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Get set to celebrate The Open with a tasty cocktail

A new cocktail is being created ahead of this year's Open being held in Scotland. Loch Lomond Whiskies, the official spirit of The Open, will...
The Scotland's Finest Woods Awards with Fergus Ewing MSP, Tim Mack and Mark Crichton Maitland of Elderslie Estates, Robert and Julia Hunt-Grubbe of the Hunt-Grubbe Family Trust, and Tom McLellan of Fyne Forestry

Scottish wood aims to spearhead the future of foresting

Elderslie Estates has won a prestigious Scotland’s Finest Woods Award. And now it is wholly committed to being in the ‘vanguard of innovation’ to realise...

Enjoy the Green Grass of Wimbledon with this cocktail

As we near the finals of Wimbledon, we present another cocktail to help you enjoy events at SW19. Our second Wimbledon-inspired cocktail comes to you...

Enjoy Wimbledon with this tasty gin cocktail

Anyone for tennis? Or, perhaps, anyone for a tennis-inspired cocktail? Courtesy of our friends at Oro Gin, we present Gin and Deuce, an ideal drink...

Nominations now sought for Scottish Rural Awards

Nominations for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards are now open, with businesses across Scotland's countryside encouraged to get involved. The ultimate benchmark of success in...

Island on the Edge – A Life on Soay by Anne Cholawo

What’s the story? The book is a first person account from Anne Cholawo who made the big move from city life in London to secluded...
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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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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...
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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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