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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....

A celebration of Mackintosh design and his legacy

A celebration of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s design innovation and legacy is to take place next month. Taking place at The Lighthouse, Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, the...

From jewellers to the heights of Machu Picchu

A Scotswoman has put her best foot forward by trekking Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, to raise over £4,000...

Limited edition is a new permanent fixture

Speyburn Single Malt Scotch Whisky has added to its core range with a new permanent aged expression to its collection – Speyburn 18 Years Old....
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Enjoy Scotland’s natural beauty this World Wetlands Day

The people of Scotland can celebrate some of the country's most beautiful natural sites this World Wetlands Day. Taking place on Satuday, 2 February, Scottish Natural...

Scots pine martens repopulating Welsh mountains

Scottish pine martens are looking to take over the British Isles - after a successful reintroduction programme in Wales! Forest Enterprise Scotland staff are celebrating...
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Glasgow Airport’s huge contribution to Scotland

Glasgow Airport is contributing almost one and a half billion pounds to the Scottish economy - and supports over 30,000 jobs. A study published today...
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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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