Scotland
Highlands and islands in top 10 must see 2019 places
Scotland’s Highlands and islands have been named as one of the world’s must visit top regions for 2019. Travel authority, Lonely Planet, has revealed that the regions have been listed amongst its top 10 ‘Best in Travel’ destinations for 2019 – the only Scottish destination to be included. The region receives the accolade in the…
Read MoreGet your tickets for The Steamie at Hogmanay 2019
It’s been a Scottish favourite for decades – and The Steamie is coming to the SSE Hydro next Hogmany. Neil Laidlaw and Jason Haigh-Ellery present The Steamie, which has been a massive hit since it was first written by Tony Roper 31 years ago. Tickets are on sale for the production in 2019. It will…
Read MoreStores aim to get Scotland first footing again
A supermarket is encouraging people across the country to reignite the heritage of Hogmanay by first-footing their neighbours with a lump of coal. Customers across all 96 Scottish Lidl stores can pick up free coal with their shopping from today, Saturday 29 December, a symbol of bringing of warmth and wellbeing for the year ahead.…
Read MoreDissect medical history online for the first time
A new resource that allows people to delve easily for the first time into the fascinating world of medical history – including rare photographic collections and tales of grave robbers – has been launched by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The website archiveandlibrary.rcsed.ac.uk provides a catalogue of information that will enable visitors to view…
Read MoreHead chef in the MasterChef kitchen tonight
A head chef from one of Scotland’s leading restaurants is back in this MasterChef kitchen this evening. Scott Davies, head chef at The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye, is one of five chefs, and the only contestant from Scotland, taking part in MasterChef: The Professionals Rematch, due to broadcast on BBC Two today, Thursday 27…
Read MoreTime to think about having a new year getaway
With Christmas over for another year, the festive break can be the perfect time for thinking about the future and more importantly, holidays, according to Macdonald Resorts. December and January are the peak times for holiday bookings, and Macdonald Resorts is helping people to plan ahead with a fixed low deposit of £99 on all…
Read MoreDo your bit this Boxing Day to help the environment
Christmas has now been and gone for another year. The more environmentally conscious revellers can now start worrying about the impact their festivities could be having on the planet. Here, Matt Spaul, operations director at waste management specialist Smart Solutions, provides some top tips on recycling Christmas left-overs. It’s not surprising that with approximately 90…
Read MoreThere’s far more to Windsor than just the castle
With all the lingering excitement of the Royal Wedding and the confirmation that the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex are about to make it their permanent home, now is a good time to visit Windsor to see what all the fuss is about. Although just an hour from central London, it’s easy to visit…
Read MoreSurreal art is inspiration for the new Macallan
Inspiration for a new whisky can come from many places, and The Macallan Concept No. 1 is perhaps a little different. The first release in a new limited edition series, exclusive to travellers, is inspired by surreal art, celebrating the world’s visionaries by daring to disrupt the whisky making process. Created from whiskies matured first…
Read MoreWhisky hotel marks its 125th birthday in style
The Craigellachie Hotel in Speyside, known as one of the best whisky hotels in the world, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this month. The hotel is owned by businessman Piers Adam whose father had an affinity with Speyside after spending time in the region during the war. One of his last wishes was to travel…
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