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Drumming up support for Tartan Day Parade in New York
New York is getting ready to celebrate the 20th anniversary of National Tartan Day with the NYC Tartan Day Parade. Taking place on Saturday, 7...

All set to celebrate 200 years of the Union Canal
The famous Union Canal linking Edinburgh with Falkirk and Glasgow is this year celebrating its 200th birthday. The first turf was cut in Edinburgh to...

See the sights of Scotland in just two days – on the one island
Athletes are being offered the chance to see some of the most glorious sights in Scotland on the new Ultra Tour of Arran. Rat Race...

Iconic Scots given a makeover as part of celebration
Scottish icons have been given a major makeover, to celebrate the strength and depth of the country’s creative and textile sector. Creative Legends, the first...

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...