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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....

Don’t deny yourself and go into the labyrinth

The world’s longest, widest continuous inflatable obstacle course bounces into Scotland this weekend. Edinburgh’s BT Murrayfield Stadium is the location for the Labyrinth Challenge, an...
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Memories of Mackintosh’s final work in Glasgow

A fascinating documentary revealing life in and around Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s last major commission in Glasgow has opened. Scotland Street School Remembers has been launched...
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New gin festival coming to Scotland this autumn

Scotland is set to welcome a new festival of gin this autumn. Gin lovers are in for a treat as Trinity Hall, in Holburn, Aberdeen,...
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Eight Scottish beaches that are worth a visit

With long stretches of golden sand, grassy dunes and dramatic clifftops, Aberdeenshire’s 165-mile long coast boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the country....

Whisky Galore and Harry Potter star on his love of a dram

Scottish actor Sean Biggerstaff enjoys his whisky. The Glaswegian was Sergeant Odd in Whisky Galore and Oliver Wood in the Harry Potter films, and during...

New gin release should be up to par

Fans of golf and gin are on course to welcome a new spirit of the summer. Eden Mill distillery in St Andrews has launched a...
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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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