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Minister of Money by Charles W Munn

Book review – Minister of Money

  The name of Henry Duncan is one you may recognise. He was a parish minister who played a role in the Disruption of the...
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Path is finally on track after 13-year wait

A four mile bike-friendly link connecting two Scottish villages is ‘within touching distance’, according to campaigners. Community activists have fought for 13 years for a...
The team with the Phoenix Futures New Year Honours Partnership Award. L-R: Phoenix Futures service user, Dr Paul Murtagh (CAVLP Heritage), Rachel McRae (CAVLP Heritage) and John Deeney, Phoenix Futures Service Manager. (Picture: CAVLP Heritage)

Dedicated Scots heritage trail creators are honoured

The team who created a Scottish heritage trail have been honoured in London. Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership (CAVLP) Heritage staff scooped the prestigious...
Dundee: A Short History

by Norman Watson

Book review – Dundee: A Short History

Think of Dundee and jute, comics and the RRS Discovery probably come to mind. But there’s far more to it than that, writer Norman Watson...
Who Built Scotland, by Alexander McCall Smith, Alistair Moffat, James Crawford, James Robertson and Kathleen Jamie, published by Historic Environment Scotland, £20

Book review – Who Built Scotland

You can tell a lot about a country by the quality of its buildings and the stories behind them. Historic Environment Scotland commissioned five popular...
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Acting legend Brian Cox helps to celebrate the Spirit of Scotland

A series of short films showing off Scotland at its best have become a social media success. As the Spirit of Scotland campaign celebrates its...
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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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