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SCOTLAND, THE UK AND BEYOND

Outdoor photographer Paul Sharman of Hebridean Adventures enjoying the views from the Shiant Isles in the Outer Hebrides. Photograph courtesy of Harry Martin.

How to spot Scotland’s winter wildlife

Paul Sharman, business development manager at Hebridean Adventures, and binocular maker Swarovski offer tips for spotting winter wildlife in Scotland. 1. Be in the right...
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Review: The Loveable Rogue

The Hebridean may have gone, but Keith McIntyre is in love with its replacement - The Loveable Rogue in Glasgow. WHEN it was announced at...
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Review: A new chapter for hair styling in East Lothian

Elis Elliot visits Chapter One Hair Spa in Haddington. BEING deprived of any sort of pampering in the barnet department for most of 2020 has...

Balmoral brings ‘extended reality’ to meetings

THE Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh has created an "extended reality studio" to help businesses and organisations hold meetings. The virtual events space will allow delegates...
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Review: The last days of summer in the Lakes

Elis Elliot and family explore the Lake District from The County Hotel in Kendal. I HAVE a long and somewhat damp history of spending time...
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Tom Morris scholars – past and present

St Leonards shares an insight into its Tom Morris golf scholarship. INTRODUCED in 2017, the St Leonards Tom Morris Scholarship recognises talent, achievement, and dedication...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The Enchanted Forest reveals this year’s theme

The 'Enchanted Forest' is returning this October and November with a new theme. The highly anticipated sound and light show, which takes place in Faskally...
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Review: The Alan, Manchester

Like many British cities over the last 30 years Manchester has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance thanks to huge injections from business, culture, sports and general...
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Review: Ox & Finch, Glasgow

If you are someone who is skeptical about the whole, sharing-plates-delivered-when-they-are-ready, for fear you will leave the restaurant just as hungry as when you entered,...
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Review: Eve, Edinburgh

Richard Bath tries out Eve, the capital’s newest Italian restaurant.   The commendably swanky Virgin Hotel has its main entrance onto the top of Victoria...
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In a Nutshell, Daniela Forbes at The Scottish Game Fair: ‘When my kids say I’ve nailed my Nonna’s sugo recipe, I feel like I’ve won gold’

Daniela Forbes is a chef, food stylist and educator with deep Italian roots and a passion for helping people gain confidence in the kitchen. She will...
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In a Nutshell, Tim Maddams at the Scottish Game Fair: ‘If I wasn’t a chef I’d be a gardener, I love growing stuff’

Tim Maddams, formerly Head Chef at the River Cottage Canteen, grew up in Wiltshire. He cooked in professional kitchens with Fergus Henderson, Alistair Little, Marco...
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Review: Landy’s, the chippy bringing the seaside classics to Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

Editor Richard Bath heads out to Landy’s to try out the chippy bringing the seaside classics to Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, offering nostalgic favourites like salt...
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Producer’s Corner: Fetcha, Fiona McArthur

When Campbeltown chocolatier Fiona McArthur started to make vegan delights from her friend's kitchen in 2020 she dreamed of one day seeing them in the...

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