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This 13-century monument is the real deal, ramparts and all, with stunning views over the Sound of Mull

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10 of the best restaurants with rooms to stay in across Scotland

As the autumn chill comes in, our thoughts turn towards slower cooked, warming, and comforting dishes

As the autumn chill comes in, our thoughts turn towards slower cooked, warming, and comforting dishes

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Forget pumpkin patches, try an autumnal farmers' market instead

Douneside Hotel, in Aberdeenshire, looking majestic in the snow

Douneside Hotel, in Aberdeenshire, looking majestic in the snow

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10 of the best Scottish hotels for a cosy break this winter

'I sometimes can’t believe that I’ve got to the age of 48 but then when you speak to someone at 78 they say the same thing.'

'I sometimes can’t believe that I’ve got to the age of 48 but then when you speak to someone at 78 they say the same thing.'

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Roddy Woomble shares his disbelief at releasing his 17th record

Goldilocks and the Three Bears will be performed in a 500-seater, heated Big Top at Ayrshire Athletics Arena

Goldilocks and the Three Bears will be performed in a 500-seater, heated Big Top at Ayrshire Athletics Arena

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He's behind you! Some of the best pantos across Scotland to see this year

Donald Smith, director of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival

Donald Smith, director of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival

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Edinburgh gears up for major cultural festival this month

Witch trials were rife around Scotland, with thousands tried and executed based on hearsay and flimsy ‘evidence’ such as having a mole or birthmark

Witch trials were rife around Scotland, with thousands tried and executed based on hearsay and flimsy ‘evidence’ such as having a mole or birthmark

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New book shines a light on the Scots women impacted by the witch trials

Craigievar Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, surrounded by trees in autumn colours

Craigievar Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, surrounded by trees in autumn colours

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The village that's 'up there with anywhere in Scotland for a cosy autumn break'

Fhior has been quietly excelling on Broughton Street since 2018, run by husband-and-wife team, Scott and Laura Smith. It’s won awards aplenty and is listed in the Michelin Guide.

Fhior has been quietly excelling on Broughton Street since 2018, run by husband-and-wife team, Scott and Laura Smith. It’s won awards aplenty and is listed in the Michelin Guide.

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Popular Edinburgh restaurant launches new autumnal menu

Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan promoting their now comic annual

Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan promoting their now comic annual

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Thought you'd seen the last of Still Game? Think again

28 Gray Buchanan Court is a rare A-listed home that has been fully reconstructed

28 Gray Buchanan Court is a rare A-listed home that has been fully reconstructed

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Five of the best barn conversions for sale in Scotland

Blackthorn Burger in St Andrews is a favourite haunt for students

Blackthorn Burger in St Andrews is a favourite haunt for students

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Five of the best budget eats for students in Scotland

The charity was founded in Tollcross in 2003, aiming to eradicate barriers to the arts that young people might encounter

The charity was founded in Tollcross in 2003, aiming to eradicate barriers to the arts that young people might encounter

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Inside the Glasgow charity determined to make music more accessible

Lochranza distillery on Arran, which opened in 1995

Lochranza distillery on Arran, which opened in 1995

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Why Arran is fast becoming a whisky hotspot

The Shoregate, Crail, opened in 2022 after a major restoration

The Shoregate, Crail, opened in 2022 after a major restoration

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Inside the Fife venue that's bringing back old-fashioned hospitality

Ayrshire-born Emma Christie's latest book is In Her Shadow, a thrilling story of revenge and betrayal

Ayrshire-born Emma Christie's latest book is In Her Shadow, a thrilling story of revenge and betrayal

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Why this Scottish suburb was the perfect setting for a crime novel

The cast of Mack The Knife at Oran Mor

The cast of Mack The Knife at Oran Mor

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'Nobody really expected it to endure' – 20 years of A Play, A Pie and A Pint

Having written for children and young adults, Martin Stewart is fulfilling a dream by being part of Bloody Scotland with his new novel

Having written for children and young adults, Martin Stewart is fulfilling a dream by being part of Bloody Scotland with his new novel

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Why appearing at this Scottish festival was an author's 'lodestar'

The beautiful Isle of Canna, with the Isle of Rum in the background

The beautiful Isle of Canna, with the Isle of Rum in the background

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Why this 'obscured' Scottish isle might just be the country's best

Bloody Scotland, which takes place from September 13 to 15, is in now in its 13th year

Bloody Scotland, which takes place from September 13 to 15, is in now in its 13th year

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Forget the Fringe, this is the Scottish festival you need to know about

Author Chris Brookmyre

Author Chris Brookmyre

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Is haggis Scotland's best delicacy? This celebrity author thinks so

You can meet and feed the Alpacas in Kelso

You can meet and feed the Alpacas in Kelso

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Ten things to do this summer in Scotland that you might have never heard of

Umi is a cosy Japanese eatery with wooden booths and an extensive menu

Umi is a cosy Japanese eatery with wooden booths and an extensive menu

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Heading to the Edinburgh Festival? Here's where to eat

The Si! Spa in Irvine is a thing of beauty

The Si! Spa in Irvine is a thing of beauty

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Ten of the best hotel chains to stay in across Scotland

Since Yesterday – The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands has its world premiere at the Cameo Cinema on Wednesday, August 21

Since Yesterday – The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands has its world premiere at the Cameo Cinema on Wednesday, August 21

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The hidden story of Scotland's girl bands

