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SCOTLAND, THE UK AND BEYOND

Scotland’s tourist attractions are flourishing
Scotland is flourishing with its number of tourist attraction visitors. VisitScotland today (Friday) welcomed new figures from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) revealing...

A major boost for cruises around Scotland
Tourists wanting to cruise around the Scottish coast are in for a bonus as the construction of a new vessel is set to underway. Leading...

Hamilton and Inches pays tribute to its proud past
A new era of watchmaking has chimed for Scotland’s luxury jewellery house Hamilton & Inches. The firm is releasing a new classic wristwatch the Eighty...

Find a first class independent education in Scotland
Scotland has always placed great value on education, which is why today we have such an exceptional range of first-rate independent schools. So whether you...

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...