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The four-star Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club outside Edinburgh is comprised of a country house and attached modern wing. Pic: Contributed

Review: Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, Edinburgh - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Children meeting Santa at the MacDonald Resort Aviemore. Pic: G Munro

MacDonald Resort Aviemore – Santa Weekend - Scotland on Sunday Travel

The exhilaration of bikepacking, if you can travel light – Alastair Dalton

The newly-opened Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel in West George Street, Glasgow. Pic: Contributed

Review: Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel - Scotland on Sunday Travel

An aerial view of The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Pic: Alamy/PA.

Why Dubai tops the list for a winter sun break - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Sir Michael Palin's Big Three Adventures, available as BBC DVD box-sets, benefit from regular viewing. Picture: Scott Reid

Humour, insight and passion: Michael Palin takes top honours in TV travel world

Tourists enjoy a beach in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

International tourism has almost rebounded to pre-Covid levels, report says

Exclusive W Edinburgh opens: first look at luxury hotel

Here are five hidden gem cities you should visit in 2024. Cr. Getty Images/Canva Pro

Here are 5 hidden gem European cities you should visit in 2024

Where will you fly next? Cr: Getty Images/Canva Pro

Here are 10 of the best cities in Europe to visit

Reed Hudson, Historic Environment Scotland metal conservator, inspecting the Crown of Scotland. Picture: HES

Honours of Scotland return to display at Edinburgh Castle

Driving in the Puna desert, a high-altitude plateau in the Catamarca Province of north-west Argentina. Pic: Sarah Marshall/PA.

A wild road trip in Argentina’s Puna Desert - Scotland on Sunday Travel

The grand lobby of the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill hotel in Marylebone. Pic: Contributed

Review: Regency London – The Churchill - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Trump Turnberry

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Rosslyn Chapel

Ad Feature Christmas gift guide: carving out a quality offering

An aerial view of St Peter Port

Why Guernsey made a big Impression on Renoir

Dabton House exterior Pic: Walter Dalkeith

Travel review: Dabton House, Dumfries & Galloway

Duncan Turner, partner in CMS the technology and media team. Picture – supplied

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Top UK road-trips which have earned their reputation as the world’s most scenic drives. Picture - supplied

Ad Feature Top road-trip getaways which are not so far away

The rooftop pool at Madrid's EDITION hotel in the heart of the Spanish capital. Pic: J Christie

Review: The Madrid EDITION hotel - Elegance and a rooftop pool are insta-tastic

The Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa. Pic: Grand Palladium Hotel Group/PA

Northwest Jamaica is ideal for a winter sun escape - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Book now for the ultimate luxury getaway. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature The ultimate setting for luxury Scottish Christmas & Hogmanay escapes

The Longmorn bedroom at Linn House

Chivas Brothers opens Linn House luxury accommodation

Jo McCoy sitting in front of her gongs

Cacao and Gong Bath Workshop experience

The Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 winners have been announced with the Sun Dancer in Nairn winning Restaurant of the Year.

Events season celebrates the best in Scottish food, drink and hospitality

Real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield has published a new report imagining what Edinburgh could look like in 2040.

Radical Princes Street revamp predicted under ‘imagined’ 2040 Edinburgh vision

Fonab Castle Hotel, Pitlochry, Perthshire. Pic: Contributed

Review: Fonab Castle Hotel, Pitlochry, Perthshire - Scotland on Sunday Travel

The Kallio district in Helsinki. Pic: Helsinki Partners/Heidi Stromberg/PA.

Why clean-living makes Helsinki a joyful city break - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Fonab Castle Hotel, Pitlochry, Perthshire. Pic: Contributed

Review: Fonab Castle Hotel, Pitlochry, Perthshire - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Book jacket for The Art of Hutting Pic Susie Lowe and Euan Anderson

Interview: The Highland Hutter, Peter MacQueen

Setting of breakfast dishes in hotel restaurant Pic: Adobe

Passions: Hotel breakfasts seem like a lavish treat - Gaby Soutar

Bruce Harvie, a partner in CMS’ Corporate Group. Picture - supplied.

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View of Turia Gardens, Valencia

Architecture, food, friendly vibe... Valencia is perfect place for a city break

Shailene Woodley with an elephant in Chad. Picture: BBC Studios/PA.

Travel: Hollywood's Shailene Woodley on Planet Earth III - Scotland on Sunday

These are 10 places to see the Northern Lights in Scotland

What is it? A refurbished Highland manor house with a history dating back to 1832, when it was built to a design by renowned Scottish architect William Burn. The grand country pile, which sleeps 20 people, has the added benefit of being near to the amenities of Gleneagles Hotel.

