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Ten day Stirling SpiritFEST is announced

The Stirling Gin and Whisky Festivals have been relaunched as the Stirling SpiritFEST, a 10 day celebration of Scottish spirits and beyond. The newly created...
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All set for the Mighty Coe ski and snowboard festival

The UK’s first ever mountain-based ski and snowboard festival is taking place next weekend. Hosted on the mountain in Glencoe, the Mighty Coe event, from...

Scots singer Horse releases first single in 6 years

Legendary Scottish singer Horse McDonald is set to return with her first new material in six years with the release of a powerful new single...

An authentic Irish stew from a leading chef

It's a favourite of the Emerald Isle, and today we present a delicious recipe for Irish stew. To celebrate St Patrick's Day, Lough Erne Resort...

Diva and Icons for this year’s Knockengorroch Festival

Knockengorroch Festival has revealed its 2022 theme - Diva and Icons. This has been revealed through a photo series with rap artist and singer Nova...

Scots estates offer homes and jobs for fleeing Ukrainians

Rural estates in Scotland have said they are ready and able to welcome Ukrainian refugees and to offer accommodation and employment. Scottish Land & Estates...
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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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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Glen Scotia reveals oldest ever whisky – a 50-year-old that’s the first edition in its new Elements series

Glen Scotia has unveiled a 50-year-old as the first edition in its new Elements of Campbeltown collection. The Elements of Campbeltown Collection takes inspiration from...
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Producer’s Corner: Karen Robinson, Three Robins

When one of Karen Robinson's three sons became lactose intolerant she quickly turned to oat milk.  But as he began to look for dairy free...

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