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SCOTLAND, THE UK AND BEYOND

Edinburgh Castle in the running for tourist award
Edinburgh Castle has again been nominated as Best Heritage Attraction in the prestigious British Travel Awards (BTAs). The public decide who wins and have until...

Just a week to go until distillery opens its doors
There's just a week to go until the opening of the first single malt whisky distillery in the centre of Edinburgh for almost 100 years....

An artistic new look for Royal Salute whisky
Royal Salute is toasting an all-new look for its signature 21 Year Old Scotch whisky. This showcases a contemporary take on its rich history with...

The Turriff Show is now just a fortnight away
The biggest two-day agricultural show in Scotland, the Turriff Show, is running in just a couple of weeks. The event, which runs on 4-5 August,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...