A major boost for cruises around Scotland

Tourists wanting to cruise around the Scottish coast are in for a bonus as the construction of a new vessel is set to underway. Leading Scottish small-ship cruising specialist, The Majestic Line, has confirmed a new purpose-built vessel, the Glen Shiel, which will be delivered for their 2019 summer season. This will be their fourth…

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Hamilton and Inches pays tribute to its proud past

A new era of watchmaking has chimed for Scotland’s luxury jewellery house Hamilton & Inches. The firm is releasing a new classic wristwatch the Eighty Seven in a nod to its 150-year-old horology heritage. The Hamilton & Inches 1920 watch catalogue stated: ‘The name of Hamilton & Inches on clocks, watches, regulators and chronometers, is…

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Find a first class independent education in Scotland

Scotland has always placed great value on education, which is why today we have such an exceptional range of first-rate independent schools. So whether you have a tech-loving entrepreneur on your hands, or a child who craves hours of fresh air and exercise every day, our schools can offer you the freedom to find the…

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Scottish Rural Awards 2017

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Fife Hunt Ball 2017

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A meal to savour with succulent loin of venison

Andrew Cook, head chef at The Lime Tree in Fort William, presents this recipe for loin of venison. When starting out, Andrew’s experience came from big, bustling hotel kitchens, before the chef ’s career took a new direction. He said: ‘I didn’t really start in restaurants until about ten years ago, when I got into the fine dining side…

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A tasty treat with this Highland cannelloni

This recipe for Highland cannelloni comes from Andrew Cook, the head chef at The Lime Tree in Fort William. He said: ‘You could probably say I fell into this line of work. My parents were hotel managers with British Trust Hotels, so I’ve grown up in hotels. ‘My dad is a trained chef as well, so he was my first…

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An alternative take on Mary Queen of Scots

Book review: Mary Queen of Scots – A Study in Failure By Jenny Wormald What’s the story? Mary Queen of Scots is a highly detailed and occasionally damning account of the life of one of Scotland’s most famed monarchs. No stone is left unturned and no mistake of Mary’s left unpunished as Wormald truly immerses the…

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