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The great escape underway at Dundas Castle

It's the latest craze that's taking over venues all over the country - escape rooms. Luxury venue, Dundas Castle has launched an exhilarating Escape Room...
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Nominations sought from business women

Scottish Women in Business is urging leading businesswomen to nominate themselves for five categories at this year’s awards event. From business owners, suppliers and influential...

1989 Macallan cask sells at auction for £161,500

A cask of The Macallan bought for £3000 sold at auction for £161,500. The cask was sold by Ellon-based online whisky auction, Whisky Hammer in...
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Spring into the sun for a relaxing warm break

Escaping for sun, sea and sand sounds tempting, and with average highs of 20 degrees, 13 hours of daylight - it's easy to think why...

Are you getting enough sleep each night?

World Sleep Day is an annual event which is intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to address important issues all related...

Remembering a forgotten Scots explorer

William Speirs Bruce’s name has been largely forgotten in the realms of polar exploration and research. He was a Scottish nationalist and naturalist who led...
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The slow staycation: How to take a tranquil city break in London

London, a famously frenetic city, might seem like an odd choice for a relaxing break, but it all depends on how you do it. Eilidh...

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Dad's are notoriously tricky to buy for, right? So as the countdown to Father's Day begins (heads-up, it's on 15th June this year) you might...
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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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The slow staycation: How to take a tranquil city break in London

London, a famously frenetic city, might seem like an odd choice for a relaxing break, but it all depends on how you do it. Eilidh...
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How the UK–India trade deal opens door in the Scotch whisky industry

Euan Duncan, a Partner at law firm Morton Fraser MacRoberts, on how the UK–India trade deal will affect Scottish whisky and the importance of geographical...
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Review: Leftfield, Edinburgh

Editor Richard Bath revisits Edinburgh’s Leftfield, a venerable Bruntsfield restaurant which has just undergone a refurbishment and remains one of the capital's finest bistros.  ...
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Scottish Field Summer Challenge 2025 Results

For 25 years – a quarter of a century – the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge has been helping readers to discover some of the best...
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The Spanish Butcher, Edinburgh celebrates its first birthday and the rise of Galician Blond beef

RUSK & RUSK, the independent Scottish restaurant group behind the award-winning dining concept, The Spanish Butcher, will this week mark its first year in Edinburgh...
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A Dram with Stewart Bowman, Lochranza: ‘Whisky is not just about making something to drink. It’s about the people and the place, it’s a journey’

Lochranza distillery manager Stewart Bowman chats about his career in whisky, his favourite flavour profiles and what makes Lochranza and Arran whisky so special.  ...

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