A cardboard cut-out of a legendary film character, a goldfish named after a pair of Geordie TV stars and a diamond Rolex watch...
These are just a collection of the random items left behind at one Stirling hotel through 2021.
The latest lost and found report from hotel chain Travelodge has revealed some of the wacky and crazy discoveries made by staff at its premises across the country, including at their city centre and M80 hotels.
At the Stirling M80 Travelodge, items left behind include a life-size cardboard cut-out of Star Wars character Yoda, a pair of fish called Ant and Dec, the pricey watch and even more randomly - a six-foot rainbow.
Meanwhile, at their city centre hotel, the odd discoveries made over the past 12 months included a set of bagpipes, a briefcase containing 12 pairs of designer sunglasses and even a large jar of ‘fairy dust’.
Hotel guests there also left behind some tasty treats in the form of a box of miniature Dundee cakes and a castle made out of shortbread.
Among the other items discovered by hotel staff elsewhere in Scotland include a tartan wedding dress in Fort William; a pair of plane tickets to Houston in Texas at their Edinburgh Airport site; and a British shorthair blue kitten called Rocky at their Dumfries hotel.
Travelodge spokeswoman Shakila Ahmed said: “In 2021, following ‘Freedom Day’, we welcomed back millions of customers to our 582 UK Travelodge hotels including our properties in Stirling, 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 and found audit includes a rise in holiday-themed items, wedding props, precious sentimental items, smart gadgets and more.
“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.”
