Best of Scotland

Richard Rankin in the latest iteration of Rebus

Made in Scotland: This is where your favourite TV shows were filmed
From spectacular architecture and glittering city skylines to breathtaking landscapes and scenic vistas, Scotland is much in-demand as a filming location for big-name TV shows. Recent additions to the ever-growing list include the highly rated Rebus reboot, as well as period drama The Buccaneers, comedy Dinosaur and a pitch-perfect adaptation of the novel One Day.

Lady's Tower in Fife

Lady's Tower in Fife

How a famed Fife landmark inspired a gripping French literary thriller

Peebles Hydro double room

Peebles Hydro double room

Scots hotel brews its own beer and has a gin distillery. Is it the perfect place?

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

The Irvine Valley is a great place to explore on an e-bike

The Irvine Valley is a great place to explore on an e-bike

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Why an e-bike is the perfect way to explore the Ayrshire hills

Around 100,000 people walk parts of the West Highland Way every year with 36,000 completing it.

Around 100,000 people walk parts of the West Highland Way every year with 36,000 completing it.

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Avoiding the 'desperation tax' and other top tips for West Highland Way first-timers

The West Highland Way: Data shows more walkers than ever are taking on the 96-mile route that runs from Milngavie to Fort William.

The West Highland Way: Data shows more walkers than ever are taking on the 96-mile route that runs from Milngavie to Fort William.

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'We owe Tom Hunter a great debt': More tourists than ever taking on famous route

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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

The festival began in 2014, the brainchild of Lisa Lawson, who three years previously launched Dear Green Coffee

The festival began in 2014, the brainchild of Lisa Lawson, who three years previously launched Dear Green Coffee

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Major festival showcases Scottish city as one of Europe's best for coffee

Eyemouth is well worth the effort – unmissable even – and you should head there this spring.

Eyemouth is well worth the effort – unmissable even – and you should head there this spring.

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A trip to the 'unmissable' Scottish town that's 'well worth a detour'

Sean Finnigan (left) and Conor Larkman (right) make up LF System, named for an amalgamation of their surnames

Sean Finnigan (left) and Conor Larkman (right) make up LF System, named for an amalgamation of their surnames

From petrol station to topping charts: Scottish duo are 'living the dream'

Torrisdale beach in Sutherland - one of the most scenic beaches in Scotland?

Torrisdale beach in Sutherland - one of the most scenic beaches in Scotland?

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This is the best beach in the country, according to a top Scottish surfer

'It’s 10am and we’re welcomed into Ghillie’s barn with a dram of Glenlivet 12 and a plate of perfectly sticky flapjacks'

'It’s 10am and we’re welcomed into Ghillie’s barn with a dram of Glenlivet 12 and a plate of perfectly sticky flapjacks'

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A trip to Scotland's 'whisky safari' in the Cairngorms

Dungallan Country House was originally built by the Duke of Argyll in 1870 as his summer residence

Dungallan Country House was originally built by the Duke of Argyll in 1870 as his summer residence

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13 of Scotland's best child-free staycation spots

McCaig’s Tower, the very symbol of Oban, hangs Colosseum-esque over the Argyll town

McCaig’s Tower, the very symbol of Oban, hangs Colosseum-esque over the Argyll town

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Inside the Scottish town that is 'so much more' than a ferry port

Kelly Sloan studied at Glasgow School of Art before setting up her own business

Kelly Sloan studied at Glasgow School of Art before setting up her own business

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Scottish designer is turning doormats into works of art

Juano Diaz's pieces carry a $10,000 tag in Stateside galleries

Juano Diaz's pieces carry a $10,000 tag in Stateside galleries

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Meet the Glaswegian author and artist drawing parallels to Shuggie Bain

'We love being at gigs ourselves and we know how we want people in the crowd to feel about being at one of ours. So we try to make it as fun as possible'

'We love being at gigs ourselves and we know how we want people in the crowd to feel about being at one of ours. So we try to make it as fun as possible'

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Scottish folk-rock band are making waves in New York City

Pat Nevin played for several teams throughout his career

Pat Nevin played for several teams throughout his career

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Pat Nevin on the 'strange job' of being a footballer

Inside the Herald and Times newsroom on Albion Street during the 1990s

Inside the Herald and Times newsroom on Albion Street during the 1990s

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A 'golden age' of Scottish journalism? How alcohol fuelled and damaged newsrooms

We can start emerging from hibernation and enjoying Scotland’s great outdoors.

We can start emerging from hibernation and enjoying Scotland’s great outdoors.

