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Brian Cox inspired new play at Scots theatre
The life of an actor is the subject of a new play which is set to premiere in Glasgow next week. The Citizens Theatre has...

Scottish help wanted for golf’s Solheim Cup
More than 1000 volunteers are wanted to help at the 2019 Solheim Cup, which is being held at Gleneagles. The programme will encourage women and...

Campaign will show women’s importance to whisky
A campaign to show that women are a huge part of the Scotch whisky industry is underway. The Malt Whisky Trail, based in Moray Speyside,...

Finding the cream of the crop to pair up with coffee
A Scottish dairy is on a mission to help coffee-lovers get a latte more from their pour. This week is UK Coffee Week (16–22 April),...

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...