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Explorers wanted to track wildlife in castle grounds

Wildlife watchers are being encouraged to head to an Aberdeenshire castle next week to count up the species at a bioblitz event. The National Trust...

Walking festival will return this autumn for another outing

The popular Scottish Borders Walking Festival is returning later this year for its 24th outing. Hawick is hosting this year’s week-long event, with a total...
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Having six jobs on a remote Scots island saved Sarah’s life

A Scottish woman in her 20s will tell the country how moving to a remote island saved her. The Island That Saved My Life will...
Wallace Street residents anywhere in Scotland can visit the Edinburgh Dungeon for free this summer (Photo: Google Streetview)

Wallace Street residents’ free trip to dungeon

If you live in a Wallace Street, anywhere in Scotland, then you can look forward to a free day out. To celebrate the launch of...

Young Scot’s war bravery marked with exhibition

A celebration of the bravery of a Scottish First World War hero is currently taking place. Sergeant John Meikle was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross,...
Scotland has long and proud links with Japan

V&A Museum at the heart of Scotland and Japan links

The eagerly anticipated opening of V&A Dundee was among the experiences highlighted to travel trade and airline contacts during a visit to Japan. The visit...
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The slow staycation: How to take a tranquil city break in London

London, a famously frenetic city, might seem like an odd choice for a relaxing break, but it all depends on how you do it. Eilidh...

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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The slow staycation: How to take a tranquil city break in London

London, a famously frenetic city, might seem like an odd choice for a relaxing break, but it all depends on how you do it. Eilidh...
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How the UK–India trade deal opens door in the Scotch whisky industry

Euan Duncan, a Partner at law firm Morton Fraser MacRoberts, on how the UK–India trade deal will affect Scottish whisky and the importance of geographical...
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Review: Leftfield, Edinburgh

Editor Richard Bath revisits Edinburgh’s Leftfield, a venerable Bruntsfield restaurant which has just undergone a refurbishment and remains one of the capital's finest bistros.  ...
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Scottish Field Summer Challenge 2025 Results

For 25 years – a quarter of a century – the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge has been helping readers to discover some of the best...
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The Spanish Butcher, Edinburgh celebrates its first birthday and the rise of Galician Blond beef

RUSK & RUSK, the independent Scottish restaurant group behind the award-winning dining concept, The Spanish Butcher, will this week mark its first year in Edinburgh...
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A Dram with Stewart Bowman, Lochranza: ‘Whisky is not just about making something to drink. It’s about the people and the place, it’s a journey’

Lochranza distillery manager Stewart Bowman chats about his career in whisky, his favourite flavour profiles and what makes Lochranza and Arran whisky so special.  ...

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