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Samantha the Afghan Hound wearing green coat, scarf and sunglasses

Edinburgh's most stylish resident? Meet Samantha the Afghan Hound
She’s worn Chanel, Jimmy Choo and Hugo Boss and has even been profiled by US Vogue - here’s how Edinburgh’s best dressed dog is taking over the fashion world

Stonehaven's Boardwalk is one of the town's attractions.

Stonehaven serves up the seaside on a weekend break

LEGO Marvel Avengers: Endgame Final Battle building set with nine minifigures and Thanos

Huge LEGO Marvel set is now £60.99 on Amazon

LEGO Marvel Avengers: Endgame Final Battle building set with nine minifigures and Thanos

Huge LEGO Marvel set is now £60.99 on Amazon

The heated outdoor vitality pool is at the heart of the Moddershall Oaks spa experience, with countryside views and cocktails delivered straight to the water.

This luxury woodland spa is made for switching off

Gayle Rankin stars on stage in NTS's The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie next month and in Scottish dark comedy feature film, The Incomer.

Prime time for Gayle Rankin with The Incomer at EIFF and Jean Brodie

The Neo three-piece hard shell luggage set is currently £50.99 in a limited time Amazon deal.

Amazon's number one bestselling luggage set is now just £50.99

Hugo Intense Eau de Parfum for Men is now reduced to £51.84 for 125ml on Amazon.

Hugo fragrance deal makes the 125ml bottle cheaper than 75ml

The H.yeed travel set includes a hard-shell cabin suitcase, matching duffel bag and cosmetic bag for organised packing.

Three-piece luggage set to get you ready for all travel on sale

Why mums like me are turning to the Yoto Mini for magical story time adventures (aff)

Why mums love the Yoto Mini for screen-free story time

Celebrate birthdays with confidence by choosing bouquets from Bunches, the customer-voted UK's favourite family business.

This florist has won a major award if you're buying birthday bouquets

The two-piece luggage set from 5 Cities includes a Ryanair-compatible underseat holdall alongside a larger hard-shell suitcase for longer trips

Ryanair luggage set works out at under £12 a bag in the sale

Amazon’s bestselling Google Fitbit smartwatch has dropped by 44%, making it a cheaper way to track fitness and sleep

Bestselling Amazon fitness tracker now has 44% off

Olivia Bowen's memoir expands on themes of motherhood and self-discovery explored in the ITV2 series

Olivia Bowen memoir now £17

Amazon’s ETRONIK cabin bag is now £17.99, offering a cheaper way to travel light and stay within Ryanair and easyJet airline baggage limits

Ryanair and easyJet size cabin bag now £17.99

The Philips Dual Basket Airfryer uses a removable divider to create two 3.55-litre cooking zones

This flexible Philips air fryer is now under £79

Philip Kingsley Hair Repair Travel Collection contains four holiday-ready haircare essentials designed to protect, nourish and repair hair exposed to sun, chlorine, salt water and heat styling while you're away.

Review: The Philip Kingsley travel sets worth packing this summer

Shirley Manson and Garbage perform at the Corona Capital music festival in Mexico City, 2025.

Exclusive Queen of the Castle Shirley Manson on bringing Garbage home

The Malibu Bikini is one of Ashley James's favourite swimwear picks from Pour Moi

Review: The holiday bikini that combines comfort and style

Beauty Pie Nice Legs Tinted Super Blur Body Lotion helps create smoother-looking, more even-toned legs

Review: Beauty Pie lotion that instantly blurs and brightens legs

Unidentified flying subject, Caithness

Five inspirational wave-riding memoirs for International Surfing Day

Jawhara collection sweet dates eau de parfum: A luxurious arabian escape in every spritz (aff)

Sweet Dates perfume blends vanilla, raspberry and luxury (aff)

The Shavont luggage set includes a cabin suitcase and matching travel duffel bag, making it an ideal choice for travellers who want options.

Ryanair-friendly travel set gives two luggage options in one buy

ghd Platinum+ straighteners cut by £82 in Amazon beauty deal (aff)

ghd Platinum+ straighteners now £166 on Amazon

The Musicozy Bluetooth sleep mask combines built-in speakers with blackout eye coverage for sleep and travel use.

The £28 sleep gadget people say helps with noisy nights and flights

Yoto launches new 'Yoto originals week' celebrating audio stories, music and fun for kids of all ages (aff)

A brilliant screen-free audiobook player kids genuinely love

I recently tried the PerfectDraft Pro Black and it’s ideal for BBQ weather (aff)

PerfectDraft Pro Black bundle review

The ghd Air Hair Dryer has dropped to £109.99 in Amazon’s latest limited-time beauty deal.

ghd Air hair dryer falls to £109 on Amazon

Why mums like me are turning to the Yoto Mini for magical story time adventures (aff)

Why mums love the Yoto Mini for screen-free story time

Midge Ure has a new double album, A Man of Two Worlds, and tour which brings him to Scotland this month.