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10 of Scotland's best walks that you might not have heard of

Flight Club Glasgow opened towards the end of last year

Flight Club Glasgow opened towards the end of last year

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Our pick of some of Scotland's best spots for a tipple this spring

The Free Company is a pioneering regenerative farm and dining experience, set on the edge of the Pentland hills near Edinburgh

The Free Company is a pioneering regenerative farm and dining experience, set on the edge of the Pentland hills near Edinburgh

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Six of the best farm-to-fork foodie venues in Scotland

Unicorn is the opening exhibition at Perth Museum

Unicorn is the opening exhibition at Perth Museum

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Why is Scotland's national animal a unicorn? This might be the answer

'Zipping along gravel paths through the woods is a giddy joy'

'Zipping along gravel paths through the woods is a giddy joy'

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Why 'you can't beat' the Cairngorms for a holiday with kids

Duchovny scored global superstar status opposite Gillian Anderson in 90s sci-fi mega-hit The X Files

Duchovny scored global superstar status opposite Gillian Anderson in 90s sci-fi mega-hit The X Files

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David Duchovny shares the lessons he learned from his Scottish mum

Selkirk, in the Borders, is the ‘Souter’s Town’

Selkirk, in the Borders, is the ‘Souter’s Town’

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Inside the Scottish town where 'independent shops are flourishing' after Covid

Barry Can't Swim, real name Joshua Mannie, was born in Edinburgh

Barry Can't Swim, real name Joshua Mannie, was born in Edinburgh

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Brits-nominated Scottish DJ on his 'surreal' rise to fame

McCabe’s rise has been sure and steady since she was first persuaded to give stand up comedy a go in the now-lost Glasgow institution The Admiral bar in 2013.

McCabe’s rise has been sure and steady since she was first persuaded to give stand up comedy a go in the now-lost Glasgow institution The Admiral bar in 2013.

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Susie McCabe: I didn’t realise I had to be ashamed of my Scottish accent

City status has given Dunfermline a real shot in the arm

City status has given Dunfermline a real shot in the arm

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'History oozes from every pore' of Scotland's newest city

Graeme Clark (far right) and his Wet Wet Wet bandmates Graeme Duffin (far left) and Kevin Simm

Graeme Clark (far right) and his Wet Wet Wet bandmates Graeme Duffin (far left) and Kevin Simm

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Wet Wet Wet star on why a building in Glasgow's east end is the 'best' in Scotland

Head chef Moray Lamb began his career at Timberyard in 2021, left to hone his craft at top restaurants around the UK and Australia before returning to become head chef at Montrose

Head chef Moray Lamb began his career at Timberyard in 2021, left to hone his craft at top restaurants around the UK and Australia before returning to become head chef at Montrose

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We try the restaurant offering an 'exciting' new chapter for Edinburgh foodies

Fort William is set to host adventurers from across the world

Fort William is set to host adventurers from across the world

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Scottish town gears up to host 'world-leading' festival

Chillies need a long growing season

Chillies need a long growing season

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Prepare to sizzle, how to grow red-hot spices in your garden

Charles Cumming is finding new ways to tell exciting spy stories in the digital world

Charles Cumming is finding new ways to tell exciting spy stories in the digital world

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Meet the spy novelist from Ayr aiming to emulate John le Carré

Staying in this bothy, you’ll feel fully immersed in nature

Staying in this bothy, you’ll feel fully immersed in nature

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12 of the best romantic hideaways in Scotland to visit this Valentine's Day

Red and orange sea glass is rare, and considered highly valuable by collectors

Red and orange sea glass is rare, and considered highly valuable by collectors

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The treasure hiding on Scottish beaches worth hundreds of pounds

Kieran Hodgson was born in Yorkshire, but moving to Glasgow has made him an honorary Scotsman

Kieran Hodgson was born in Yorkshire, but moving to Glasgow has made him an honorary Scotsman

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Comedian Kieran Hodgson on Scottish audiences' unique humour

Sheila was a business management lecturer before she took a redundancy package and started her own jewellery design studio in Irvine, Ayrshire.

Sheila was a business management lecturer before she took a redundancy package and started her own jewellery design studio in Irvine, Ayrshire.

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Why Robert Burns is inspiring this Scottish jewellery maker

James Cosmo, from Clydebank, boasts a working life spanning seven decades

James Cosmo, from Clydebank, boasts a working life spanning seven decades

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Scottish Game of Thrones star on why physical labour might just be better than acting

Dulse in Edinburgh

Dulse in Edinburgh

RON MACKENNA REVIEW

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'It’s pricey - with the decor of a kitchen sink drama - but the food is fab'