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The Scotch Whisky Experience

The Scotch Whisky Experience

The Scotch Whisky Experience was founded in 1988 when 19 individual Scotch whisky companies jointly invested in showcasing their industry to international visitors.

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Five-minute interview with Ross Pilcher

Five-minute interview with Ross Pilcher

After working in top London hotels and running the AELTC, Ross Pilcher now delivers the ultimate fine dining experience in Kent for Chilston Park Hotel.

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A winter wedding with a touch of vintage glamour

A winter wedding with a touch of vintage glamour

We meet Andy and Claire who had a glamourous winter wedding at Crathorne Hall Hotel, North Yorkshire. This country house hotel offers the perfect intimacy for your wedding, being set in 15 acres of private grounds and with captivating views of the Leven Valley.

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Wedding open days and evenings, fayres and appointments

Wedding open days and evenings, fayres and appointments

If you are thinking of holding your special day at one of our venues, then our range of wedding events will allow us to show you how we can help bring your ideas to life.

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A traditional Scottish wedding

A traditional Scottish wedding

We meet Andrew and James who had a traditional Scottish wedding at Norton House Hotel, Edinburgh. Discover why this beautiful country house hotel was the perfect wedding venue for them.

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When Super Mario makes an appearance at your wedding!

When Super Mario makes an appearance at your wedding!

We meet Heather and Jacob who had a winter wedding at Wood Hall Hotel & Spa in Yorkshire, with lots of little 'mini character' touches.

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A Weekend in Edinburgh

A Weekend in Edinburgh

There are so many things to do on a short break in Edinburgh – and this itinerary with just a few of our top tips should help you have a memorable getaway.

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The wedding planner's wedding

The wedding planner's wedding

We meet Martyn and Damian who were married at Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa in February 2017.

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Discover Northamptonshire

Discover Northamptonshire

Often described as the Rose of the Shires, Northamptonshire offers something for everyone who visits.

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Cook Your Own Vegetable Curry

Cook Your Own Vegetable Curry

Vegetarian and vegan food has come a long way since the main option on menus were vegetable lasagne or mushroom risotto; there are now so many different flavours that can be created which allows you to be more adventurous with the dishes, appealing also to meat eaters.

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