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Rare portrait of Queen Charlotte made famous in Bridgerton goes under the hammer
Two rare portraits featuring King George III and his consort Queen Charlotte, whose story has been popularised by hit Netflix series Bridgerton, are t... Read More

Home inside ruin wins Scotland’s best building of the year
A house that has been set within a ruined old farm dwelling has won Scotland's best building of the year. Read More

Rare Banksy artwork to be auctioned in Glasgow
A rare Banksy artwork could fetch £60,000 when it is auctioned off in Glasgow. Read More

Dine in the dark: Unusual dining experience raises money for Guide Dogs Scotland
Glasgow gastro-pub The Duke’s Umbrella has raised more than £2,000 for Guide Dogs Scotland after hosting a series of ‘dine in the dark’ events. Read More

Discover the dark skies of Dumfries in style
THERE'S got to be some advantages to short days and a surfeit of darkness, right? Taking full advantage of Scotland’s long winter nights feels a wee... Read More

Scot wins European Adventurer of the Year
For the first time a Scot has been awarded the prestigious European Adventurer of the Year for a record breaking expedition through the Arctic’s Nor... Read More
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Listen: Hebridean Baker hoping for number one with Gaelic rendition of Auld Lang Syne
The Hebridean Baker Coinneach MacLeod is hoping for a number one hit after releasing a Gaelic rendition of Auld Lang Syne. Read More

Book review: Private Matters
Scottish journalist Mairi Fraser spent nearly 15 years on the front line of Fleet Street’s urban jungle. Read More

The perfect Christmas gifts for getting outdoors
IF you're feeling entirely bamboozled by your Christmas gift list then Morag and Rosie's gift ideas might just be the answer. Read More

Scottish Ballet returns with a Christmas cracker
SCOTTISH Ballet is set to return this Christmas with Cinders! and will take to the stage in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness and Newcastle. Read More

Love letter to Sir Billy Connolly to be staged at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
He made his breakthrough at the Fringe more than 50 years ago, but now Sir Billy Connolly is being celebrated with a stage show paying tribute to his ... Read More

Fort William cinema named as best in the UK
Highland Cinema in Fort William has been named as the best in the UK. Read More

Top ten Christmas stocking fillers
Editor Richard Bath comes up with his top ten suggestions for ultimate Christmas stocking fillers – whether the presents are for you, or for your lo... Read More

Cosy Christmas gifts for staying indoors
IF you're feeling entirely bamboozled by your Christmas gift list then Morag and Rosie's gift ideas might just be the answer. Read More

Motoring: The Kia EV6 review
Motoring journalists Lorraine and Ally Ballingall have been reviewing cars for over 30 years, here they take us through the Kia EV6. Read More
Whisky
All you need to know about Scotland's national drink

Bessie Williamson: The woman behind Laphroaig distillery
Beth Squires from whisky brokers and consultants, Mark Littler, takes us through the history of Bessie Williamson, the woman behind Laphroaig distill... Read More

The Rollercoaster: Ardbeg releases whisky from irreplaceable stock
Uniting irreplaceable stock from the distillery’s most turbulent time, Ardbeg has released a set of two whiskies called The Rollercoaster. Read More

Rare 50-year-old bottle of whisky from Tomintoul distillery released
A rare 50-year-old bottle of whisky from Tomintoul distillery is being released - and will cost whisky lovers £10,000. Read More