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Stuckgowan House lies on the western shores of Loch Lomond, beside the villages of Tarbet and Arrochar. Set within 34 acres of forest, there is much to explore right on the doorstep

TRAVEL Timeless reflections on Loch Lomond's most magical property
All worries and cares are magically shed upon entry at Stuckgowan. Guests are only reacquainted with their fears, anxieties and despair at the meaningless of it all upon departure.

Rufus Wainwright pictured with flamboyantly-coated and wildly energetic conductor Lee Mills who provided a magnetic performance of his own

CONCERT REVIEW ***** Mesmeric maestro Rufus is still making Scotsmen reconsider their sexuality
‘RUFUS! You made me gay!’

Chief Executive Andrew Donaldson joined the family business in 2010 and is the sixth generation of the Donaldson family to be part of the business

Donaldson Group is built to endure
Founded 160 years ago, The Donaldson Group has continued to thrive despite countless changes to the construction industry in Scotland

A thriving tech sector does not happen all on its own. It needs money, infrastructure, academic effort and government support

SPECIAL REPORT TECHNOLOGY: Why Scotland is in touch with the digital age
WE can probably take it as read by now that Scotland punches way above its weight when it comes to tech. How long can this continue? That, doubtless, all depends on certain key factors.

Now famous due to a BBC documentary, The Bay Hotel boasts panoramic sea views and family friendly hospitality

TRAVEL A miracle in Fife as the hand of God guides a Burntisland claw machine
Although he would have been aware of Palea Kameni, Greece’s famed ‘Burnt Island’, Aristotle certainly never visited its namesake in Fife for a seaside holiday. Nor did he ever play an amusement arcade claw machine. Ask any historian, they’ll tell you the same.

With outdoor thrills and delicious food, Craufurdland offers an adventurous experience for all the family

BEST OF SCOTLAND High jinks at down-to-earth Laird's magnificent Ayrshire estate
HE may have inherited a sprawling 600-acre estate complete with 13th century castle and a picturesque lochan, but all that is lofty about Simon Houison is his ambition to attract more visitors to his magnificent grounds in East Ayrshire.

A small pathway connects all the glamping pods for a community feel

BEST OF SCOTLAND Roofer's luxurious vision for glamping in Ayrshire is now a glorious reality
IT’S somewhat ironic that Gordon McGregor was seeking a more relaxing pace of life when he launched Fulshaw Mill glamping site on the outskirts of Stewarton last summer.

A forthcoming celebration of Scottish pop art icon Eduardo Paolozzi’s work will be held at Cumnock’s Baird Institute

Sponsored East Ayrshire gears up for a summer of exhibitions
See eastayrshireleisure.com/venue/the-dick-institute and eastayrshireleisure.com/culture/the-baird-institute/

Dean Castle is reopening on April 1

Sponsored Restored castle keeps secrets of Scotland's real-life Game of Thrones
AFTER an extensive £5.2 million renovation and modernisation project, excitement is building as Dean Castle finally prepares to re-open to the public on Saturday, April 1.

This month's Best of Scotland magazine

BEST OF SCOTLAND Read our fantastic magazine celebrating everything great about Scotland
Click here to read out wonderful 'tartan special' edition of Best of Scotland.