How a stone circle on Lewis inspired Midge Ure’s new album and tour

Inside Victorian sandstone villa in Scotland's Home of the Year final

Google launches new Fitbit Air: I found these affordable fitness trackers you can buy now for under £25 (aff)

Google launches new Fitbit Air coming this May

Checking the result – players can now take part in daily £1 lottery draws online

£1 UK lottery now pays out every day with £25,000 jackpots

Oban has been named as the best seaside town in Scotland to visit in 2026 by Time Out

The ‘bustling’ beauty spot crowned Scotland's ‘best seaside town’

These new colourful pink, blue and green suitcases from Sara Miller London are standout luggage - and they fit within Ryanair size requirements.

Say bye to boring luggage with these colourful Ryanair-size suitcases

This Narwey for Ryanair Cabin Bag has a pretty flamingo print, making it stylish and practical.

The prettiest Ryanair-friendly cabin bag is now on sale on Amazon

I just found this travel kit that will make packing for my summer holiday so much easier (aff)

The travel kit that makes summer packing simple

The baby gifts I’m buying for my friends that they will actually use (aff)

Practical baby gifts new parents will actually use

Several large suitcases are on sale on Amazon right now - with up to 33% off - including Samsonite and FLYMAX luggage.

Several large suitcases are on sale on Amazon right now

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (newest gen)

Amazon Kindle: New devices on sale as support withdrawn for old models

Several major fashion and department store retailers, including M&S, Next and Primark, have announced their opening and closing times for the Easter weekend.

Easter 2026 Major UK retailers opening hours - M&S, Next and more

The Shark SteamSpot uses targeted steam to lift dirt from hard floors without chemicals

Shark SteamSpot hits lowest price in months with 41% off

How Simba could help give you a better nights sleep and avoid a ‘sleep divorce’ (aff)

Experience uninterrupted sleep with Simba

The Certified Refurbished version of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is now on sale.

You can get the latest Kindle model for less than £100 on Amazon

Three Ryanair size approved cabin bags are on sale on Amazon for less than £10. (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Three Ryanair size cabin bags are on sale on Amazon for less than £10

I’m a beauty editor and tried the Pure Tone Radiance Pod for 30 days - here’s what happened (aff)

I tried the Pure Tone radiance pod for 30 days

Edinburgh city centre will get a giant new Wetherspoons pub this summer.

Opening date announced for giant new Wetherspoons pub in city centre

Queen's View, in Perthshire, has been crowned the most beautiful spot in the whole of the UK.

Postcard-perfect Scottish spot crowned the UK's ‘most beautiful place'

BON CHARGE marks World Sleep Day with 25% off sale

We’ve found a bargain bag that’s designed to fit within the Ryanair Baggage allowance

Best Ryanair cabin bag deal: stylish rucksack for £13.99

Forming part of the B-listed former Boroughmuir High School, this exceptional three-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex apartment has been tastefully and sympathetically converted.

Inside the £650,000 Edinburgh flat for sale in former B-listed school

A posh pillow and a dream duvet - can these really help me sleep better?

Simba Hybrid bedding review: is premium sleep gear worth the price?

The home DNA kits arrive in the post and come back to you within a few weeks

Hours remain to save 63% on a DNA test that can unravel your history

I wish people wouldn't pass by this Edinburgh restaurant - it's a gem Gaby Soutar

Tumella's umbrella comes with a lifetime warranty

Grab a 40% saving on this best-rated windproof umbrella

I went along to Pluscarden Abbey for a spiritual retreat.

A day living with monks at Scotland's functioning medieval monastery

Get clearer skin with 47 Skin no more dryness, flaking or waiting months to see a change

Start your day with clearer skin thanks to the skincare brand 47 Skin

Portable power stations can help to support your household if the power suddenly cuts

Prepare for a blackout with these off-grid power deals from £36.99

Rick Astley will play in Nottingham as part if his Reflection tour

Rick Astley VIP tickets from £99 for 2026 tour dates

The Mr Swirly All-in-One Ice Cream, Sorbet & Frozen Dessert Maker - less than £50 if you're quick!

Ice cream maker drops to £49 in limited Wowcher summer deal

Will you sail away into the suinset if you win Euromillions tonight?

EuroMillions jackpot tonight: 500 Wowcher lines for £9

The Explorer 2000 v2 is smaller and lighter than any other 2kWh LiFePO4 power station - but it is still quite bulky

Huge discount on a Jackery portable power station - we've tested it

Charging your car overnight costs less than a coffee

Tickets for BOTB's Dynamic Duos competition start at £1.55

Win two cars in BOTB’s £1.55 Dynamic Duos giveaway

The Handsfree Backpack is available in two sizes, and they each contain a meaty power station

Bluetti Handsfree backpack review: power station built-in

Any one of these tech goodies could be on its way to you for less than £20

Wowcher tech mystery deal: Xbox or PS5 from £9.99

Automatic irrigation systems allow you to enjoy your garden without having to water it yourself

Cheap automatic watering systems for lazy gardeners

The Levoit Core 200S is a perfect size for home offices

This smart air purifier has helped my wife with hayfever this spring

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