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Two Wigtown books are optioned by Hollywood

This year's Wigtown Book Festival was the biggest and most successful yet – with audiences of around 29,000. The provisional figures for the 2018 event,...

Plenty at steak when you dine at Hawksmoor

Despite its vast scale, Hawksmoor feels friendly and relaxed. We started with the comforting potted beef and bacon and hand-dived scallops, but the menu centres around steak,...
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Studio prepares host new display of print art

The Glasgow Print Studio is set to open a new exhibition this Friday. Among those displaying their work are Timorous Beasties, Martin Boyce, Annis Fitzhugh,...

Bid to bring more live music to Edinburgh

A new boutique music promoter has launched a vision to help make Edinburgh one of the most exciting cities for music in the UK -...
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Search launches to find ‘lost’ works by wildlife artist

A major new worldwide search has been launched, to track down hundreds of original artworks by world famous wildlife artist David Shepherd – one year...
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Get ready for knightfall at Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is set to come alive at night with neon lights, live music and a little magic this Friday night. It's part of for...

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A Dram with Ben Curtis, The Single Cask: ‘Older doesn’t always mean better. It’s the cask that makes the whisky’

It has been a busy year for the team at The Single Cask as they opened up their new flagship bar in Singapore and expanded...
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Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route

Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route.  The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...
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Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases two new Taiwanese whiskies

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two new Taiwanese whiskies. The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese...
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A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’

From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...
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The Glen Grant releases its rarest ever whisky – a 65 Year Old with a £39,000 price tag

When James ‘The Major’ Grant inherited Speyside distillery the Glen Grant in 1872, he brought his affinity of plants, flowers and the natural world with...
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Formula One Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc becomes new face of Scotch whisky Chivas Regal

F1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has become the new face of Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal. The partnership comes following news of the spirit company...

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