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The Talisker distillery on Skye

The all-female management team at Talisker distillery

In celebration of International Women’s Day this week, go inside the Talisker distillery to meet the all-female management team leading the production of this iconic...

Additional parking created at Old Man of Storr site

Visitors to a famous natural wonder on the Isle of Skye will find it easier to park and admire the Old Man of Storr. Additional...
Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland County Council are working together to restore the Union Bridge

Saving the bridge between Scotland and England

Work to restore a historic bridge between Scotland and England could begin early next year, if funding is approved in May. Built in 1820, the...
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Celebrate poetry at Scotland’s international festival

Scotland’s International Poetry Festival is set for another outstanding year as event organisers prepares to welcome the world to Fife for a five-day celebration of...
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Scotland Tractor World Show makes a return

Banish the winter blues by ploughing a furrow to a fantastic family weekend later this month. Back by popular demand, the Scotland Tractor and Classic...

A seasonal menu with some foraged goodies

A pop up spring feast is to take place next month. Ardkinglas House, in Cairndow, Argyll, will be the venue on Saturday, 6 April. It's...
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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...
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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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Review: The Alan, Manchester

Like many British cities over the last 30 years Manchester has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance thanks to huge injections from business, culture, sports and general...
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A Dram with Ben Curtis, The Single Cask: ‘Older doesn’t always mean better. It’s the cask that makes the whisky’

It has been a busy year for the team at The Single Cask as they opened up their new flagship bar in Singapore and expanded...
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In a Nutshell, ‘I’d love to cook for Mark Wahlberg I hear he enjoys his food’

Andrew Spence has been influenced by some exceptional chefs in his career from stages at Michelin Star restaurants to influences from travelling. Andrew is always...
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Review: Wu, Edinburgh

Edinburgh's restaurant and entertainment scene is ever-growing with diverse cuisines that reflect the international hub that is Scotland's capital city. Located in the iconic space...
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Review: Ox & Finch, Glasgow

If you are someone who is skeptical about the whole, sharing-plates-delivered-when-they-are-ready, for fear you will leave the restaurant just as hungry as when you entered,...
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Review: Eve, Edinburgh

Richard Bath tries out Eve, the capital’s newest Italian restaurant.   The commendably swanky Virgin Hotel has its main entrance onto the top of Victoria...
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In a Nutshell, Daniela Forbes at The Scottish Game Fair: ‘When my kids say I’ve nailed my Nonna’s sugo recipe, I feel like I’ve won gold’

Daniela Forbes is a chef, food stylist and educator with deep Italian roots and a passion for helping people gain confidence in the kitchen. She will...

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