TRAVEL
TRAVEL
SCOTLAND, THE UK AND BEYOND

New gin festival coming to Scotland this autumn
Scotland is set to welcome a new festival of gin this autumn. Gin lovers are in for a treat as Trinity Hall, in Holburn, Aberdeen,...

Eight Scottish beaches that are worth a visit
With long stretches of golden sand, grassy dunes and dramatic clifftops, Aberdeenshire’s 165-mile long coast boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the country....

Whisky Galore and Harry Potter star on his love of a dram
Scottish actor Sean Biggerstaff enjoys his whisky. The Glaswegian was Sergeant Odd in Whisky Galore and Oliver Wood in the Harry Potter films, and during...

New gin release should be up to par
Fans of golf and gin are on course to welcome a new spirit of the summer. Eden Mill distillery in St Andrews has launched a...

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...