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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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Scots writer Maggie Ritchie shortlisted for prize

A Scots writer has been shortlisted for the prestigious Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize 2018. Maggie Ritchie’s literary romantic thriller Looking for Evelyn is one...
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Master blender shares hints on a perfect dram

There are many reasons why whisky should be celebrated including its rich heritage and delicious flavour. And as a special day of international whisky celebration...

It’s London calling for Inner Hebrides distillery

This World Whisky Day the Raasay Distillery is teaming up with esteemed whisky bar and restaurant, Bull in a China Shop in Shoreditch. Boasting an...

Learn about the secrets of whisky in Scotland’s capital

Edinburgh is bracing itself for an influx of visitors to mark World Whisky Day. As plans for Edinburgh’s first single malt whisky distillery in 90...
Ocean Liners: Speed and Style will be the first V&A Dundee exhibition

Speed and style at the V&A’s first exhibition

The first tickets for V&A Dundee’s inaugural exhibition, Ocean Liners: Speed and Style, are now available to book. Tickets for entry to the show, which...

Icelanders and Scots to show their creative work

Scottish and Icelandic crafts people are coming together at a show next month. ShiftED brings together a group of five Highlands & Islands designer makers...
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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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