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Two Wigtown books are optioned by Hollywood
This year's Wigtown Book Festival was the biggest and most successful yet – with audiences of around 29,000. The provisional figures for the 2018 event,...

A spooky dram just in time for Halloween
A smoky new whisky has been produced just in time for Halloween. Douglas Laing has gone dark and mysterious with release of the third batch...

Just seven days to get your hands on limited Macallan
Lovers of The Macallan have just over a week to register their interest in a new limited dram. Easter Elchies Black captures the timeless luxury...

Tamdhu ‘retire’ one whisky as its successor arrives
Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is retiring ones of its drams. But the good news it is being replaced, as the current Tamdhu 10...

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...

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: 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...

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...

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...

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...