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Scotland to welcome Indian symphony orchestra

India’s first professional symphony orchestra is coming to Edinburgh next month.  Music lovers will be able to experience the finesse, the power and the iridescent...
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Plans unveiled for the first whisky distillery on Barra

A community shares offer has been launched to raise £1.5m to build the first whisky distillery on the Scottish island of Barra. Barra is an...
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Family’s dram dream finally becomes a reality

A family dream to distil single malt whisky in the East Neuk of Fife becomes a reality today for the founders of Kingsbarns Distillery. They...
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15 tips to keep your pets healthy in the snow

Vets across the nation are bracing themselves for a busy spell with the arrival of icy weather. Pet emergency provider Vets Now emergency hospitals and...
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Scottish Snowdrop Festival blossoms for 2019

Their arrival usually heralds the end of winter and the promise of spring, and the return of one of Scotland’s most popular outdoor festivals to...
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A limited edition dram to mark the Macallan Distillery

A new whisky celebrating the creation of the Macallan's new distillery is being released. Genesis Limited Edition marks the construction of the iconic distillery in...
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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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