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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...
Fife Council is taking a pro-active approach against seagulls

Tackling seagull menace on the Scottish coast

A Scottish council is fighting back against the winged menace that plagues our seaside towns - seagulls. Fife Council's Councillor Ross Vettraino and enforcement officers...

Highland Games treat for Father’s Day

A Father’s Day treat is in store as the stage is set for Aberdeen’s Highland Games on Sunday. Final preparations are underway for the popular...
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Summer ice cream sales given a big boost

The hot weather brought a welcome return for Mackie's of Scotland as it had its brightest summer in more than 30 years. As the mercury...
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New study claims Robert Burns may have been bipolar

A new examination of the letters of Robert Burns reveals he may have had bipolar disorder. Researchers at the University of Glasgow looked at more...

This fantastic five will be up to par at the Fairmont

Fairmont St Andrews has welcomed five new future junior hotelier apprentices, as part of their unique three-year hospitality apprenticeship programme. Apprentices were welcomed by John...

Supermarket whisky takes home a gold award

Two supermarket whiskies have won gold and silver medals at the Scotch Whisky Masters. Lidl beat off stiff competition as the Ben Bracken Speyside Single...
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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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