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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...
Lumo

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...
Fonab Castle

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...
kingfisher-cabin

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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Bross Bagels opens in Stockbridge

It still amazes me that it's taken this long for someone to realise that us Scots love a good bagel. But it's happened and I'm...
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A fresh take on south east Asian cuisine for Glasgow

A new, innovative experience is coming to the Glasgow dining scene next week. Mamasan Bar & Brasserie will officially open its doors to the public...
Ardbeg, the world-renowned Islay Distillery, today announced the release of its first ever beer – The Shortie Smoky Porter – a cross-category first for the Scottish whisky maker.
  
The beer has been created in aid of the charity Brewgooder for World Water Day (22 March 2020), with all profits from The Shortie Smoky Porter donated to support clean water projects in Malawi.
 
The Shortie Smoky Porter will be available to purchase exclusively in the UK from the Ardbeg Distillery Visitor Centre, online at Ardbeg.com, and in select stores across the UK from Tuesday 24th March – priced at £14 for a four-pack.

Ardbeg Distillery launches a limited edition beer

Ardbeg, the world-renowned Islay distillery, announced the release of its first ever beer – The Shortie Smoky Porter. Named after Ardbeg’s beloved canine mascot, Shortie...
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Give her a relaxing ‘mumcation’ this Mother’s Day

The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh is offering Mother’s the chance to treat themselves to a ‘mumcation’.  Perfect for busy Mum’s (and ladies who need to...

New campaign aims to get younger Scots cooking

Two of Scotland’s finest ingredients, Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI, are set to be in the spotlight in the coming weeks as Quality...
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Sunday brunch at Ondine really hits the spot

The combination of excellent food, a lovely setting and a win for Scotland’s rugby team provided a friend and I with the loveliest of Sunday...

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