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Burns statue returned home for the Bard’s birthday

Leith’s iconic Burns statue has been returned to its home on Bernard Street, as Scotland celebrates the national bard. The 19th century bronze sculpture was...
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9000 bottles of whisky make history at auction

A man who has travelled the world in pursuit of good whisky, has made history after selling his personal collection - the largest in the...
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Ayrshire and Arran launch new tourism campaign

Ayrshire and Arran Destination Alliance is this week launching its biggest ever marketing campaign to help boost tourism to the area. The campaign ‘Find Your...

A gripping read that thrills to the very end

Master of crime Denzil Meyrick transports his readers to the urban gangland of the Scottish town of Paisley and the dark underworld of London. Packed...
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Cù Bòcan releases two new limited whisky Creations

Cù Bòcan Single Malt has today released two limited edition expressions within their Creation series. Creation #3 was matured in Moroccan Cabernet Sauvignon and North...
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10 things you never know were invented in Scotland

If you step out the house and go for a walk to the shops, on your trip you're more than likely to be surrounded by...
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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...
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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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