First look inside new Scottish sleeper trains

Overnight travellers to Scotland have been given a first look at the new trains from the Caledonian Sleeper. Caledonian Sleeper has unveiled the first images from inside its new fleet of trains on a revamped website launched to mark the final countdown. As well as showcasing the revitalised Caledonian Sleeper, the website – sleeper.scot –…

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It’s the end of the line for Inside Central Station

The TV series that goes inside Scotland’s busiest train station comes to an end this Sunday. In the final episode of Inside Central Station, the TRSMT music festival revellers descend on the station late at night, a special guest enjoys the London commute on the Caledonian Sleeper and we meet the oldest and youngest train…

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Scotland to star on small screen across the UK

Stunning images of iconic landmarks such as Glenfinnan Viaduct, the Kelpies and Calanais Standing Stones are set to star alongside some of the UK’s most popular TV shows as a new campaign by VisitScotland hits screens this week. The £300,000 marketing burst aims to inspire potential visitors, particularly those in Northern England, London and the…

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Opening the door to view new artistic exhibition

Charles MacQueen, is showcasing his latest artwork at Kilmorack Gallery in Inverness-shire from 27 April to 25 May. MacQueen is a Glasgow School of Art alumni and a professional artist with over five decades of experience Kilmorack Gallery was established in 1997 by Tony Davidson and is now one of Scotland’s foremost commercial fine art…

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Sound Lodge is guaranteed to take your breath away

Incredible shoreside views with a private jetty are available in this stunning, unique architect-designed home. Presented for sale by Harper Macleod LLP, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an exceptional, unique, detached property, undoubtedly one of the finest modern homes the agents have seen, set in around 1.5 acres in a…

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People’s Palace to reopen – but winter gardens stay shut

The People’s Palace in Glasgow is set to re-open to the public this Friday, 5 April. Set in historic Glasgow Green, the popular museum closed in December 2018 due to structural issues with the adjoining Winter Gardens glasshouse. Following a £350,000 programme of works the city’s social history museum will open independently of the Winter…

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Tapas restaurant welcomes new Spanish head chef

A Scots tapas restaurant and cocktail bar has welcomed its new Spanish head chef to its kitchen and is celebrating with new Spanish spring dishes and drinks. Rioja aim for the menu is to show their guests that they don’t need to head to San Sebastian to enjoy a taste of Spain. Trained in Basque…

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Tech firm bringing fine drinks to your doorstep

Convenience for the shopper is very much the in-thing in the 21st century. Why go to the shops when you can pick up your mobile phone, and order in your monthly shopping, a takeaway or a film? That thinking applies to Edinburgh tech start-up Drinkly. An online drinks delivery service, Drinkly launched on 30 November…

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Sheila Fleet to showcase her work in Glasgow

Orkney jewellery designer Sheila Fleet OBE is set to open a stunning new shop within Glasgow’s award-winning retail and leisure destination, Princes Square, this week. The new store, which opens on Friday (5 April), promises customers a unique retail experience, one reflecting the jewellery designer’s island homeland and the themes that define her work. Months…

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Is Jack Vettriano Scotland’s greatest living painter?

The titles of many of Jack Vettriano’s paintings come from songs, films and books: Beautiful Losers, Days of Wine and Roses, Lovers and Other Strangers. Today, however, the millionaire artist is channelling One Direction. He is wearing skinny jeans. Gone are the dead men’s suits and long hair that were once his signature look. This…

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