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The slow staycation: How to take a tranquil city break in London

London, a famously frenetic city, might seem like an odd choice for a relaxing break, but it all depends on how you do it. Eilidh...

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Dad's are notoriously tricky to buy for, right? So as the countdown to Father's Day begins (heads-up, it's on 15th June this year) you might...
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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...

The grandeur of batch 10 is now available

The GlenDronach Distillery is releasing its 10th Grandeur Batch today. Founded in 1826, James Allardice built his distillery in the fertile landscape of the Forgue...

Man who helped revive Bladnoch Distillery to depart

A man who has helped revive the fortunes of the Bladnoch Distillery is to leave early next year. Ian MacMillan, the master distiller of Bladnoch...

Distillery manager crowned whisky icon of the year

A distillery manager from Speyside has been crowned the best in Scotland as part of Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky 2019 awards. Sandy McIntyre, who...
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New whiskies round off platinum celebrations

Douglas Laing & Co are concluding their platinum anniversary celebrations with two appropriately themed limited editions. They are a XOP Platinum Port Ellen 1982 Vintage Single...

Enjoy the wonders of nature in the winter

A celebration of the winter wonders of the natural world is taking place this Sunday. The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s National Academy, is...
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Meldrum House celebrates winning hotel bar award

Independent Aberdeenshire country hotel Meldrum House has been awarded Hotel Bar of the Year. CEO of Meldrum House Country Hotel, in Oldmeldrum, Andy Burgess attended...
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The slow staycation: How to take a tranquil city break in London

London, a famously frenetic city, might seem like an odd choice for a relaxing break, but it all depends on how you do it. Eilidh...
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How the UK–India trade deal opens door in the Scotch whisky industry

Euan Duncan, a Partner at law firm Morton Fraser MacRoberts, on how the UK–India trade deal will affect Scottish whisky and the importance of geographical...
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Review: Leftfield, Edinburgh

Editor Richard Bath revisits Edinburgh’s Leftfield, a venerable Bruntsfield restaurant which has just undergone a refurbishment and remains one of the capital's finest bistros.  ...
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Scottish Field Summer Challenge 2025 Results

For 25 years – a quarter of a century – the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge has been helping readers to discover some of the best...
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The Spanish Butcher, Edinburgh celebrates its first birthday and the rise of Galician Blond beef

RUSK & RUSK, the independent Scottish restaurant group behind the award-winning dining concept, The Spanish Butcher, will this week mark its first year in Edinburgh...
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A Dram with Stewart Bowman, Lochranza: ‘Whisky is not just about making something to drink. It’s about the people and the place, it’s a journey’

Lochranza distillery manager Stewart Bowman chats about his career in whisky, his favourite flavour profiles and what makes Lochranza and Arran whisky so special.  ...

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