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Edinburgh city centre could be set for ‘radical change’
A major consultation on proposals to transform Edinburgh’s city centre has revealed an appetite for radical change. More than 5000 people contributed their views as...

Final tickets still left for 2019 Taste Local Awards
The winners of the 2019 Taste Local Awards will be revealed tomorrow at a lunchtime awards ceremony held at the Sligachan Hotel on the Isle...

Bringing Scotland to the world’s TV screens
A new collaboration which aims to put Scotland’s television industry on the world stage between has been announced by the BBC and Screen Scotland. BBC...

Views wanted on 18th century Scottish shipwreck
A consultation has been launched seeking views from the public on the designation of the site of an 18th century merchant ship which sunk off...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...