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The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian team celebrate their award wins

A hat-trick of honours at the hotel awards

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has been recognised with three accolades at the prestigious Scottish Hotel Awards. Its titles included the winner of the...
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Eight castles you must visit in our trail

Aberdeenshire is known as Scotland’s Castle Country, with more castles per acre than anywhere else in the UK. From candyfloss pink Craigievar Castle to quirky...

Walkers encouraged to go to the Cairngorms

The final end of the winter means that the weather is starting to improve across Scotland. The Cairngorms National Park is encouraging people across Scotland...

A chance to explore gardens in Stirlingshire

Visitors will be able to see the beautiful gardens at The Pass House in Kilmahog, Callander, this Sunday, April 29. From 2-5pm, The Pass House...
Dog Friendly Perthshire's Paw and Prosecco event takes place on Sunday

Perthshire looks to capture the ‘hound pound’

Perthshire will lead the way with a new dog friendly website this weekend. Over 100 dog-lovers and their four-legged friends are heading to Perth this...
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Surf’s up after park is given the go-ahead

Scotland's first artificial surf park has been given the go-ahead in a former quarry near Edinburgh. Wavegarden Scotland hads had its planning application to redevelop...
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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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