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Writing in harmony
Alison Martin, chair of Crieff Choral Group, shares the story behind a new song that her choir will perform. CRIEFF Choral Group has a very...

East Haugh House collaborates with the ‘Harrods of the North’ on exclusive getaway package
TWO family-run businesses in Perthshire have collaborated to offer a luxury package of a "gift of a getaway" to Perthshire. Award-winning hotel and restaurant East...

Inverness hotels share positive figures
RESIDENTS in the North of Scotland are being encouraged to discover "what's on their doorstep" as Inverness's hotels report brighter figures amid the covid gloom....

The stories behind NatureScot’s 2021 calendar snaps
NATURESCOT, the Scottish Government agency previously known as Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), has unveiled the photographs it is using for its 2021 calendar. The agency...

Review: Hotel du Vin, Newcastle
Alister Tenneb enjoyed a weekend get-a-way at the glamorous Hotel du Vin in the bustling city of Newcastle. Less than a three hour drive...

Top festive things to do and see near Pitlochry
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city during the festive season and head north to the lively small town of Pitlochry with our top...

Review: Nature meets luxury on an autumn break at Cumbria’s Hidden River Cabins
Morag Bootland heads south of the border for a relaxing dog-friendly, family break at Hidden River Cabins in Cumbia. As we drive through the beautiful...

Glasgow Marriott celebrates a new look
Over 300 guests descended on the refurbished Glasgow Marriott Hotel on Argyle Street last week to celebrate a night to remember for this award-winning property’s...

In a Nutshell: Chef Francesco Ascrizzi, Sotto, Edinburgh
Born in Catanzaro, Calabria, Francesco Ascrizzi moved to Edinburgh in 2013 and has worked at some of Edinburgh’s best restaurants. He joined Sotto as head chef...

Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route
Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route. The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...

Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases two new Taiwanese whiskies
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two new Taiwanese whiskies. The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese...

A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’
From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...