51 h. ago The Scottish hotel Hollywood star Matt Damon says serves 'the best food' in the world

The 54-year-old actor had dinner with cast and crew at the hotel while filming Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in Scotland

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3 d. ago Hollywood superstar Matt Damon says Scottish hotel is ‘best in the world’ for food

Actors have been spotted across the north-east during filming for Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster The Odyssey.

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3 d. ago Here are 25 of the best places to see Highland cows in Scotland

You can see Highland cows all around Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands to the Scottish Borders.

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4 d. ago The Old Course Hotel: I tried a champagne picnic at luxury St Andrews coastal hotel

The new picnic brunch launched earlier this summer, and it’s the closest thing I've seen to a Dubai-style brunch, says Rosalind Erskine.

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7 d. ago TUI hotel's 'inedible' food blasted by Brit couple who were banned from Corfu flight home

Paul and Ellie Bell's Greek getaway was cut short after the couple were ejected from their hotel and told they couldn't fly home - but TUI say the decision was based on "repeated incidents"

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1 week ago Mum slams 'nightmare' Corfu hotel with 'no English food' and '€1.50 water charge'

Susan Edwards said her holiday was 'horrendous' from the minute she arrived at the Greek island of Corfu with her daughter and three other family members

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2 w. ago Wheelchair racer Sammi Kinghorn says OBE is ‘cherry on top’ of Paralympic medals

Kinghorn, 29, won five medals at the Paris Paralympics in 2024,

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2 w. ago Scottish Borders police searching for woman last seen driving distinctive blue pick

Emma Herdman, 59, has been missing since Wednesday

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2 w. ago TUI couple who complained about 'inedible' food kicked out of hotel and banned from flight

Paul Bell and his wife Ellie, from North Shields, Tyne and Wear, had booked a package deal with TUI but their week-long holiday in Corfu was cut short after they were barred from flying home

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2 w. ago TUI tourists blast food at Corfu hotel but were stunned by company's response

Paul Bell and his wife Ellie were alleged to have used "aggressive and disrespectful language" in the hotel.

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2 w. ago Scotland's top five 'bikepacking' trails this summer for scenic bike ride

From the Scottish Borders to the northern coast.

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3 w. ago The Scottish Borders hotel with food 'to die for' you can book at major discount

Its restaurant has been especially acclaimed by guests.

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3 w. ago Ayrshire hotel offers local food and flavours with new restaurant

The Azalea, by Glenapp Castle, opened last month as the five-star hotel added another string to its bow.

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3 w. ago 'Prophecy' comic book claiming 'catastrophe' in Japan causes airline to cut flights

A 'prophecy' from a viral comic book that warns of 'catastrophe' has forced a major airline to cut flights to southern Japan next month amid passenger panic and earthquake fears

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3 w. ago I had dinner in the ‘murderous’ Scottish Highland hotel dining room that inspired Macbeth

This “gateway to the Highlands” hotel recently reopened after a £1M refurbishment under new owners. Rosalind Erskine visited for a weekend away.

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3 w. ago Expand grooming gangs inquiry to Scotland, UK Government urged

Shadow Scottish secretary Andrew Bowie said victims north of the border ‘must not and cannot be overlooked’.

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4 w. ago The charming Scottish Borders town near Edinburgh that was named 'most welcoming'

It was singled out for its culture and scenic landscapes.

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4 w. ago ‘Framed by jagged peaks, it felt like stepping into a dream’: readers’ favourite mountain trips in Europe

From the Alpujarras to the Dolomites, our tipsters hike, camp and devour hearty mountain food in some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery• Send us a tip on European wilderness – the best wins a £200 holiday voucherAfter a gruelling journey from the UK, arriving at Alpe di Siusi during golden hour felt like stepping into a dream. Farmers turned hay in some of Europe’s highest alpine meadows, framed by jagged Dolomite peaks glowing in soft evening light. We can recommend staying at the Hotel Schmung, a family-run gem with delicious northern Italian food and direct access to scenic hikes. Rifugios provide great lunch stops along the trails. The peaceful setting, breathtaking views and freedom to explore on foot without needing a car make this a perfect base for the Dolomites.Louise Continue reading...

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last month The 'perfect' Scottish family lodge break you can book at major discount

One guest described the accommodation as "absolutely beautiful"

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