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Review: Nature meets luxury on an autumn break at Cumbria’s Hidden River Cabins

Glasgow Marriott celebrates a new look

Review: The Alan, Manchester

REVIEW: Into the wild at Loch Rannoch Hotel

Review: The Gailes Hotel & Spa, Irvine

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The velvet underground – the world of the mole

Moles have been a groundskeeper’s worst nightmare for centuries and mole catchers today are still perfecting the best way to dispense with these furry pests....
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Charles Faa Blythe – the last king of Scotland’s gypsies

Over a century ago, in an elaborate ceremony in the Borders witnessed by a crowd of 10,000 spectators that included Lords and Ladies, the last...

The perfect boots for riding, stable work and walks

Scottish Field tries and tests the Ariat Torridon GTX Boots. What is it: Ariat Torridon GTX Boots, RRP £330. www.ariat.com I want them because: I...
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Pick your own pumpkin from a six acre patch

Scotland's premier pumpkin patch has opened today (Friday 11 October). More than 7,000 pumpkins have been grown across six acres of land at Arnprior Farm,...

To eat, or not red meat – that is the question

With red meat consumption a hot topic of conversation, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is hosting a free event to help people make up their minds...
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Climate change and the plight of Scotland’s rainforests

Far too little is known about how Scotland’s native species will respond to climate change, according to new research. Following studies of the country’s unique...
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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...
The Enchanted Forest returns this October and November. [Credit: Lesley Martin]

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: 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...
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Review: 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....
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Review: The Court restaurant opens in the new look Caledonian Edinburgh Hotel

The Caledonian Edinburgh, or The Caley as it’s known to you and I, has been undergoing something of a transformation. And as part of a...
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Scottish star Ewan McGregor gifted cask of Lagg Single Malt

Lagg Distillery on The Isle of Arran have gifted renowned Scottish actor Ewan McGregor his very own cask of Lagg Single Malt. The team at...
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Review: The Alchemist, Patron tequila experience

If you either like tequila, or don’t know whether you like tequila, I’d heartily recommend the weekly tasting session at Patron Parlour in The Alchemist...
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Producer’s Corner: Ross Main, Main’s Apiaries

As a child Ross Main loved helping his gamekeeper grandfather tend to his beehives.  With no protective gear, it was often a daunting experience, but...
Beautiful Ballintaggart Farm, Highland Perthshire.

Review: An Autumnal Feast Night with Ballintaggart Farm

Rosie Morton was in for a treat when she headed for Ballintaggart’s Autumnal Feast Night in collaboration with the Isle of Harris Distillery... There it...
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Sail into Christmas with new Festive Afternoon Tea aboard Scotland’s luxury floating hotel

Scotland’s only five-star luxury floating hotel will be adding some festive magic to one of Edinburgh’s ultimate afternoon tea experiences. Permanently berthed in Edinburgh’s historic...
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