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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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Latest Macallan folio series now in boutiques

The next instalment in the Macallan's iconic series that celebrates the classic advertising campaigns of the brand is now on sale in Macallan Boutiques at...
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Folk royalty returns for Celtic Connections

Scottish folk royalty Christine Kydd will perform her much-anticipated solo album Shift & Change for the very first time at Celtic Connections 2020. Christine will...
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Whisky Elements series completed with Water edition

Douglas Laing & Co has unveiled the concluding chapter in the Old Particular Elements Series: Jura 12 Years Old Water Edition. The limited edition single...

Whisky festival is expanding south of the border

The National Whisky Festival of Scotland is growing, as it is set to hold its first ever London edition this spring. Following popular events in...
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Whisky industry calls for an end of harsh tariffs

Representatives of the UK and US whisky industries have called for the end of punitive tariffs that are wiping millions off export values every month....
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How to garden in a cold climate

Angela Slater from Hayes Garden World gives some advice on your garden during the winter months. Gardening in a cold climate can be challenging, but...
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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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