean was found at the Travelodge in Dundee Central.
A treasure map was found at the hotel in Glenrothes - but unfortunatley no sign of any treasure.
At Perth Central Travelodge staff discovered a 5ft Nessie cuddly toy left behind, and another visitor forgot their child-size Rolls Royce.
With the Staycation being a top holiday choice in 2021, Travelodge hotel staff north of the Border have reported a significant rise in holiday items being left behind in their hotels during the last 12 months.
Some of the interesting finds include a suitcase full of shortbread left at Glasgow Queen Street Travelodge, a large jar labelled ‘Loch Ness Fresh Air’ at Inverness Central Travelodge, a treasure chest full of Scottish souvenirs at Edinburgh Central Travelodge and a diary documenting one holidaymaker’s Scottish adventures in the summer of 2021 when travelling from Glasgow to Fort William.
The 2021 Scottish Travelodge Lost & Found audit has also revealed a growing trend of wedding-related items being left behind by brides, grooms and wedding guests across the company’s 44 Scottish hotels.
A newlywed couple staying at Edinburgh Airport Ratho Station Travelodge were in such a rush to get to the airport to catch their honeymoon flight to Houston, Texas, that they left behind their flight tickets in their hotel room. Luckily the hotel manager whizzed over to the terminal and reunited the couple with their tickets
Shakila Ahmed, Travelodge Spokeswoman said: “In 2021, following Freedom Day, we welcomed back millions of customers to our 582 UK Travelodge hotels including our properties in Dundee and Perth, and we saw a significant increase in bookings.
"This has led to a range of interesting items being left behind by our customers across our UK hotels. This year’s Lost & Found audit includes a rise in holiday themed items, wedding props, precious sentimental items, smart gadgets and more. This includes a pair of palm trees, a treasure map and a scrap book of Scottish celebrities.”
“When it comes to why so many of our customers forget their treasured items, it’s basically due to us all being time poor, juggling multiple tasks and being in a hurry to get from A to B. In the rush, valuable possessions are easily forgotten.”