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The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve

Cracking the code adds to The Glenlivet

The Glenlivet has unveiled its latest addition to the range - The Glenlivet Code. Inspired by the iconic British code breakers, this mysterious Single Malt...
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Fund to boost investment in rural Scotland is launched

A new fund designed to help rural areas in Scotland invest in the quality of their tourism offering has opened for applications. Administered by VisitScotland,...

Sweet dreams with Adam’s fantastic fiddling skills

Scottish Composer of the Year Adam Sutherland’s new album does indeed come from Some Other Land. As one of Scotland’s foremost fiddlers, having cut his...
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The most incredible ‘secret’ collection of whisky

Secret Scottish whisky bars come in all shapes and sizes.  The whisky bar in the officers’ mess at 45 Commando’s Arbroath headquarters is one of...
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Watch the cheeky new video from the Kilted Yoga

Scotland's Kilted Yoga lads have swapped the Scottish wind for the Jersey breeze in their new video. The Kilted Yoga lads became an instant viral...
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More and more Scots are choosing a staycation

The Easter holidays are popular for family staycations in Scotland. Cottages & Castles, Scotland’s leading specialist holiday lettings agency, has witnessed an increase in family...
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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...
The Enchanted Forest returns this October and November. [Credit: Lesley Martin]

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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