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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...
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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 sights Michelle Obama should see in Scotland

Former American First Lady Michelle Obama is due to arrive in Scotland today for the first time. VisitScotland www.visitscotland.com, the national tourism organisation, has turned...
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Scotland’s spaceport plans ready to blast off

It's been visited by Elvis Presley and Donald Trump - and now a Scottish airport could be set to go into orbit. Glasgow Prestwick Airport...

New whisky from Tomatin with a Moscatel finish

Highland whisky distillery Tomatin has today revealed the release of its new limited edition Moscatel finished whisky. The expression, which was distilled in 2003, is...
Sometimes it's better to laugh and walk away, is a biro and ink creation by Scott Mackie, on a vintage 1946 Vogue pattern book

Artist’s unique ballpoint pen work on display

A Scottish artist’s unique work in ballpoint pen on vintage documents is currently on display. The Laundry Gallery in Aviemore is delighted to announce that...
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Just one week to go until Edinburgh Food Festival

Food lovers across Edinburgh and the Lothians have only one week to wait until this year’s Edinburgh Food Festival kicks off in Assembly George Square...

Royal Highland Show 2018 captured in pictures

The 178th Royal Highland Show at Ingliston was a huge success. The four day event attracted just under 200,000 visitors this year, at Scotland’s iconic celebration...
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Review: The Little Chartroom, Leith

When it comes to food news, Roberta Hall-McCarron is a journalist’s dream. Since opening The Little Chartroom in Leith in June 2018 it seems there’s...
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Review: Road Hole Restaurant, St Andrews

The old favourite Road Hole Restaurant in St Andrews retains arguably the best dining views over a golf course in the world, but the menu...
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Maison by Glaschu kicks off summer with week-long ice cream cart pop-up and a Bastille Day bottomless steak frites

One of Glasgow’s chicest restaurants, Maison by Glaschu is kicking off summer with a week-long ice cream cart pop-up and a Bastille Day bottomless steak...
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Producer’s Corner: Charlie Aitken, Rum Cay

Charlie Aitken grew up listening to stories from his grandparents about their time living near the island of Rum Cay in the Bahamas, during the...
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Review: Bonnar’s, The Scott Hotel

This year has been one characterised by pleasant surprises, but few have come more out of the blue than this cracking little restaurant inside a...
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In A Nutshell, George Colebrook: ‘My customers wouldn’t know but I trained as a clown in Paris for two years.’

London native George Colebrook's love of cooking stems from his childhood, as he was introduced to the importance of produce by his grandfathers – who...

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