Best of Scotland

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Emeli Sandé released her multi-million selling debut Our Version of Events in 2012

Scots singer Emeli Sandé on why she can now 'breathe a bit more' artistically

Archie Forrest in his west end home

BEST OF SCOTLAND Peek inside 'one of the most magnificent' homes in Glasgow

'In my travels to more than 100 countries I cannot think of anywhere with three such architecturally significant bridges from three successive centuries in such close proximity.'

BEST OF SCOTLAND Why there's much more to see in South Queensferry beyond the bridges

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Ken Bruce’s Chart Hits, under the baton of David Arnold, comes to Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow

BEST OF SCOTLAND Radio legend Ken Bruce on why Scotland is still the 'biggest part of him'

Slouch, on Bath Street in Glasgow

BEST OF SCOTLAND Three of the best new food and drink spots to check out in Glasgow

Pat Kane is touring with Hue and Cry around the country

BEST OF SCOTLAND ‘It’s my sanctuary’ Musician Pat Kane reveals his top Scottish destinations

Gary Clark hails from Dundee

BEST OF SCOTLAND Danny Wilson frontman Gary Clark on his 'unlikely' new career

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Both relaxing and invigorating, filled with wildlife and inner peace, this is a Hebridean cruise with a difference

BEST OF SCOTLAND Wildlife and inner peace: What to expect from a Hebridean cruise

The ‘hilltop reserves’ at the Isle of Eriska Hotel look right across Loch Linnhe

BEST OF SCOTLAND Six of the best places in Scotland to escape the festive madness

20 top top tastes from all over the country

BEST OF SCOTLAND 20 festive food and drink gift ideas for 2023

On her own or as one half of The Whisky Sisters, Inka Larissa is on a mission to share her knowledge and passion for gin, whisky and cocktail recipes

BEST OF SCOTLAND Top days out for winter drinks in Scotland from On The Sauce Again's Inka Larissa

You have to extend your tolerance for excess at Mount Stuart, the Sistine Chapel of Scottish country houses.

BEST OF SCOTLAND Our trip to the west coast island that's 'bursting back into the limelight'

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Patrick Doyle’s movie music will be featured in concerts next month in Edinburgh and Glasgow, present-ed by actors Peter Capaldi and Richard E Grant

BEST OF SCOTLAND Scottish film composer to celebrate his famous scores at two upcoming shows

Content creator Renu Bhardwaj shares easy pumpkin recipes and what’s trending

best of scotland Content creator Renu Bhardwaj shares easy pumpkin recipes and what’s trending

Hebridean Princess moors off a secluded bay in the Western Isles

BEST OF SCOTLAND Why Scottish cruises 'blow the rest out the water'

Hallowe’en is a time when things get extra ghoulish

best of scotland Discover the spookiest Halloween events and locations to visit this season

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Colin Hinds samples from one of the 800 open bottles at the Tipsy Midgie

Best of Scotland Visiting the Edinburgh bar with the biggest whisky collection

Gloriosa offers small plate dining that’s big on portions and big on flavours

BEST OF SCOTLAND Food critic Ailsa Sheldon explores the enduring appeal of Finnieston restaurant

Known as The Social Distillery, The Isle of Harris Distillery offers a warm welcome to all

Sponsored Isle of Harris enters new golden era with first single malt whisky

Inka Larissa is on a mission to share her knowledge and passion for gin, whisky and cocktail recipes with the Scottish public

best of scotland Online sensation with passion for whisky shares her favourite cocktail recipes

Craig poses with his painted football and the Moroccan World Cup squad

BEST OF SCOTLAND Meet the man from Gourock who is the new darling of the sports world

Suzanne had high praise for the South Indian garlic chili chicken curry

BEST OF SCOTLAND 'Hands down the best curry I’ve ever had'- we review new venue in Newton Mearns

best of scotland Singer Lloyd Cole talks about his new album and upcoming tour

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As an author Sally Magnusson has written three books

BEST OF SCOTLAND Why East Dunbartonshire is the 'perfect place' for Sally Magnusson

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'Buildings have feelings about them and when it comes to Buchanan Street bus station, everyone is going on a journey'

BEST OF SCOTLAND 'Buchanan Bus Station is the best building in Scotland'

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Battery Park opens at the Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock on September 22 & 23; touring to Glasgow, Dundee, Ayr, Bathgate, St Andrews, Perth, Cumbernauld, Livingstone, New Galloway, Edinburgh and Inverness.

best of scotland New drama follows young band trying to break through in Britpop-era Scotland

Private dining at the Bonnie Badger in Edinburgh

BEST OF SCOTLAND Why private dining is a fast-growing trend in Scotland's food scene

