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SCOTLAND, THE UK AND BEYOND

Time’s running out in vote to save red squirrels
Scotland’s only entry in the Forests category of a leading international conservation competition could this week secure funding to create a lifeline for Scotland’s red...

It will be hard to Trump this for slowing traffic
Forget speed cameras to slow the traffic down in a sleepy Scottish village. In Arnprior, in rural West Stirlingshire, the heavy flow of daily commuting...

Distillery’s fish pass project leaps into action
A team of fisheries experts has teamed up with a Speyside whisky distillery to offer a helping hand to migrating fish in the Knockando Burn...

Unicorn inspiration for a new Scottish gin
A supermarket has launched its own brand of premium Scottish gin, taking inspiration from Scotland’s national animal – the unicorn. Aquine has been created and...

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...