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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....

Glencairn Crystal future proofs for the environment

Leading whisky glass manufacturers  Glencairn Crystal is looking to improve its sustainability with £2million invested into business future-proofing. As the COP26 conference progresses this week,...
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Dark Matter Distillers head to rum auction for the first time

Scotland’s first rum distillery, Dark Matter Distillers, are continuing to break tradition by making their auction debut with the first nine bottles of their highly-anticipated...
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The Glengoyne Wetlands does its bit for charity

Glengoyne Single Malt Scotch Whisky is commemorating the 10 year anniversary of its wetlands with a limited edition 10-year-old release - The Wetlands Single Cask....
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10 Scottish beauty spots at risk from climate change

Lovers of the great outdoors will be shocked to discover that some of Scotland’s best loved beauty spots are at risk of severe coastal erosion...

Magical light trail proves a hit at Glamis Castle

The gardens at Glamis Castle are illuminated in shimmering light for the next week as A Trail of Tales at Glamis Castle, a brand-new light...
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Final tickets released for Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

With just days to go, the last remaining tickets for this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Limited Edition have been released. Taking place outside...
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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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