The Stranraer Oyster Festival is bigger and bolder than ever this year

best of scotland Discover 20 top Scottish foodie destinations to try this year

Number One at The Balmoral Hotel was opened in 1997 and extensively refurbished in 2015

BEST OF SCOTLAND 'It’s an exquisite dish, and every ingredient sings' – We eat at The Balmoral Hotel

Meet the producers: A delicious platter from Great Glen Charcuterie

BEST OF SCOTLAND Meet 10 top Scottish food and drink producers who should be on your radar

Hollie, Hugo and Spencer have lots of adventures across Scotland

BEST OF SCOTLAND Five of the best walks in the Pentlands, according to the Edinburgh Spaniels

Lockdown provided Renu with the opportunity to focus on her recipes

Best of Scotland Meet the online sensation attracting thousands of fans with easy, budget recipes

Kelso’s grand town square with the venerable Cross Keys Hotel on the left

Best of Scotland Explore the top things to see and do in ‘Scotland’s Wellness Capital’

Deacon Blue have released six albums since their 2012 comeback LP, The Hipsters

BEST OF SCOTLAND Dougie Vipond on the 'absolutely terrifying' part of performing with Deacon Blue

Teenage Fanclub, from left: Raymond McGinley, Dave McGowan, Norman Blake, Francis Macdonald, and Euros Childs

BEST OF SCOTLAND Teenage Fanclub drummer Francis Macdonald talks art exhibitions and new album

Auchentoshan Distillery set to host a festival on Saturday, 2 September

Sponsored Auchentoshan distillery set to host one-off festival next weekend

Jump Ship Brewing’s Sonja Mitchell and head brewer Pete Sharp

Best of scotland Meet the bold new generation of makers creating alcohol-free drinks

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Scottish Broadcaster Jackie Bird lists her favourite places and food in Scotland

best of scotland Jackie Bird reveals her favourite things and places in Scotland

Ailsa Sheldon samples the tasting menu experience with paired wines at eórna in Edinburgh

Restaurant review eórna Edinburgh: Beautiful food, expertly cooked – but something's missing

Robin McKelvie travels to Knoydart, a haven that has reinvented itself from a place ravaged by the Clearances to a welcoming community hub for the hard-working locals and holidaymakers alike

BEST OF SCOTLAND How to explore ‘one of the most captivating escapes in Scotland’

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Helen with one of her orangutan sculptures made from old motorbike frames

Best of Scotland Scottish sculptor’s new exhibition brings animals to life using only scrap metal

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Check out these top foodie hotspots in Edinburgh

best of scotland Top places to eat in Edinburgh for festival-goers

The UCI Cycling Championships are set to be staged in Glasgow between August 3- 13

BEST OF SCOTLAND Ten things to do in Scotland in August (that aren't the Edinburgh Fringe)

Living in Fife offers Phill a base between the capital and Dundee for Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

BEST OF SCOTLAND ‘Scotland is vital for anyone in the arts’: Why Phill Jupitus made Fife his home

Gail Porter is making her Fringe debut for 2023

BEST OF SCOTLAND Our pick of the best things to see at the Edinburgh Fringe

Gail Porter is making her Fringe debut for 2023

BEST OF SCOTLAND Our pick of the best things to see at the Edinburgh Fringe

27-year-old Louis Hall founded the Big Hoof, a charity that raises money through long-distance horse rides

BEST OF SCOTLAND Meet the Fife man determined to change the 'stigma' around horses

The Hawick Common Riding marks the attack by an English raiding party in 1514, which was repelled by local youths

best of scotland Tweed, sweets, and fascinating history: The Scottish town ‘not always appreciated’

Brian Kellock reveals his best bits of Scotland

Best of Scotland Musician Brian Kellock reveals his favourite places and memories of Scotland

Potters Jono Smart and partner Emily Stephen have attracted a huge online following

best of scotland Meet the Angus-based potters who sell out of stock in 30 minutes

Cafe Canna on the Isle of Canna is one of Scotland's best outdoor eateries

BEST OF SCOTLAND 21 of Scotland's best places to eat al fresco

The Taybank in Dunkeld has so much variety

Best of Scotland ‘The pigs head nuggets are a staple’: Dunkeld restaurant is full of creativity

Nick is penning his tenth cookbook which will be published in time for Christmas next year

BEST OF SCOTLAND Chef Nick Nairn shares how he is bouncing back from his 'annus horribilis'

Nick Ray set off from Mull on his 59th birthday, not planning to return until he turned 60

BEST OF SCOTLAND 'I love a challenge' - we meet the man spending a whole year kayaking round Scotland