Former school near a loch is a real class act

An attractive former school in an attractive rural setting with lochside views is now available. Presented by Galbraith, An Tigh Sgoile is a semi-detached, former schoolhouse within a pretty rural location in Aberfeldy, Perthshire. The house has a dual aspect sitting room with a wood burning stove and a dining room, also with a wood…

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Bo & Birdy offers fine food and sheer luxury

Bo & Birdy at the Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel is the newest dining experience to be had in Glasgow. Over ÂŁ1m has been spent on creating the new 146-cover restaurant, which has opened under the culinary guidance of the first female 5-star hotel exec head chef in Scotland, Gillian Matthews. The new restaurant offers a…

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Moo-vie magic is coming to steak restaurant

 A Scots restaurant has announced a series of experiential cinematic events, with the launch of The Kyloe Film Club. The first film to be shown at Kyloe Restaurant & Grillwill be Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction, on June 8. The event will be a fully immersive culinary experience. Each of the courses and drinks will be…

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Strength in depth at Austria’s Pichler-Krutzler

Gruner veltliner and riesling were the stars of the show when winemakers Erich and Elisabeth Pichler-Krutzler visited Edinburgh, writes Peter Ranscombe. THERE’S never been a more exciting time to be drinking wine in Scotland – the breadth of bottles available from independent wine merchants, supermarkets and restaurants is simply astounding. Yet sometimes it’s refreshing to…

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Special dinner will honour the life of Andrew Fairlie

The life of Scotland’s great chef, Andrew Fairlie, will be celebrated at a special dinner in his honour as part of Mhor Festival on Friday 24 May. Andrew Fairlie played a key role in the annual Friday Night Feast at Mhor Festival near Balquhidder, Perthshire, for several years. This year it will be held in…

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International flair for Glasgow art fair event

The Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair returns to the Marquee at Kelvingrove this month. Now in its fifth year, the fair promises to bring an international flair to Glasgow’s cosmopolitan West End. GCAF provides a superb opportunity to view and buy works of art from art galleries and artists from across Scotland, the UK, Ireland and…

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Magnificent menu that’s all stars and stripes

There are few things worse than going to a restaurant, being presented with an extensive menu, and finding that there are few choices which appeal. Thankfully, that won’t be the case when visiting the TriBeCa diner in Glasgow’s Merchant City. The Merchant City is renowned for being cool in the British Empire’s second city, and…

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The Bonham turns back the clock to go forward

One of Edinburgh’s best-loved boutique hotels, The Bonham Hotel, has been refurbished from head-to-toe, courtesy of a multi-million pound investment. Following the refurbishment of all 49 bedrooms last year, the public areas of the hotel have also had a makeover with a new bar and the launch of a brand new restaurant – No. 35…

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Don’t duck out of trying this tasty recipe

We all enjoy good food, and we’ve got a delicious recipe for you to try. Courtesy of The Bonham hotel in Edinburgh, we have a tasty Poached Duck Egg, British Asparagus, Cured Ham and Mustard Dressing recipe, courtesy of their head chef Marco. Set in a quiet leafy crescent in the exclusive West End of…

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Small is beautiful for new Scottish hotel company

A Scots-born international hotelier is coming home to gradually launch a new hotel collection and the clue is in the name. Gordon Campbell Gray’s new company, The Wee Hotel Company, plans to develop and invest in special properties around Scotland and will be quietly looking for suitable opportunities. The emphasis will be on authenticity and…

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