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Celebrate the best dad jokes with Fred MacAulay and Tomatin

Scots comedian Fred MacAulay is marking Father's Day with the most groan-tastic dad gags. The dad-of-three delivered the results of a nationwide survey  conducted by Tomatin...
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Desirable family home in a luxury development

A bespoke contemporary home enjoying stunning views over the Moray Firth to the Black Isle is now available. Presented by Strutt and Parker, Heights of...

Don’t deny yourself and go into the labyrinth

The world’s longest, widest continuous inflatable obstacle course bounces into Scotland this weekend. Edinburgh’s BT Murrayfield Stadium is the location for the Labyrinth Challenge, an...
Scottish artist and filmmaker Margaret Moore (standing) and former pupils (left to right) Ruth Sills, William Everitt, Nan Tindle and Alex McKinlay

Memories of Mackintosh’s final work in Glasgow

A fascinating documentary revealing life in and around Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s last major commission in Glasgow has opened. Scotland Street School Remembers has been launched...
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New gin festival coming to Scotland this autumn

Scotland is set to welcome a new festival of gin this autumn. Gin lovers are in for a treat as Trinity Hall, in Holburn, Aberdeen,...
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Eight Scottish beaches that are worth a visit

With long stretches of golden sand, grassy dunes and dramatic clifftops, Aberdeenshire’s 165-mile long coast boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the country....
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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.
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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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