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As The National Wallace Monument turns 150 years old, young visitor Leonardo Dentis from Turin, Italy, helps William Wallace to unlock a new era in the attraction’s history.
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Wallace Monument set to mark its 150th birthday

The National Wallace Monument has unveiled a day of celebrations to mark the visitor attraction’s 150 year anniversary since it officially opened to the public...

Scottish Book Trust campaigns to help on its birthday

The Scottish Book Trust is marking its 21st birthday by launching a new campaign to help families living in poverty through reading and books. The...

Starry, starry nights await at the Enchanted Forest

Tickets for the Enchanted Forest, Perthshire’s multi-award-winning sound and light show, are selling fast, with many nights already sold out after the box office released...
The Peterhead Prison Museum team with Den McFarlane (VisitScotland Industry Relationship Manager) and Jo Robinson (VisitScotland Regional Director) presenting the Taste Our Best award

Prison turned tourist attraction has captive audience

A former prison which was converted into a museum has achieved its Five Star Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance (QA) award from VisitScotland. The former Victorian...
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Ten of the finest follies to be found in Scotland

Decadent indulgences by people with more money than sense, or touching attempts to leave a lasting legacy other than wealth? Here we suggest 10 of...
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10 alien invaders Scotland can do without

Scotland’s native wildlife is being attacked by ruthless foreign species that are hell-bent on world domination. A great many creatures that are part of the...
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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...
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: SugarBird, Aberdeen

Grant Dickie tries out SugarBird's Sparkling Saturdays. For those familiar with Aberdeen’s wine scene, you are probably already aware of SugarBird’s first location on Union...
The Seafood Ristorante, West Sands, St Andrews. [Credit: Marc Millar Photography]

Review: The Seafood Ristorante, St Andrews

Chief Sub-Editor Rosie Morton returns to St Andrews in celebration of The Seafood Ristorante’s 20th anniversary St Andrews speaks to the heart of so many....
Speyside Tour with SMWS 2 & 3rd Nov 2017.
Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin
Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

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A Dram With Euan Campbell, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: ‘We’re pushing boundaries but respecting the heritage of this centuries old drink.’

Whisky drinkers all over the world have likely heard of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Since the whisky club was first formed in 1983, it...
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Review: Sushisamba Afternoon Tea, Edinburgh

Chief Sub-Editor Rosie Morton takes tea in the lofty heights of SUSHISAMBA, a fusion restaurant on the tenth floor of the capital’s W Edinburgh hotel...
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Review: Liberté Brasserie, Edinburgh

Morag Bootland finds the perfect way to beat the winter blues at Liberté Brasserie. It’s fairly normal to hibernate through January, right? But if you...
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Sharks and 30ft waves: The deadly risks facing three Scots on a 14,000km Pacific row

For most people, shark-infested waters, mammoth waves, and fish that can pierce a boat’s hull would be the stuff of nightmares.  But for Jamie, Ewan,...

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