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SCOTLAND, THE UK AND BEYOND

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...

Lost in time and restored for the 21st century
A Scotch heritage brand will add a new single grain whisky to its repertoire – Grain of Truth. The Tweeddale was first blended by J&A...

Mixer firm’s new flavours are the perfect tonic
The maker of Scotland’s first tonic water has expanded its range with four new flavours. Walter Gregor’s tonic water was launched in 2015, and is...

Five whiskies from The Balvenie – for £29,000
The penultimate chapter in The Balvenie DCS Compendium: Chapter Four has been revealed. The Balvenie single malt Scotch whisky has unveiled Expecting the Unexpected. The...

Scotland ranks in world’s top 10 must see places for 2019
Scotland’s Highlands and islands have been named as one of the world's must visit top regions for 2019. Travel authority, Lonely Planet, has today (revealed...

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...