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Valentine's Day - where to take your date
Some seductive suggestions for what to do on or around February 14th
3 Feb 2012
The best places to eat breakfast in Glasgow and Edinburgh
We select the best cafes for the most important meal of the day
22 Mar 2010
Top five Michelin-starred restaurants in Edinburgh
The Kitchin, Martin Wishart, The Plumed Horse, Number One and 21212
16 Feb 2011
5 of the best - Tattoo parlours
Independent Shopping Guide
16 Apr 2009
Terry’s Tattoos, Old Town Tattoos, Tribe, Forever More Tattoos, Studio XIII
The best free and cheap things to do in Glasgow and Edinburgh
Visit a library, go for a walk, bake a cake or see some cheap theatre
21 Jan 2011
Valentine's Day - where to buy your flowers
Independent florists in both Edinburgh and Glasgow advise thinking beyond roses
3 Feb 2012
A guide to some of the best restaurants in Edinburgh
The Scottish capital has some of the best restaurants for Scottish cuisine
16 Feb 2011
The best places for hot chocolate in Glasgow and Edinburgh
The cafes and chocolatiers who serve up the sweet stuff
20 Jan 2011
The quest for the best cup of coffee in Glasgow and Edinburgh
Delivering the verdict on quality coffee dispensers in Scotland
8 Oct 2010
Valentine's Day - How to buy lingerie
Don’t get your knickers in a knot - Scottish underwear experts provide expert advice
3 Feb 2012
Alternative Valentine's Day presents and ideas
Four unique and romantic ways to celebrate this year
26 Jan 2011
Neighbourhood Watch: Hyndland, Glasgow
Tips for hot spots in the plushest part of the West End
3 Feb 2012
Get on course
6 Sep 2007
The best restaurants in Edinburgh and Glasgow for cheap eating in January
Dining out options that won't break the bank
9 Jan 2012
Sony PS Vita handheld console - playtest
We try out the new hardware with some of the PSV launch titles, including WipeOut and Uncharted
3 Feb 2012
The rough guide to Portobello, Edinburgh's seaside
Neighbourhood Watch: The best bits by the beach
24 Mar 2011
The best places for barbeques in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Barbecue recipe alternatives to burgers and sausages
27 May 2011
The best Scottish castles you can stay in near Edinburgh
Many Scottish castles are open to residents looking to live like royalty
16 Feb 2011
The historical events that shaped Edinburgh
An overview of Edinburgh's history provides further insight into Scotland's capital
16 Feb 2011
Valentine's Day - date our readers
Need a date for February 14th? Ten eligible List readers are ready and waiting...
2 Feb 2012
Best Edinburgh Festival street food
The ten best pop-up food stalls to be found at 2011 Edinburgh Festival
11 Aug 2011
Bar Crawls: Glasgow - The Subcrawl
A truncated version of Glasgow’s infamous subway circuit
18 Nov 2011
The best breadmakers (and sellers) in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Au Gourmand, Patisserie Dujardin and McGhee's Family Bakers
7 Mar 2011
New Edinburgh restaurant The Mulroy brings touch of country-house class
Chef Damien Rolain's menu favours locally-sourced, seasonal dishes
3 Feb 2012
Whole Foods Market opens in Glasgow
A trolley-tour round Glasgow's popular new ethical food outlet
13 Jan 2012
How to find work at the Edinburgh Festival 2011
How to find a job at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2011
3 Jun 2011
Some simple suggestions for a special Valentine's in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Poetry, song, food and hotel break options for February 14th 2011
1 Feb 2011
A guide to Scotland's potato varieties
Including Highland Burgundy and Mr Little’s Yetholm Gypsy
17 Sep 2010
Scottish heritage potatoes are no longer an underground movement, explains Cate Devine.
The best soup and sandwich places in Edinburgh
Where to find a quick, fresh and tasty lunch in the Scottish capital
3 Aug 2011
Edinburgh's Hawke and Hunter unveils new signature restaurant
Polished, relaxed, and the food is absolutely fabulous
7 Mar 2011
Edinburgh's Atrium closes its doors and Hawke & Hunter opens a new dining room
Scottish food news February 2011
17 Feb 2011
A guide to the best ghost tours of haunted Edinburgh
The best of the spooky and haunted side of the historic Scottish capital
16 Feb 2011
The best golf courses in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and East Lothian courses include Musselburgh Links, Turnhouse, Gullane and Muirfield
16 Feb 2011
Scotland's best artisan bakers
Featuring The Steamie Bakehouse, Different Breid and more
17 Sep 2010
Brown sugar - A guide to the Scottish confections of tablet, toffee and fudge
1 May 2009
A sticky guide to toffees, tablets and other uses for boiled sugar, by Jo Ewart Mackenzie.
Taste test: Mince pies
The best mince pies evaluated from Peckhams, Tesco, Marks And Spencer and more
13 Dec 2011
Glasgow Subcrawl – directions to the bars
Maps and walking directions to help you find all the bars on our List-endorsed Subcrawl
16 Nov 2011
The rising stars from Glasgow School of Art’s textile department
New fashion talent emerging from Glasgow
7 Mar 2011
A guide to Edinburgh Castle
The capital's most iconic landmark is a must-see for any visitor
16 Feb 2011
Where to explore the world of Scotch Whisky in Edinburgh
The best single-malt whisky tastings, tours and shops
16 Feb 2011
The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh
Newly renovated NMS showcases Scottish achievements
16 Feb 2011
Coatbridge fish and chip shop voted best in UK
Scottish chippy makes a splash and batters the competition
21 Jan 2010
A guide to cooking shellfish
Jim Cowie of the Captain’s Galley restaurant teaches us how to cook lobster, scallops and more
1 May 2009
The scallop hunter: Hector Stewart talks about what happens in the murky depths of Scotland’s scallop beds.
1 May 2009
Taste test: Champagne
The best champagne evaluated, from Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Moet And Chandon, Tattinger and Waitrose
13 Dec 2011
Events for St Andrew's Day 2011
Live music, ceilidhs, free and discounted entry to nation’s key landmarks
18 Nov 2011
Design and Democracy exhibition - Free Family Weekend to mark St Andrew's Day
Free events include building your own rocket and radio-controlled car
16 Nov 2011
Restaurant review: Punjabi Charing Cross
Venerable Glasgow curryhouse finally opens a sister restaurant
24 Aug 2011
Preview: the National Museum of Scotland
A peek inside the museum, plus reminiscences from notable Edinburghers and a guide to coming events
22 Jul 2011
Red Squirrel takes perfected beer ‘n’ burgers formula to west Edinburgh
Owners of Holyrood 9a open new premises on Lothian Road
28 Jun 2011
Can Nintendo’s new 3DS handheld live up to the hype?
Playtest reveals augmented reality games as best showcase for 3D
7 Mar 2011
A guide to the best cheese shops in Edinburgh
The finest purveyors of Strathdon Blue, Dunlop Cheddar and many more Scottish cheeses
16 Feb 2011
Ratho climbing centre in Edinburgh offers world-class facilities
World’s largest indoor climbing complex is just outside Edinburgh
16 Feb 2011
The best attractions in Edinburgh for children
Edinburgh is a great city for travelling with children
16 Feb 2011
Local Scottish artisan chocolatiers
Cocoa Black, The Chocolate Tree, Oban Chocolate Co and more
17 Sep 2010





















