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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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Falkirk Wheel ready for trans-Atlantic challenge

One of Scotland's most iconic tourist attractions is to take part in a cross-Atlantic battle. The Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift is...
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Get ready for some fantastic inflatable fun

Fun and laughs are in store this summer when the longest continuous inflatable obstacle course in the world returns to Scotland. The new Labyrinth Challenge,...
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Three shows take opera to a new audience

Scottish Opera’s Pop-up Opera is back on the road this month with three brilliant shows for audiences of all ages. They are A Little Bit...
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There’s far more to Falkirk than just its famous Wheel

An interactive map showcasing what to see and do in Falkirk and the surrounding area has been launched by VisitScotland. Falkirk & Beyond, developed by...

Try this delicious recipe for slow-cooked ox cheeks

Anne and Jim Anderson, who run The Anderson restaurant and hotel in Fortrose on the Black Isle, have transformed it since taking it over. The restaurant has...

Book review: Road Without Signposts by Barbara Morris

What’s the Story? Road without Signposts is a sequel to One Missed Step. The book tells the story of the continued drama within the Wilder...
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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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