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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....

Damien Hirst work donated to National Galleries

A powerful and poignant sculpture by one of the world’s leading living artists, Damien Hirst, has been donated to Scotland’s national art collection by the...
Dorothy Hogg, Artery Series Beaded Brooch, oxidised silver, red and black beads, H10 x W4.5 cm

Curated jewellery collections at the Scottish Gallery

The Scottish Gallery routinely hosts exhibitions by outstanding jewellers from Scotland, the UK and around the world. Dorothy Hogg MBE is one such artist, who...
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Landscape painting at the Scottish Gallery

The landscape of Scotland is, and always has been, a rich source of inspiration for painters. One such painter is Rebecca Collins, who lives in...
Vidar Koksvik, Akaso IV, 2012, mouth blown grey vase with filigree white canes, H50 x D21 cm

Spotlight on glass at The Scottish Gallery

This September, as part of celebrating the Scottish Glass Society’s 40th Anniversary, The Scottish Gallery presents Convergence; an exhibition showcasing new work from some of...
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Victoria Crowe – 50 Years: Drawing & Thinking

This September, to coincide with Victoria Crowe’s major retrospective  at The City Art Centre, The Scottish Gallery is proud to present 50 Years: Drawing and...

Three women, their lives and relationships

Lyn Miller explores the relationship between three women as they support each other through major life challenges. Each chapter is told from the perspective of...
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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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