Tobermory Gin Isle of Mull themed Christmas centrepiece

Tobermory Distillery, has created the perfect addition to your Christmas table – the world’s first forageable centrepiece, inspired by the Isle of Mull.  Gin lovers can forage garnishes directly from the unique handmade Tobermory Hebridean Gin centrepiece which includes some signature Tobermory botanicals such as lavender and juniper berries. Festive additions of cinnamon sticks and…

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All I want for Christmas…

I think I’m quite easy to buy for, but I’m sure my family would tell you otherwise, writes Morag Bootland. I’m massively into outdoor adventures, but I also like nothing better than a coorie night in by the fire with my family and dog. For those that know me, they’d tell you that I’m not…

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The Commitments bring soul to the Edinburgh Playhouse

Morag Bootland just can’t get enough of that sweet soul music. WELL, if Dublin has soul then there’s no doubt that Edinburgh does too. The Commitments rolled into the Edinburgh Playhouse last night and I was literally blown away by the energy that this show exudes. The soundtrack was always going to be a winner.…

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Shop till you drop at Bicester Village in Oxfordshire

Morag Bootland enjoys some retail therapy on a trip to Oxfordshire. HAS the panic set in yet, or are you holding off for the start of December? Shopping. Love it or loathe it, the run up to Christmas means that you have little chance of avoiding it. This year I decided that if you can’t…

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Enjoy an indulgent evening at Belhaven x Archerfield Winter Sessions

This winter, Scotland’s historic Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar is partnering with the talented culinary team at nearby Archerfield to stage the Belhaven x Archerfield Winter Sessions: a new event series celebrating the best of East Lothian beer and food. I was lucky enough to sample the event in the magical setting of Belhaven Brewery, after…

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REVIEW: Family fun at Fairmont St Andrews

Morag Bootland visits the Fairmont Hotel near St Andrews. IF, LIKE me, you’ve only just survived the October school holidays, and the thought of trying to amuse the children over the next break that the school year throws at you is giving you a headache, then I’m going to give you a valuable piece of…

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REVIEW: A West Coast wildlife cruise that ticks all the boxes

Morag Bootland grabs her binoculars for a wildlife cruise on the West Coast. AN INVITATION to cruise around the Inner Hebrides and Scotland’s West Coast on an ex-Norwegian ice-class rescue vessel named Hjalmar Bjorge (which will henceforth be known as HB) was always going to pique my interest. What with my probable Viking heritage, Piscean…

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VIRGIN HOTELS EDINBURGH NEW ALL DAY-DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh will open its latest concept, Eve on 7 October.   Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces its latest concept, Eve – an all-day dining space that will provide an array of food, beverages and entertainment. The vibrant social space will officially open…

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