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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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Whisky academy adds gin to its diploma courses

Pioneers of accredited and independent whisky education, Edinburgh Whisky Academy, is expanding its portfolio - into gin. The Academy have unveiled a range of new...

Book review – A Wild Call by Martyn Murray

What’s the story? The non-fiction book follows Martyn Murray on a voyage through the Scottish Isles after his father’s death and a hunger for the...
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Visitors could see Scottish polar bear cub

This week, visitors to the Royal Zoological Society’s Highland Wildlife Park may get to chance to see the first polar bear cub to be born...
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The perfect wedding venue is Millearne Gardens

Dreaming of a summer garden wedding? Then come and visit the spectacular country venue of Millearne Gardens. For those of you planning a summer wedding,...
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Royal Yacht Britannia has a cuddly offer

Most of us enjoy the idea of boarding a ship during the Easter break. We may not all be able to afford a cruise around...
Wemyss Malts' new blended whisky, Nectar Grove

New whisky release will be Nectar to your lips

Family run independent bottler Wemyss Malts is releasing a new blended Scotch malt whisky called Nectar Grove. Wemyss has selected Highland Scotch whiskies and finished...
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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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