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Comfort and class at the Macdonald Cardrona

On a chilly but sunny morning, my friend and I headed from Edinburgh down to the borders to Peebles for a much needed ladies weekend....

Scottish Borders train line hailed a success

The Scottish Borders Railway is continuing to go from strength to strength, three years after it opened. The convener of Scottish Borders Council, David Parker,...

Marking Prince Charles’ 70th birthday at tearoom

A tearoom in Ballater with a royal link is set to celebrate HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay’s 70th birthday. Staff from The Carriage...

J&B Rare making a festive, modern comeback

A famous Scotch whisky which was a favourite of America's Rat Pack has created a special Christmas serve. There has been a perception that traditional...
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Meet Donald from Skye – the new face of the island

A friendly new animated character has been created to help tourists visiting the Isle of Skye. Donald from Skye will answer their questions and give...
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Robert Louis Stevenson award seeks writers

To marking Robert Louis Stevenson Day, the Scottish Book Trust has announced that the Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship for professional writers is now open for...

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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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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Review: The Little Chartroom, Leith

When it comes to food news, Roberta Hall-McCarron is a journalist’s dream. Since opening The Little Chartroom in Leith in June 2018 it seems there’s...
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Review: Road Hole Restaurant, St Andrews

The old favourite Road Hole Restaurant in St Andrews retains arguably the best dining views over a golf course in the world, but the menu...
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Maison by Glaschu kicks off summer with week-long ice cream cart pop-up and a Bastille Day bottomless steak frites

One of Glasgow’s chicest restaurants, Maison by Glaschu is kicking off summer with a week-long ice cream cart pop-up and a Bastille Day bottomless steak...
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Producer’s Corner: Charlie Aitken, Rum Cay

Charlie Aitken grew up listening to stories from his grandparents about their time living near the island of Rum Cay in the Bahamas, during the...
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Review: Bonnar’s, The Scott Hotel

This year has been one characterised by pleasant surprises, but few have come more out of the blue than this cracking little restaurant inside a...
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In A Nutshell, George Colebrook: ‘My customers wouldn’t know but I trained as a clown in Paris for two years.’

London native George Colebrook's love of cooking stems from his childhood, as he was introduced to the importance of produce by his grandfathers – who...

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