Enjoy a brilliant brunch at Loudons New Waverley

Where should we go for brunch this weekend?  It’s a dilemma faced by many of us,  those who crave the perfect poached eggs, astounding avocado toppings and marvellous muffins. There’s one particular spot in Edinburgh which has become a firm favourite among the capital’s brunch enthusiasts. But if you’re keen for a table at the…

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Glasgow’s favourite wedding photo spots revealed

Wedding photographers have voted Ashton Lane as the top spot for romantic pictures in Glasgow. With its stunning architecture, plentiful green spaces and quirky nooks and crooks, Glasgow has many photogenic spots. But where are the city’s best locations for wedding pictures? To help couples looking for the perfect backdrop, The Scottish Wedding Show, asked…

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Hotel doing its bit for the environment

A simple product switch is set to dramatically cut plastic waste at an Edinburgh hotel. By swapping individual L’Occitane bottles of shampoo, shower gel, conditioner and body lotion in favour of topped up large bottles, Nira Caledonia will save 400 cubic metres of plastic waste each year – enough to fill the load-space of 62…

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2019 will see a growth in laser tattoo removal

Laser tattoo removal is on track to be a growing trend in aesthetic treatments in 2019, with demand spiralling according to a leading Edinburgh-based practitioner.  Jackie Partridge, co-founder and clinical director at dermalclinic, experienced a 151% increase in laser tattoo removal treatments in 2018. Demand for laser tattoo removal at the award-winning aesthetic clinic is…

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Enjoy a getaway with your furry friend

More and more places are realising that people want to take their animals on holiday with them in Scotland – and the Loch Melfort Hotel is leading the way. Nestled in the outstanding beauty of Asknish bay on Argyll’s secret coast, the newly upgraded four-star Loch Melfort Hotel is an idyllic, family owned retreat, perfect…

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Nicola Benedetti to celebrate orchestra’s 125th

The world-renowned Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti is preparing to perform for the first time with Dundee Symphony Orchestra. It will be in celebration of their 125th anniversary at a special charity concert in Dundee on Wednesday evening (19 December). The one-off concert will help raise funds for Dundee children’s charity Big Noise Douglas and Tenovus…

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Innovation at the heart of watches’ ‘butterflies’

The innovative PanoInverse watch is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. In 2008, Glashütte Original staged a premiere for a very special element of its horological art. The PanoInverse XL unveiled its inner beauty, presenting the duplex swan-neck fine adjustment as an exceptional element on the dial side of the watch. Today, two Pano models in particular…

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On the fifth day of Christmas… Loch Melfort Hotel

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of being pet friendly. Nestled in the outstanding beauty of Asknish bay on Argyll’s secret coast, the newly upgraded four-star Loch Melfort Hotel is an idyllic, family owned retreat, perfect for dog lovers. Boasting recently refurbished, dog friendly ground floor rooms…

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Celebrating the best of the Scottish Highlands

North Coast Journey: the Magic of Scotland’s Northern Highlands is beautiful compendium of all that the Northern Highlands of Scotland has much to offer. Brigid Benson has created a comprehensive, yet beautifully presented guide to taking a North Coast journey. Highlighting curiosities and beauty spots and emphasising the importance of respecting the locals, she provides a…

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Risque jokes and laughs with Beauty and the Beast

You know the feeling you get the day after you’ve put in a solid workout at the gym? That welcome burn that reminds you of your efforts and eases your conscience as you reach for yet another office mince pie. I felt a similar pain this morning in my face after going to see this…

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