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Emerging talent welcomed to Scottish Opera

Scottish Opera has welcomed a talented group of emerging artists for the 2019/20 season. They are Samuel Bordoli, Arthur Bruce, Jasmine Clark, Charlie Drummond, Mark...
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Kirsten is master whisky maker for The Macallan

The Macallan has appointed Kirsteen Campbell, renowned throughout the industry for her expertise and knowledge, as master whisky maker for its single maltwhisky. She will...
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VisitScotland reveals first research into Chinese visitors

As China celebrates its national golden week, VisitScotland has revealed first of its kind research into what Chinese holidaymakers think of Scotland. The national tourism...

Port Edgar Marina sits between iconic bridges

Sitting between the iconic Forth Road and Rail Bridges and the Queensferry Crossing, Port Edgar Marina is one of the east coast’s largest marinas with...

Ardoran Marine sits on the rugged west coast

Ardoran Marine is situated five miles south of Oban on the beautiful and rugged west coast of Scotland, on the shores of Loch Feochan. Sailing...

Taymouth Marina – a gem on the banks of Loch Tay

Taymouth Marina is one of Scotland’s hidden gems, situated right on the banks of Loch Tay. It is surrounded by the most magnificent landscape. This...
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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: 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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A dram with Gordon Motion, Highland Park: ‘Highland Park 56 started back in 1968, it’s our oldest and rarest whisky’

Since its beginnings as a 'side-hustle' of church beadle and whisky smuggler Magnus ‘Mansie’ Eunson, Highland Park has been an iconic part of the global...
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In a nutshell, Chef Andrea Sendon Alonso: ‘The first time I tried to make Sourdough the birds didn’t even want to have a go at it’

Andrea Sendon Alonso was appointed new Restaurant Chef onboard Fingal Hotel in 2024 to lead its two AA Rosette restaurant in Edinburgh. Andrea is originally...
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Roberta Hall-McCarron: Smoked duck and beetroot salad

For February's food feature, Rosie Morton sat down with leading Edinburgh chef and winner of the fish dish in the 2021 series of The Great...
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Isle of Tiree Distillery launches the island’s first legal whisky in more than 200 years

The first legal single malt whisky produced on the Hebridean island of Tiree in over two centuries has been launched.  Once known as Tìr an...
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Review: The Bonnington reopens with a touch of Peruvian flair

I’ll be honest. You could write what I know about Peru down on a very small post-it note and still have space to remind yourself...
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Producer’s Corner: Amy and Andrew Skea, Potato House

We have all heard of the popular potato varieties, like King Edwards and Charlottes, but what about the tatties of our past?  For potato growers,...

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