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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...

Book review: The Accidental Recluse

What’s the story? Johnny Jackson, now 75, used to be a famous film director returns home to Scotland for one last film and a civic...
Weaving with Dovecot Studios is now at the heart of the former Infirmary Street Baths

Ten years since old pool went from Baths to Bobbins

The important history of an Edinburgh institution is the focus of a new exhibition. Celebrating 10 years of weaving in the Infirmary Street Baths, Dovecot...
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Cracking the code adds to The Glenlivet

The Glenlivet has unveiled its latest addition to the range - The Glenlivet Code. Inspired by the iconic British code breakers, this mysterious Single Malt...
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Fund to boost investment in rural Scotland is launched

A new fund designed to help rural areas in Scotland invest in the quality of their tourism offering has opened for applications. Administered by VisitScotland,...

Sweet dreams with Adam’s fantastic fiddling skills

Scottish Composer of the Year Adam Sutherland’s new album does indeed come from Some Other Land. As one of Scotland’s foremost fiddlers, having cut his...
45 Commando's whisky book, listing all of the donations it has received from departing officers

The most incredible ‘secret’ collection of whisky

Secret Scottish whisky bars come in all shapes and sizes.  The whisky bar in the officers’ mess at 45 Commando’s Arbroath headquarters is one of...
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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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