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Free drams for Edinburgh's Hogmanay revellers under new sponsorship deal

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Messages of love will be sent from Edinburgh to the rest of Europe from this year's Hogmanay celebrations.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay to celebrate Scotland's European links in run-up to Brexit

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Inside a Magdalene Asylum where women were taught the virtues of sobriety and industry. PIC: Creative Commons.

The all-woman riot at a Glasgow asylum for ‘fallen women’

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A teaser trailer for the political thriller's final episode previously hinted that David Budd, pictured, will be arrested over Julia Montague's assassination. Picture: Sophie Mutevelian/World Productions/BBC/PA Wire

Bodyguard creator says fan theories on show have ‘grain of truth’

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Album reviews: Paul Weller | Jungle | Willie Nelson

Music

Book review: Rex Royd, by Frankie Boyle, Mike Dowling and Budi Setiawan

Books

Art reviews: Mike Kelley | Santiago Sierra | Louise Hopkins

Art

Book review: Breaking News, by Alan Rusbridger

Books

Kisimil Castle off the coast of Barra is illuminated with the poem in tribute to its Gaelic heritage. PIC: HES.

Castles light up in celebration of Gaelic and Scots

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Jeffrey Sharkey,''principal of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Music interview: RCS principal Jeffrey Sharkey on the decline in music tuition in Scottish schools

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Stacked pyramids of stones have appeared on Unesco-listed beaches on Orkney, and at the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye. Picture: SWNS

Tourists risk eroding island beauty spots as they create perfect Instagram pictures

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Chelsea Harbour Hotel

Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London

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Knossos palace, Crete, is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilization and culture

Travel: Aegean Islands cruise

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Incense and offerings at the Man Mo Temple, Hong Kong

Travel: Hong Kong

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Macdonald Manchester Hotel

Travel: Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa, Manchester

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The Department Of Magic dabbles in the Dark Arts for Edinburgh's'latest escape room.

Edinburgh Harry Potter escape room forced to change name

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The Wine House 1821, Edinburgh

Travel: The Wine House 1821, Edinburgh

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Travel: Amsterdam and Haarlem

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Jet2 announces over 130 jobs to be created at Edinburgh Airport

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Travel: Camping la Croix du Vieux Pont and Disneyland Paris

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Travel: Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa, Falkirk

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Outdoors More Outdoors >>

Hillwalker slates ‘loophole’ in smoking ban as lighting up still allowed in bothies

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Riders approach the competition face at the Lawers of Gravity event on Meall nan Tarmachan,''Ben Lawers Range, April 2015

How the Scottish snowsports industry could harness the backcountry skiing boom

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Kelly Slater slides into the green room at the Surf Ranch Pro

Mixed reviews for World Surf League’s artificial wave event

Outdoors

The Active Travel Group expects combined annual sales of about �28m. Photo: Contributed

Ski Solutions and Wildnerness Scotland create travel group

Media & Leisure

Culture More Culture >>

Paul Weller

Album reviews: Paul Weller | Jungle | Willie Nelson

Music

Rex Royd

Book review: Rex Royd, by Frankie Boyle, Mike Dowling and Budi Setiawan

Books

A still from Mike Kelley's film installation at DCA

Art reviews: Mike Kelley | Santiago Sierra | Louise Hopkins

Art

Alan Rusbridger, former editor of The Guardian newspaper PIC: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Book review: Breaking News, by Alan Rusbridger

Books

Music interview: RCS principal Jeffrey Sharkey on the decline in music tuition in Scottish schools

Music

Simple Minds star recruits Gaelic singers for videogame soundtrack

Lifestyle

Theatre interview: Director Wils Wilson on celebrating the “roughness” in Twelfth Night at the Royal Lyceum

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Music review: Jonny Mansfield’s Elftet, Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

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Personal Finance More Personal Finance >>

How can you make the most of your income? Picture: PA

How to make the most of your income if you earn over £43,000 in Scotland

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The Bank of England's decision not to increase the base rate this month was not surprising. More surprising is banks' reluctance to pass on increases to savers. Picture: Getty

Gareth Shaw: Don’t bank on being treated fairly

Opinion

You should be aware of your rights if you want to make a claim (Picture Shaun Curry/AFP/Getty Images)

Don’t let airlines be fly – know your rights

Opinion

Claims companies charge commission of up to 20 per cent, so if you believe you are eligible for a PPI refund it's better to do it yourself

Warren Shute: The PPI claim countdown clock is ticking

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Gareth Shaw: Pension panic may be a little premature

Opinion

Revealed: The ‘worst’ banks in the UK for customer service

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Warren Shute: Are you caught in an endowment trap?

Opinion

Tips to keep your pension on track

Personal Finance

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How to make the most of your income if you earn over £43,000 in Scotland

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Entrepeneurs believe saving is important. Picture: John Devlin

Savings tips from successful Scottish entrepreneurs

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Five ways to achieve the dream of early retirement

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Why is now the right time to make your will?

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Fashion More Fashion >>

Fashion: Findra founder Alex Feechan explains the vision behind the Scottish active clothing brand

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Artist and designer Pam Hogg Picture: Jamie Morgan at Serlin Associates

Interview: Pam Hogg

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Serena Williams will no longer be allowed to wear her catsuit at the French Open. Picture: Michel Euler/AP

French Open says ‘Non!’ to Serena Williams’ black catsuit

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Natalie Portman wore the gown in Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones.

Star Wars gown worn by Natalie Portman to go on display at V&A Dundee

Fashion

Her father famously used a pipe band on Kintyre to record his biggest selling single.'Now Sir Paul McCartney's daughter Stella has also used a local pipe band in the area for her latest fashion collection.

Stella McCartney films new collection in Scotland with help from the Kintyre School Pipe Band

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