Culture
Celtic Connections 2026
Jumping and a jigging to traditional music is one way to ward off those winter blues and Glasgow has been sunny with smiles for the last 33 years, thanks to Celtic Connections. Launched in 1994 […]
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Watches
Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2026
Brightening up an otherwise dull and grey January, German watch and clock manufacturer Junghans have just launched the 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2026 with three bold and bright dial colours. Only 200 examples of each […]
Hotels
Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
There’s something magical about arriving at a hotel late at night when the streets are quiet and the buildings are lit up and at their best. So, turning the corner into Via San Basilio, the […]
Culture
Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
Red shoes everywhere just added to the excitement and anticipation which seems to follow choreographer Matthew Bourne. Rightly applauded as a national treasure, Bourne is the best and The Red Shoes performance is top notch […]
Book Reviews
Scottish Monuments and Memorials
Monuments and memorials are what makes a place just that bit special and Scotland has an abundance of these wonderful and often quirky pieces of history. Now author Roger Smith has put together a lovely […]
Hotels
Uga Ghiri to Open in Ella, Sri Lanka in June 2026
Boutique Sri Lankan hotel group Uga Resorts, renowned for its world-class hospitality, has announced the opening in June of its eighth property in Sri Lanka, Uga Ghiri, located in the Central Highlands region. Uga Ghiri […]
Lifestyle
The Ultimate Guide to Keeping a Positive Headspace in 2026
You live in a year where conversations about mental health feel more open, yet daily stress still creeps in through work, finances and family life. News cycles refresh by the minute; work patterns continue to […]
Travel
Tenerife: More Than Just Sun and Sand
With year-round warmth and striking gold and black sandy bays, Tenerife is a fantastic destination for a beach holiday. However, it’s also so much more! Discover the island beyond its shores and see how you […]
Food
Essentials For Scaling a Sushi Business Smoothly
Expanding a sushi business requires more than simply increasing output. Scaling smoothly demands careful planning, the right tools and a focus on maintaining quality and consistency at every stage. Below are the core elements every […]
Travel
Sky-High Cost of Drop-Offs at UK Airports
I don’t know about you, but I find the increasing trend of charging extortionate fees to simply drop someone off at the airport terminal just another example of why flying is no fun anymore. Particularly […]