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The Flying Scotsman keeps coming back – time and again

Think of the golden age of steam, and the chances are you will think of The Flying Scotsman, the world's most iconic steamtrain. The Flying...
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Ten fascinating facts about the Clan MacMillan

Scottish clans have fascinating histories, dating back hundreds and hundreds of years. Here, we reveal ten important facts every aspiring member of Clan MacMillan should...

The story of the Scots storytellers – the Shennachies

The likes of CSI and Silent Witness playing out on small screens across the country may portray an unashamedly 21st-century take on telling a tale...
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Honours for top Scottish visitor attractions

Excellence in the Scottish visitor attractions sector has been rewarded this week. The 2018 ASVA (Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions) awards were presented at ASVA’s...
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Scots Baronial mansion for sale for £1.7 million

Ormiston House is an exceptional Scots Baronial 'B Listed' house set in spectacular secluded grounds. Dating from 1851 and presented by Strutt & Parker,  it...
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High flying adored with Webster Adventures

Hot air ballooning remains a sought after gift experiences, with the romance of a serene and intimate flight across rolling countryside appealing to all ages....

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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