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Straloch House in Aberdeenshire could be yours before Christmas

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Five of Scotland's best homes for sale that can be yours in time for Christmas
What could be a more perfect present than to find yourself at home in the lap of luxury this Christmas?

As you prepare to surprise your loved ones this holiday season, let us inspire you to think beyond the ordinary

As you prepare to surprise your loved ones this holiday season, let us inspire you to think beyond the ordinary

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Our wonderful festive gift guide has Scot the lot for friends and loved ones

Autumn is one of the best times to visit Pitlochry

Autumn is one of the best times to visit Pitlochry

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Inside the 'perfect' Scottish town that's at its 'best in autumn and winter'

From building bricks to stunt riders and rugby tops to ski boots, Christmas Day really can live up to all expectations

From building bricks to stunt riders and rugby tops to ski boots, Christmas Day really can live up to all expectations

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Scottish stars share some of their favourite festive gifts

Aizle opened in 2014 on St Leonards Street, the first solo venture for chef Stuart Ralston and his wife Krystal

Aizle opened in 2014 on St Leonards Street, the first solo venture for chef Stuart Ralston and his wife Krystal

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Inside the 'revolutionary' Scottish restaurant where there is no menu

There's plenty of top-quality gifts to choose from across Scotland– here's some of our favourites...

There's plenty of top-quality gifts to choose from across Scotland– here's some of our favourites...

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Our pick of some of the best festive gifts from across Scotland

The Fife Arms in Braemar is magical at Christmas

The Fife Arms in Braemar is magical at Christmas

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These are 10 of the most luxurious places to stay in Scotland over Christmas

Sean Dickson and David McAlmont have worked with an array of new artists

Sean Dickson and David McAlmont have worked with an array of new artists

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Why collaboration was the key to success for this Scottish musician

A Play, Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor is a festive treat

A Play, Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor is a festive treat

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Five of Scotland’s best Christmas shows (that aren’t traditional pantomimes)

Dreamer Awake, Sermanni’s sixth album, landed her a shortlist nomination on this year’s Scottish Album of the Year Award.

Dreamer Awake, Sermanni’s sixth album, landed her a shortlist nomination on this year’s Scottish Album of the Year Award.

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Scottish songwriter shares the impact of motherhood on her creative process

Glen Affric’s stunning landscape is the perfect place to enjoy autumnal colours

Glen Affric’s stunning landscape is the perfect place to enjoy autumnal colours

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Five of the best autumnal walks to enjoy across Scotland

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

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

You can always sow a few quick-growing white turnips, radish, beetroot or salad leaves

You can always sow a few quick-growing white turnips, radish, beetroot or salad leaves

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Beware: This is the Year of the Slug

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

Moored boats at Tarbert Harbour

Moored boats at Tarbert Harbour

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Why Gerard Butler's screenwriter fell in love with the Mull of Kintyre

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

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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

Hot smoked salmon asparagus risotto

Hot smoked salmon asparagus risotto

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When you need an impressive dinner, try this easy-to-make risotto

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

Deborah Kerr was dubbed an 'English rose'

Deborah Kerr was dubbed an 'English rose'

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Are these the 10 greatest Scottish actresses of all time?

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

Richard Rankin in the latest iteration of Rebus

Richard Rankin in the latest iteration of Rebus

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Made in Scotland: This is where your favourite TV shows were filmed

Lady's Tower in Fife

Lady's Tower in Fife

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How a famed Fife landmark inspired a gripping French literary thriller