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Richard Meadows from the Great Grog discusses his visit to Esporao for the annual “Dia Grande” (great day) festival.

Winding forest trails and peaceful lakeside tracks make a trip through Maryland and Virginia feel actively wonderful, says Emilia Harris

Whether you’re a hill walker or not, you can’t help but admire Scotland’s highest mountains – here are five of our favourites

Matt MacPherson of The Malt Room in Inverness says the water of life can make a handsome return on investment

Ben Catley-Richardon tries new releases Project Winter, Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark, Darkwood and Everybody's Golf VR

Children from local primary schools have been drawing pictures of their dads for Father's Day

Nicky Marr pays a moving tribute to D-Day soldiers 75 years on from those fateful events

John Davidson marks a 'significant' birthday with a 20-mile run along the Great Glen Way – perfect training for the Highland Cross

Get the natural look in your garden with help and advice from Simpsons Garden Centre

Venues and brands are teaming up to produce bespoke gins with a backstory – Chrissie Fairclough suggests a few to tempt those taste buds

Ben Catley-Richardson tries new releases Rage 2, Mordhau, Snooker Nation 19 and Spellsword Cards: Origins.

Columnist Nicky Marr tells how a stay in a remote byre is linked to a charity changing lives in the Middle East

Exploring the Diabaig peninsula on foot, Peter Evans finds the paths are a tougher proposition than they might appear

Breathe in the glorious smells of the outdoors with the Horticultural Trade Association's latest article in its Gardening is Good For You campaign

Wars with the English, Nazi occupation and Canadian liberators have all left their mark on this fascinating corner of the Netherlands, Ron Smith finds

This mouthwatering dish from Selina Periampillai's cookbook will have you dreaming of white sands and tropical heat.

Selina Periampillai brings Indian Ocean cuisine to the masses with her first cookbook.

Ben Catley-Richardson reviews new releases Mortal Kombat 11, Giga Wrecker Alt, Total War: Three Kingdoms and Zombotron

Matt Macpherson of the The Malt Room in Inverness shares his experience at a remarkable event hosted by Tomatin.

Voter fatigue is no reason to stop fighting for what you believe in, says Nicky Marr after Scotland shows its support to stay in the EU again