Luxury short-let options offering a wonderfully warm welcome for festivities

Visit Paris in autumn and take in ParisLocal, from 17-19 November, which sees more than 600 arts and crafts businesses open their studio and factory doors to the public. Pic: Alamy/PA Wire

Travel: Taste Paris with the city’s finest artisans - Scotland on Sunday Travel

A bedroom with a view at Duisdale House

Our favourite luxury five-star Scottish hotel packages

Lewis Mackenzie Pic: Laurence Winram

Ghillie Basan launches her 56th cookbook, Seafood Journey

Apex Hotels boss Angela Vickers says: 'This year we have successfully matched revenue and occupancy growth with a healthy profit margin.' Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh-based Apex Hotels welcomes higher profits as demand soars

The majestic Gooseberry Falls in Minnesota (Picture: Tammi Mild)

The magic of Minnesota, land of Great Lakes and great roads

Scottish Canals activities assistant Rebecca Brown at the helm of one of its electric boats on the Forth & Clyde Canal at the Kelpies (Photo by Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman)

Electric canal boat hire scheme's growth potential after expansion to Kelpies

Bike & Boot: Explore the countryside with stay in Peak District hotel

Ullapool Harbour (pic: Kenny Lam)

Cost of living and inflation blamed as tourism firms reveal ‘staycation’ slump

Ashley Jensen: When I did Shetland I just really felt like I’d kind of come home

The campaign is aimed at those using DFDS services between Amsterdam and Newcastle (pic: Owen Humphreys/PA)

VisitScotland unveils campaign to boost Scottish tourism with ferry operator

Only seven miles away from Stirling is the magnificent Dunmore Pineapple which amazes visitors with its unique architecture and curious heritage.

Explainer Dunmore Pineapple Guide: The “Most Bizarre Building In Scotland”

Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, has an Autumn Adventure package which runs until November. Pic: GleesonPaulino

Review: Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder - Scotland on Sunday Travel

The gorgeous swimming pool area of Villa La Massa. Pic: Getty Images

Sun yourself in luxury and Italian history in beautiful Tuscany

Ashley Jensen filming on Shetland. She visited the islands for the first time to work on the new series. Pic: BBC Pictures

Ashley Jenson: When I did Shetland I just really felt like I’d kind of come home

Skiing at Serre Chevalier (Picture: Thibault Blais)

A ski resort that's guaranteed to lift your spirits

The Haunted Castle is on at Warwick Castle over Halloween

Review: This castle offers up a shockingly good Halloween treat

Anantara Villa Padierna Palace

Picasso on a plate

Cora Cora Maldives

One for the bucket list

The Story of St Kilda: Scotland’s Gaelic-speaking society lost to time

The AmaViola

The big differences between river and ocean cruising

The Althoff St James’s Hotel & Club Mayfair, London. Pic: Contributed

Review: Althoff St James’s Hotel & Club Mayfair - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Time Out names World's Coolest Neighbourhoods, but are they right? Gaby Soutar

Cologne Christmas market, one of the stop-offs on a Rhine river cruise. Pic: Alamy/PA.

See Germany’s Christmas markets on a cruise – Scotland on Sunday Travel

Rosemary Gallacher with Sir Chris Hoy

As you Lycra it

“Man standing on top of Ben Vorlich in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.” (jgshields)

21 Epic Munros to bag near Edinburgh starting with Ben Chonzie

15 Incredible castles along the rugged Scottish coast

The curious rock formation, often known as just “the Praying Hands”, is nestled in the heart of one of Scotland’s most beautiful glens. (Photo: spodzone via Flickr)

Explainer Praying Hands in Scotland’s “longest, loneliest and loveliest” glen

The marina, Washington DC. Pic: Contributed

Travel: The USA’s Capital region wins for wellness – Scotland on Sunday Travel

Sycamore Gap's tree is gone, but don't forget your other favourites Gaby Soutar

Rowan, one of the five new Glen Glack cabins sitting on the edge of Cally Loch at Atholl Estates near Dunkeld. Pic: Contributed/ALEXANDER BAXTER

Glen Glack cabins, Atholl Estates, near Dunkeld - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Fonab Castle exterior

Travel: Fonab Castle, Pitlochry

Forest walks are beneficial both to the body and mind. Here are some recommended trails near Edinburgh.

13 Gorgeous forest walks near Edinburgh including Roslin Glen

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries