Scotland’s islands offer a break with a difference

Scotland is proud of its diverse nature, from the busy cities, to the unique locales of the islands. Loch Gorm House is a luxury five-star Gold B&B with spectacular sea views of Jura and across Loch Indaal. Recently refurbished, the guesthouse offers well-appointed accommodation that is close to all of the island’s main attractions. Owner…

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Choosing a tailor-made cruise is the ideal break

Escape from the stresses and strains of everyday living by enjoying a life on the ocean waves. Red Moon Cruises offer exclusive, tailor- made cruises perfect for couples, families or groups of friends. Imagine escaping in your own private cruise boat to sail wherever you wish (weather permitting!), while you watch some of the world’s most superb scenery go…

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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…

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Celebrate Rabbie Burns’ 260th birthday in style

He may be 260, but he’s not doing too shabby: Robert Burns – Scotland’s national bard – is celebrated every year on would have been his birthday, 25 January, and which is now known as Burns Night. Scots and visitors alike can toast his legacy and celebrate Scotland with a wee dram and a traditional…

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Stores 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.…

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Country house hotel prepares for a big revamp

An elegant, not-for-profit country house hotel is undergoing a significant refurbishment in January 2019. Douneside House’s restaurant is renowned, not only for being the only three AA rosette restaurant in Aberdeen and shire, but for its head chef David Butters winning the coveted Hotel Chef of the Year award for 2018. Now the restaurant itself…

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Surreal 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…

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On the ninth day of Christmas… Hotel du Vin Edinburgh

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of weddings. Hotel du Vin Edinburgh provides the perfect backdrop for weddings and civil partnerships as you glide elegantly from ceremony to celebration and beyond – all orchestrated flawlessly by your own personal wedding planner. Nestled deep in Edinburgh’s Old Town…

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Whisky 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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