An aerial of North Berwick seaside town in East Lothian

An aerial of North Berwick seaside town in East Lothian

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Is this Scottish town really 'the best place to live in the UK'? We went to find out

Chef Rodney Wages and family, and his Michelin-starred restaurant Avery, have relocated from San Francisco to sunny Stockbridge

Chef Rodney Wages and family, and his Michelin-starred restaurant Avery, have relocated from San Francisco to sunny Stockbridge

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Why this Michelin-star chef left California to open a restaurant in Scotland

At an age when most people are sneering at new comedy, Jeff Stark is throwing himself into that world

At an age when most people are sneering at new comedy, Jeff Stark is throwing himself into that world

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Meet the 81-year-old making his comedy debut at the Edinburgh Fringe

Sally Reid has already won a Scottish Theatre Critics Award for her role in Shirley Valentine

Sally Reid has already won a Scottish Theatre Critics Award for her role in Shirley Valentine

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River City star Sally Reid on her 'profound' new role

'This record is me thinking more about what home means to me,' Nina Nesbitt said

'This record is me thinking more about what home means to me,' Nina Nesbitt said

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Singer Nina Nesbitt on why she's no longer desperate to leave Scotland

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Singer Nina Nesbitt on why she is no longer desperate to leave Scotland

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A 'magical' trip with a guided trek in the Cairngorms

Inspiration for the book came from Rankin’s time on Masterchef

Inspiration for the book came from Rankin’s time on Masterchef

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Scottish Masterchef contestant launches first cookbook

Askr is a fine dining restaurant with a comfortable neighbourhood feel

Askr is a fine dining restaurant with a comfortable neighbourhood feel

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Inside Leith's hottest new restaurant, ASKR

St Columba Hotel boasts spectacular views to the Ross of Mull and beyond

St Columba Hotel boasts spectacular views to the Ross of Mull and beyond

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Six of the best beer gardens to enjoy across Scotland this summer

All the outdoor world’s your stage at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, thanks to its al fresco productions

All the outdoor world’s your stage at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, thanks to its al fresco productions

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The 'magic' of outdoor theatre in Pitlochry

Julie launched her book at the start of the summer

Julie launched her book at the start of the summer

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Finally, something to be cheerful about in Scottish football

Children are able to reconnect with nature and learn about farming

Children are able to reconnect with nature and learn about farming

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Seven of the best farm stays to visit with kids this summer

Archaeologists have completed a dig at the historic site of Lindores Abbey in Fife

Archaeologists have completed a dig at the historic site of Lindores Abbey in Fife

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Archaeological excavation at 'spiritual home of Scotch whisky' completed

The Kintyre Way finishes at Machrihanish Beach

The Kintyre Way finishes at Machrihanish Beach

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Forget the North Coast 500, why not try the Kintyre Way this summer?

Montrose wine bar (pictured) is part of a growing trend for casual dining

Montrose wine bar (pictured) is part of a growing trend for casual dining

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Eight of the best wine bars across Scotland

The Highland Boundary Fault surges right through Arran, forging the north into Alpine-esque peaks, sweeping glens and gurgling burns

The Highland Boundary Fault surges right through Arran, forging the north into Alpine-esque peaks, sweeping glens and gurgling burns

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Is this breathtaking island 'Scotland’s unmissable isle'?

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Is Conic Hill the best view in Scotland?

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A trip to an 'outstanding' Glasgow Italian restaurant

Blue Rose Code play Assai, Dundee, on June 2 and Glasgow St Luke’s on June 7

Blue Rose Code play Assai, Dundee, on June 2 and Glasgow St Luke’s on June 7

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Being at a gig in the Barrowlands ... why can’t that be God?

Ullapool is just one of an array of coastal resorts throughout Scotland

Ullapool is just one of an array of coastal resorts throughout Scotland

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Ten of Scotland's best seaside resorts to enjoy this summer

Mogwai are playing in Queen's Park in Glasgow

Mogwai are playing in Queen's Park in Glasgow

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Why this Scottish rock band recommends wearing ear plugs to their gigs

Mhairi McFarlane is preparing to release her 10th novel this month

Mhairi McFarlane is preparing to release her 10th novel this month

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Meet the Falkirk-born author determined to get rom-com taken seriously

Cafe Royal is an Edinburgh institution, with top-quality food to match

Cafe Royal is an Edinburgh institution, with top-quality food to match

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Inside Edinburgh's 'hidden gem' restaurant right beside Waverley station

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Trying out the garden centre near Glasgow that went viral for its food

On a misty Highlands morning, hiking in the hills above Glen Almond, Caroline discovered a holy grail for foragers: the delicious, elusive, near-mythical cloudberry

On a misty Highlands morning, hiking in the hills above Glen Almond, Caroline discovered a holy grail for foragers: the delicious, elusive, near-mythical cloudberry

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Stumbling across cloudberries, one of Scotland's rarest fruits

Tomás Gormley, owner of Cardinal, also opened Heron in Leith

Tomás Gormley, owner of Cardinal, also opened Heron in Leith

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Inside the Edinburgh restaurant with 'the biggest buzz' about its opening

DJ Dean Munch and Hope London

DJ Dean Munch and Hope London

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New York music star has found a home in Scottish village

The Edinburgh International Children’s Festival will see 14 productions over the space of a week

The Edinburgh International Children’s Festival will see 14 productions over the space of a week

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Scotland's best family-friendly festivals to enjoy this summer

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