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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...

Gearing up for the 178th Royal Highland Show

Country came to the capital as a Scottish Blackface Sheep launched the 2018 Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh's St Andrew Square. Emily the sheep, one...

The Macallan launches limited edition with classic ads

Classic advertisements which were used to promote the Macallan in bygone days are making a limited comeback. Complete with a sherry oak style of The...
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A busy time is in store with Dundee Design Month

Dundee is quickly becoming one of the most-watched cities in Scotland. Ahead of the opening of the new V&A Museum later this year, the first...
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Estates contributing to the Scottish economy

Scottish estates mean business more than pleasure, according to a speaker at Scottish Land & Estates' AGM. And the overwhelming majority of Scotland’s 3000-plus rural...
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Great turnout for opening night of War Horse

The opening night of the War Horse was held recently at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre. It was the second visit to Scotland for the acclaimed production...
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Facts at your fingertips with VIP programme

Visitors to some of the country’s most popular historic attractions can now learn more about the local area while delving into Scotland’s past. As part...
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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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