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Glasgow’s iconic Grand Central Hotel

Iconic Glasgow hotel takes title to complete its amazing comeback

An iconic Scottish hotel has taken the title of of City Hotel of the Year at the glittering Prestige Hotel Awards. Glasgow’s iconic Grand Central...
The outstanding Banchory Lodge Hotel in Royal Deeside

Four-star status for Banchory Lodge Hotel after £1.2million revamp

A Royal Deeside hotel has been given a massive boost from VisitScotland. Having had an investment of over £1.2million, Banchory Lodge has now been awarded...
An exclusive Mother’s Day cocktail, a Pomegranate Martini, will feature on the Britannia menu

Britannia offers the perfect place to celebrate Mother’s Day

With Mother's Day fast approaching, now is the perfect chance to treat your mum like royalty. For over 44 years, Britannia was home to one...
 East Haugh House's (from left) director Sophie McGown, general manager Steven Dobbin and proprietor Lesley McGown

Congratulations to the best hotel in Scotland – it’s official

Scotland’s Hotel of the Year has been revealed as a Perthshire family business. East Haugh House in Pitlochry, a four star boutique country house hotel,...
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Royal Regiment of Scotland says a sad farewell to mascot Cruachan III

The Royal Regiment of Scotland has announced the sad passing of its beloved retired regimental mascot. Shetland pony Cruachan III, who served across the world,...
Scottish tennis hero Andy Murray

Another fantastic honour for Scotland’s tennis hero Andy Murray

Scottish tennis hero Andy Murray's Victorian mansion has become one of only two Five Star Gold Country House Hotels in Scotland following a grading by...
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Review: The Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh

It was Coco Chanel who said ‘luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it’s not luxury.’ And I think it’s fair to say the purveyors of grandeur...
The Atlantic Hotel, Jersey by night.

Review: The Atlantic Hotel, Jersey

'I could move here.' We've all said it. You're on holiday, drinking in the sun's rays and (most likely) a cold one from the local...

The INEOS Grenadier: How does this 4×4 fair on the sodden hills of Royal Deeside?

It’s rare that I need to be asked twice to head for the hills, but if there’s an opportunity to go off road then I’m...
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Hop On Hop Off vs. Traditional Bus Tours in Edinburgh: Which is Right for You?

Sponsored Content | Exploring the historic and scenic city of Edinburgh offers an array of experiences, with its rich tapestry of culture, architecture, and natural...
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Review – Hotel Edelweiss, Zurs, Austria

Watching the progress of our journey on my phone map and looking up towards our destination, Zürs, it was difficult to imagine how our transport...
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Review: A Car-Free Adventure to Carlisle

  The cathedral city of Carlisle may not be your first thought when planning your next weekend away, but the small border city has much...
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Review: Cherry Blossom Tuesday at Tattu Edinburgh

I’m not sure what alchemy was involved in the scheduling of Tattu restaurant’s Cherry Blossom dinner for the first warm day of the year in...
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Kiefer Sutherland: Hollywood star brings new whisky to the UK

Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland has unveiled his new whisky to the UK, a homage to his Canadian roots and love of the spirit. The whisky,...
Tom Tsappis, chef-owner Killiecrankie House. Credit Alex Baxter Photography

In a nutshell, Chef Tom Tsappis: ‘I’d love to cook for Tom Cruise’

Chef Tom Tsappis and his wife Matilda moved from London to Killiecrankie in 2021 to realise their dream of opening their own restaurant. Killiecrankie House...
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‘Scotland’s first dog friendly chippy’ launches in St Andrews

A chip shop in St Andrews says it has become 'Scotland’s first dog-friendly chippy' with the launch of a dedicated menu for diners’ pooches. The...
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Life With Isle of Harris Distillery: ‘The Hearach is special, it has done so much for the island’

Isle of Harris distiller Thomas Macrae talks to us about his earliest memories of whisky and why The Hearach is so special to islanders. And...
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James Robertson: The importance of indy beer makers

James Robertson tries out the latest indy beers at the Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival and shares his favourites.    At the weekend I visited the...