SCOTLAND’S best bar, restaurant and hotels were all crowned at an event dubbed the Travel Oscars last night. The Scottish Thistle Awards revealed its 2025 national winners at the Hilton Glasgow.

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Luxury hotel chain Macdonald Hotels fell into the red before being hit with a substantial legal bill after losing a case against the Bank of Scotland. Macdonald Hotels took legal action against the ...

The "best hotel spa" in Scotland has been named. It was described as a "tranquil retreat from daily stress". The winners of the annual World Spa Awards were recently unveiled. The prestigious awards ...

That starts right with the boutique hotel’s 12 guest rooms and suites, each with their own story that shows off the history of Islay and Ardbeg. The interiors are rather unique, setting the scene for ...

If you’re looking for country luxe in Scotland’s Highlands—think tartan, but in cashmere—there’s nowhere better than Gleneagles or the Fife Arms, both of which tout their Goldilocks combination of ...