itison

itison: daily deals and events platform in Scotland and northern England

itison is a website and mobile app dedicated to selling daily deals and event tickets. Its catalogue covers leisure experiences, hotel getaways, dining, spa, and family activities, with a prominent presence in Scotland and northern England. The platform presents itself as "Officially Scotland's Favourite Daily Deals and Events Site" and operates with a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 20,500 reviews on Trustpilot.

Getaways and accommodation offers

The getaways section includes stays at hotels and accommodations of various categories, often with additional services such as hotel credit, dinners, or access to spa facilities. Examples shown in the catalogue include the 5* Marine North Berwick, with one or two nights and optional £100 credit; the 4* The Tempus, with one, two, or three nights and optional £35 per person dinner spend; Woodlands Glencoe, with luxury apartments with hot tub; The Columba Hotel, in Oban; Port Nan Gael, on the Isle of Mull, with glamping pod accommodation; Ballogie Estate, with cottages for up to six people; Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel; The Plough Hotel; Islay House; Portavadie; Auchrannie Resort, on the Isle of Arran; 4* The Hoxton; 5* Balmoral Arms Inn; and 4* Stonefield Castle. The offers indicate discounts of up to 67% off the regular price.

Featured events and experiences

itison sells tickets for events such as GlasGLOW, presented as the UK's biggest Halloween event, which in the season shown is held under the Zombie Zoo theme at the Botanic Gardens in Glasgow. It also offers tickets for Elfingrove, Christmas at Crieff Hydro, drive-in movie sessions, and concerts such as The Pussycat Dolls at the OVO Hydro. The catalogue also includes seasonal events such as the Hogmanay party at Ashton Lane and the Santa's Enchanted Journey experience in Paisley.

Dining and leisure

The platform groups dining offers at restaurants and pubs, with examples such as The Iron Duke, Number 10 Hotel, Brel, Cubatas Tapas, Bar & Tender, Mini Grill, Meat Joint, and Chop Grill & Bar. These offers usually consist of multi-course menus, dinners for two or four people, and included drinks, with discounts that in some cases reach 59%. Spa experiences are also offered, such as the 5* Spa at Blythswood Square, which includes access to the thermal facilities and optional treatments.

Geographic coverage and access

itison operates in various UK cities, including Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, and Newcastle. The platform is available through its website and iOS and Android apps. It also offers a business programme called "Become a host" and a help centre for users.