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An artist's impression of the plans for Stow Railway Station

Former station house project in funding boost

Plans to bring a former railway station house back into community use have been given a significant boost of over £150,000. Scottish Borders Council, working...
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The great escape underway at Dundas Castle

It's the latest craze that's taking over venues all over the country - escape rooms. Luxury venue, Dundas Castle has launched an exhilarating Escape Room...
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Nominations sought from business women

Scottish Women in Business is urging leading businesswomen to nominate themselves for five categories at this year’s awards event. From business owners, suppliers and influential...

1989 Macallan cask sells at auction for £161,500

A cask of The Macallan bought for £3000 sold at auction for £161,500. The cask was sold by Ellon-based online whisky auction, Whisky Hammer in...
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Spring into the sun for a relaxing warm break

Escaping for sun, sea and sand sounds tempting, and with average highs of 20 degrees, 13 hours of daylight - it's easy to think why...

Are you getting enough sleep each night?

World Sleep Day is an annual event which is intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to address important issues all related...
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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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