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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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Duo join the board of Scottish creative community

Scotland’s largest creative community has welcomed two new members onto its board. Entrepreneur Hugo Burge and communications specialist Dyan Owen have been appointed to board...

It’s better choco-late than never as new range launches

A new handmade chocolate business has been launched from a luxury small hotel in East Lothian. Having worked in the property and catering industries in...

Cocktails in the City heading for Edinburgh

The UK’s leading cocktail festival is back to deliver a double header of cocktail creativity in The Hub, nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Edinburgh...

Scotland’s slavery past exposed in new programme

A new mini-series is set to expose Scotland’s role in the Transatlantic slave trade. Slavery: Scotland’s Hidden Shame is presented by David Hayman, who takes...
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Lonewolf unveils great new look for its gin and vodka

A Scottish craft distiller has unveiled the brand refresh for its LoneWolf Gin and LoneWolf Vodka. BrewDog-backed LoneWolf looks to improve differentiation between its core...
Scots stonemasons who were instrumental in the construction of the White House have been honoured in their home city of Edinburgh today (Photo: Historic Environment Scotland/ Donald MacLeod)

Honouring the Scots who made the White House great

A group of Scots stonemasons who were instrumental in the construction of the White House have been honoured in their home city of Edinburgh. Alex...
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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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