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Scotland ranks in world’s top 10 must see places for 2019
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 today (revealed that the regions have been listed amongst its top 10 ‘Best in Travel’ destinations for 2019 – the only Scottish destinations to be included. The region receives the accolade in…
Read MoreRed carpet premiere for Robert the Bruce film
Friday night saw the stars of the highly anticipated Netflix movie Outlaw King, gather in the capital for the Scottish premiere. The film focuses on the story of Robert the Bruce and his transformational journey from defeated nobleman to outlaw hero during the brutal and oppressive occupation of mediaeval Scotland by Edward I of England.…
Read MoreBeautiful scenery and music feature on TV shows
Some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery is to feature in two television programmes this week. BBC ALBA, Scotland’s Gaelic channel, is to show An t-Eilean (From Skye with Love) and An Drochaid (The Bridge over the Atlantic) on Tuesday evening, 15 October. From Skye with Love features the Trotternish peninsula on the island of Skye,…
Read MoreA taste of Skye for Gleneagles afternoon tea
Gleneagles has announced that its series of bespoke afternoon teas is to continue. Celebrated chef, food writer and owner of award-winning Kinloch Lodge, Lady Claire Macdonald will be the latest guest chef in an exclusive afternoon tea series from 12-18 November. Taking inspiration from her beloved home on the Isle of Skye, the Lady Claire…
Read MoreSupermarket kicks off its latest festival of beer
A total of 35 exceptional craft beers from seven unique breweries across Scotland will feature in the line-up for ALDI’s 16th Scottish Beer Festival. Kicking off in-store today (11 October), the featured breweries span the length and breadth of Scotland in a deal worth £115,000 to the breweries involved. The ALDI Scottish Beer Festival will…
Read MoreThree Chimneys receives a top honour
There’s celebrations on the Isle of Skye, as it is now home to one of the best ‘Restaurants-with-Rooms’ in the country. The Good Hotel Guide Editor’s Choice 2019 awards bestowed the status on The Three Chimneys and The House Over-By, the leading independent guide to hotels in Great Britain and Ireland and prides itself on…
Read MoreBeautiful walks for the whole family to enjoy
A series of family friendly walking events are taking place against the exhilarating backdrop of Wester Ross in the Highlands this month. Hosted by the National Trust for Scotland, the programme of guided treks, which includes an opportunity to spot wild red deer, hear stories from the past and take photos in the beautiful heart…
Read MoreArchitect-designed home offers unspoilt views
A beautifully architect-designed eco home in an outstanding location close to the coastline and with magnificent views over the Western Isles and Torridons is now for sale. Presented for sale by Strutt & Parker, Luachran is a home truly at one with its surroundings, a property which is beautifully appointed and finished to an impressive…
Read MoreScots chocolatier reveals new 12 bar collection
A Scottish craft chocolatier has launched an inspirational new collection. COCO is a chocolate brand and manufacturer founded in 2004, based in Edinburgh. Their small team of chocolatiers have free rein to create unique flavour combinations that deliver extraordinary experiences. COCO’s new collection of 12 chocolate bars features unique flavour combinations, single origin ethical chocolate…
Read MoreSeas the day and discover Scotland with Argyll Cruising
Cut out the air miles in 2019 and choose a Scottish cruise company, you’ll be delighted you did. If taking a cruise is high on your bucket list then do it in style and look for a company offering bespoke breaks. Based in the Holy Loch, Argyll Cruising offer a range of cruise options, from…
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