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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...
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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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Vote on the top 30 to pick your best Scots word

The search to find nation's favourite Scots word has been narrowed down to a shortlist. Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading...

Top European whisky revealed as coming from Wales

The European Whisky of the Year has been named by an influential guide - and the shock news is, it's from Wales. Penderyn, a UK...

Scottish International Storytelling Festival word is out

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival - one of the most admired storytelling events in the world - is now underway. This year's event, Beyond Words,...

Rare Scotch miniature sells at auction for £4000

A record £4000 has been paid for what a miniature of Old Orkney - in what is believed to be the most expensive whisky miniature...
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Halloween Festival will be full of spooks and scares

Paisley’s annual Halloween Festival returns this weekend. Taking place on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 October, it has a Dark Circus theme for 2019, promising...

Chilling cocktails at The Ivy Buchanan Street

In celebration of Halloween, The Ivy Buchanan Street has created a terrifying series of bespoke, limited-edition cocktails in collaboration with Grey Goose, available until Sunday,...
George McNeil is the new CEO of Aceo Ltd, a long-established independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist.

Whisky firm Aceo appoints its first chief executive

A leading independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist has appointed its first chief executive officer. Aceo Limited, an Edinburgh-based firm established 25 years ago,...
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A dram with Stewart Walker, Fettercairn Distillery: ‘All whiskies have a home, there’s a whisky for everyone’

Steeped in a rich history and aged finely like the golden spirit it distils, Fettercairn Distillery has seen a lot of change through the years....
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Jeremy Clarkson to serve Hawkstone in Scotland

Scots will find it easier to get their hands on a pint of Jeremy Clarkson’s award-winning beer after a supply deal with national pub brand...
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Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender awarded prestigious Keeper of the Quaich

Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender, Michael Henry, has been awarded a prestigious Keeper of the Quaich. Michael has led the whisky blending team at the...
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Locals save 150-year-old Scottish Oakbank Hotel on shores of the Holy Loch

Campaigners in Sandbank are celebrating after being awarded a grant to fund a community buy-out of their local pub, the Oakbank Hotel. The amount of...
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Rosebank Distillery introduces rare cask from 1990 for global travellers

Rosebank Distillery has introduced an extremely rare single cask from 1990 for global travellers.  Rich and fruity, the 33-year-old is the perfect expression of the...

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