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Falkland Palace is a castle that’s fit for a queen
One of Scotland’s most famous historic characters, Mary Queen of Scots has been front of mind recently with the release of the movie of her...

Mark Bonnar’s always happy to head to Shetland
Scots actor Mark Bonnar admits that reading the scripts for the new series of Shetland was tough to do. Mark, who grew up in East...

Edinburgh Tradfest will be back in tune in April
Edinburgh Tradfest is returning in 2019 thanks to continued support from Creative Scotland’s open funding programme and the City of Edinburgh Tattoo Culture Fund. The...

Search and rescue dogs to benefit from Rural Awards
The Scottish Rural Awards are delighted to announce their 2019 charity partner - Search & Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SARDA Scotland). SARDA Scotland is a...

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...