A new secret to be found in whisky-filled Cave Bar

A Scots hotel has revealed its biggest secret – a brand-new casual dining experience in its award-winning Cave Bar. 1236 is a new chapter in the history of Meldrum House in Aberdeenshire. The Cave Bar is in the oldest part of the 800-year old building and so it seemed apt to call it 1236 –…

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Tasty haggis bon bons – but for one day only

Diners can celebrate Burns Night in style this year at Edinburgh’s The Ivy on the Square. For one day only, Friday 25 January, the brasserie will be offering a special cocktail and Scottish-inspired nibbles to help diners commemorate the Bard’s birthday. The Tim’rous Beastie is a cocktail Rabbie Burns himself would be proud of, with…

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Symposium will discuss the art of tapestry

The heritage and future of tapestry art is to be discussed at a gathering in Scotland. The Cordis Trust presents a symposium bringing together an international panel of speakers to discuss and debate contemporary tapestry. This will take place on Saturday, 16 March, at the RBGE Lecture Theatre, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh. Since its inception,…

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A double helping of the great outdoors awaits

Two Adventure Show specials will be hitting our screens today and tomorrow on BBC2 Scotland. Cameron McNeish is back on our television screens this Christmas presenting a two-part series of the popular Adventure Show, for BBC2 Scotland. ‘Roads Less Travelled’ – Adventure Show Special – will hit our screens on Thursday 27 December at 7pm,…

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There’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…

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On the tenth day of Christmas… Lanrick Estate

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of fishing. Whether you are a keen salmon fly fisherman or looking for special day out, this stretch of river is a hidden gem. Offering tranquillity and surrounded by ancient woodland The Lanrick water of the River Teith is one of…

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Restaurant to open its second site in Glasgow

A Korean restaurant in Glasgow city centre has announced it is to open a second restaurant site in Glasgow’s trendy West End.    The name, which is pronounced as ‘bee-beem-bahp’ is named after the Korean comfort food – a bowl of warm white rice topped with vegetables and chilli pepper paste, soy sauce, or fermented…

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Stars in glasses and on plates at 21212

As a fan of 21212’s food, Peter Ranscombe couldn’t turn down an invitation to try the Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms’ wine pairings. CHEF Paul Kitching cracked the code for good food a long time ago – the proprietor at 21212, the restaurant with rooms on Edinburgh’s Royal Terrace, has held his Michelin star since 2010,…

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Whisky and Burns at two very distinct events

Glenfiddich whisky will be taking over London’s most imaginative rooftop destination for the city’s biggest Burns Night celebration. In honour of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns, the Skylight at Tobacco Dock rooftop will undergo a makeover from the multi award-winning distillery, bringing with them signature whisky tipples. Entertainment, aside from the rooftop ice rink,…

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The delicious food at Dine is fine and dandy

As we walk up the steps to enter Dine, passing the unusual moss covered wall emblazoned with the letters D.I.N.E. the 1980s Ottowan classic D.I.S.C.O. takes up residence in my brain and threatens to ruin what I was hoping would be an excellent lunch. Thankfully there was much inside to distract me from this unwanted…

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