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Review: Maison by Glaschu, Glasgow
If I had my way, I’d sit each Sunday on the terrace of a Parisian café, nursing a strong black coffee and a flaky almond croissant. I can but dream. But for the time being, I need to find a substitute a little closer to home. So, the news that a French-inspired bar and restaurant,…
Read MoreWhere to live in the Scottish Highlands
Sponsored Content | If you are considering living in the Scottish Highlands how do you decide where best to live? With many factors such as accessibility, amenities, travel, work, schooling, further education, the cost of living, and weather conditions to consider, it is important to understand what each area of the Highlands can offer. Garrington…
Read MoreREVIEW: Into the wild at Loch Rannoch Hotel
Rosie Morton swapped Edinburgh city for an outdoorsy retreat by the banks of Loch Rannoch – and it spoke to the soul. Edinburgh has captured my heart over the last five years, but it is the enduring beauty of the hills that always steals it. And so it was with no hesitation that I…
Read More‘Mystical and romantic’ island off Isle of Skye listed for sale for £190k
A mystical and romantic private island off Skye with the remains of a sixth-century chapel built by St Columba has hit the market. The sale of Fladda-Chuain, an unspoilt and uninhabited 27-hectare island rich in myth and legend, offers an extremely rare opportunity for buyers looking for the romance associated with the Scottish islands. Identified…
Read MoreGalloway chosen as preferred location of Scotland’s third national park
By Izzy Alexander Galloway has been chosen as the preferred location for Scotland’s newest national park. There are currently two national parks north of the border – the Cairngorms, and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. The Scottish government has pledged ‘at least one’ new park will be designated by spring 2026. Officials confirmed the winning…
Read MoreGlasgow comedian Billy Connolly to release new book this year
A new book by Billy Connolly featuring a collection of his artwork and stories will be released later this year. The Accidental Artist, published by John Murray Press, will be released on 24 October and will feature 200 of Connolly’s artworks alongside accompanying stories from the beloved comedian. Connolly’s three previous books with John Murray Press…
Read MoreReview: The Crusoe, Lower Largo
Richard Bath heads to Lower Largo for a stay at the Crusoe to see what has changed at this boutique hotel next to the quay. Once upon a dream, the Crusoe in Lower Largo was one of those destination places where lots of city folk went for short breaks. It might be golf in…
Read MoreLORD OF THE DANCE: Michael Flatley’s iconic production returns to Scotland
MICHAEL Flatley’s Lord of the Dance show is due to return to Bonnie Scotland. The world-renowned Irish dancing production is poised to dazzle audiences in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow throughout the summer. ‘A Lifetime of Standing Ovations’, the 2024 show revival, comes two years after Lord of the Dance’s 25th anniversary. Flatley, the American-born visionary…
Read MoreReview: The Gailes Hotel & Spa, Irvine
Ellie Forbes swaps the hustle and bustle of Glasgow for a chilled-out break by the coast and it truly soothed the soul. The beach is always a good idea in my book. Give me the salty sprays of the sea any day. So I have decided to escape the city for a weekend by…
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