Stunning hotel which overlooks world famous golf course – it’s become an instant favourite

Stunning hotel which overlooks world famous golf course – it’s become an instant favourite

IT may overlook arguably the most famous 18th hole in golf, but I can assure you there is nothing about Rusacks Hotel that’s below par. This is a place that has been serving guests and golfers for nearly 140 years. Back then it was the Marine Hotel, owned by Johann Wilhelm Kirstof Rusack himself. 5 … Read more

I tried the real-life Great British Bake Off experience with new Christmas event

I tried the real-life Great British Bake Off experience with new Christmas event

SQUEEZING a bright-blue piping bag with my right hand, I attempt to disgorge an ornate ring of forest green buttercream around the base of my vanilla sponge cake. For the last 90 minutes, my friend James and I have been mixing cake batter, folding buttercream, and getting creative with fondant icing as if we’re contestants … Read more

The quirky English village that’s becoming very famous for ‘throwing knobs’

The quirky English village that’s becoming very famous for ‘throwing knobs’

BRITAIN has some pretty odd pastimes – cheese rolling, bog snorkelling and conker championships. But none of them are both equally wholesome and rude-sounding as Dorset’s knob-throwing contest… which has gone surprisingly under-the-radar given its catchy name. 5 Dorset’s knob throwing contest takes place in the quaint village of CattistockCredit: Alamy 5 Cattistock itself is … Read more

Scottish Christmas market named most beautiful in Europe is it tops another festive list

Scottish Christmas market named most beautiful in Europe is it tops another festive list

AS CHRISTMAS approaches, many of us will be looking to get into the spirit by planning some family activities or going away for a long weekend. And what better way to celebrate the holidays than to visit a magic Christmas market? 3 Thousands flock to the city for the Christmas markets every yearCredit: Alamy 3 … Read more

Hidden gem hotel with a private tea house and 20 acres of gardens named best in Scotland

Hidden gem hotel with a private tea house and 20 acres of gardens named best in Scotland

A SCOTS hotel with a private tea house has been named the best in the country. The Good Hotel Guide has revealed its annual list of César winners.  2 Prestonfield House is just a few miles from Edinburgh 2 It dubs itself a ‘hidden gem’ in Edinburgh The 20 Césars – named after famous Swiss hotelier César … Read more

Scotland’s ‘worst airport’ for Christmas travel disruption revealed

Scotland’s ‘worst airport’ for Christmas travel disruption revealed

TRAVELLING during the festive season can be a stressful experience for people visiting family or friends for the holidays. And experiencing a delayed flight as Christmas approaches is a nightmare many of us know too well. 3 Aberdeen Airport has been named as the second worst in the UK for festival delaysCredit: Alamy 3 Edinburgh … Read more

Major plans for luxury lodges at iconic Scottish tourist spot revealed in £15m project

Major plans for luxury lodges at iconic Scottish tourist spot revealed in £15m project

A MAJOR £15million plan to build dozens of luxury lodges on the shores of an iconic tourist spot has been revealed. The Seventy Ninth Group, an asset management firm, announced the project after acquiring a 17.5 acre site near to the famous visitor site. 2 The firm have acquired 17.5 acres of land on the … Read more

I grew up near one of the UK’s best cities to live – here are my favourite pubs and even free attractions

I grew up near one of the UK’s best cities to live – here are my favourite pubs and even free attractions

A HISTORIC cathedral just metres from ancient Roman ruins, cosy pubs with roaring fireplaces on seemingly every cobblestone path and a thriving high street reminiscent of the good old days. This is St Albans, a leafy city just 25-minutes from London by train. 5 I live near St Albans – and I can see why … Read more

New law introduced for visitors to iconic Scots tourist hotspot

New law introduced for visitors to iconic Scots tourist hotspot

VISITORS to a Scots beauty spot have been warned a major change to local bylaws will affect how they access Scotland’s largest loch. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority are set to enforce new water rules TODAY following a 12-week public consultation. 3 There are new rules for jetskis on the lochCredit: Alamy … Read more