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The entrance to the Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre near Stirling (Photo: Cornfield/Shutterstock)

Ten fantastic places to visit in… Stirling

You can never be bored if you're on a visit to Stirling. The past is a huge part of its appeal - with the famous...
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10 fascinating facts about… Aberdeen

Aberdeen - the oil capital of Europe - is Scotland's third most populous city. It outperforms other major cities in the UK in terms of...

Horse sanctuary’s campaign is given thumbs up

A Scottish horse sanctuary has been rewarded for action on equine strangles. Redwings was recognised for the valuable contribution it has made in controlling equine...
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Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags are sharp shooters

Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags blasted off their autumn schedule of events with a fantastic day at the iconic Gleneagles shooting school. Glad Rags and...

Amazon gets a Laphroaig whisky exclusive

Laphroaig's 16-year-old is the first time the distillery has made a bottle available exclusively through Amazon in Europe. This unique release has been matured on...
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Two Scots cities in UK Instagram top 10

Edinburgh and Glasgow are two of the UK's top 10 most photographed cities on Instagram. Approximately 57.9 million domestic holidays were taken in 2018 by...
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Review: Pestana Royal Hotel, Madeira

I had never really considered Madeira for a holiday break until it came up through my online flight search: ‘Destination - anywhere, budget - under...
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Review: Hotel du Vin, Newcastle

Alister Tenneb enjoyed a weekend get-a-way at the glamorous Hotel du Vin in the bustling city of Newcastle.   Less than a three hour drive...
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Top festive things to do and see near Pitlochry

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city during the festive season and head north to the lively small town of Pitlochry with our top...
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Review: Nature meets luxury on an autumn break at Cumbria’s Hidden River Cabins

Morag Bootland heads south of the border for a relaxing dog-friendly, family break at Hidden River Cabins in Cumbia. As we drive through the beautiful...
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Glasgow Marriott celebrates a new look

Over 300 guests descended on the refurbished Glasgow Marriott Hotel on Argyle Street last week to celebrate a night to remember for this award-winning property’s...
The Enchanted Forest returns this October and November. [Credit: Lesley Martin]

The Enchanted Forest reveals this year’s theme

The 'Enchanted Forest' is returning this October and November with a new theme. The highly anticipated sound and light show, which takes place in Faskally...
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In a Nutshell, Craig Nelson from Ox and Finch: ‘I love to listen to classical music in the car, but I don’t enjoy music in the kitchen’

Originally from East Kilbride, Craig Nelson began his culinary journey at Lanarkshire Catering School. In October 2020, he moved to London and worked at the...
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Ardbeg Smokiverse explores a new high gravity dimension

Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has unveiled Ardbeg Smokiverse - its new limited-edition release to mark Ardbeg Day 2025, which takes place on Saturday 31st May as the...
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Review: W Lounge, Edinburgh

I’ve had a few pleasant restaurant reviewing surprises recently, but few more than the new, surprisingly affordable W Lounge. So here’s my verdict:   What...
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Review: Fallachan Kitchen, Glasgow

My meal at Fallachan Kitchen was without a doubt, one of the most surreal and memorable meals of the many hundreds of reviews I’ve done...
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Glen Scotia reveals oldest ever whisky – a 50-year-old that’s the first edition in its new Elements series

Glen Scotia has unveiled a 50-year-old as the first edition in its new Elements of Campbeltown collection. The Elements of Campbeltown Collection takes inspiration from...
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Producer’s Corner: Karen Robinson, Three Robins

When one of Karen Robinson's three sons became lactose intolerant she quickly turned to oat milk.  But as he began to look for dairy free...

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