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Ken Bellringer and the cast of Unspoken

Brave bomb disposal expert explores aftermath of war

As a bomb disposal expert doing VIP protection at the Fringe Ken Bellringer never expected to appear there on stage himself. But this year he...

Supermarket’s festival of beer is underway

A host of Scottish breweries are celebrating a summer sales boost expected to be worth over £110,000. Aldi is holding its Scottish Beer Festival, which...
Tattie week - see number 7!

10 signs you grew up in the Scottish countryside

What cuts deeper than heartbreak? Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing offers his take on growing up in the Scottish countryside. My mum used to...
Ironkids Scotland is coming to three Scottish venues this summer

This weekend gives children the chance to go on the run

A programme of free live entertainment is on its way to three east of Scotland events this weekend. Organisers of Ironkids Scotland, a series of...
Lidl is opening more stores across Scotland

More stores will bring Scots produce to your doorstep

Shoppers will be able to pick up more food produced in Scotland in the near future. Lidl has announced it will be recruiting over 300...

Nursery pot is a tasty new addition to the menu at the Ivy

Sweet treats have been added to the menu at a prestigious Edinburgh venue. As a celebration of the summer season, The Ivy on the Square...

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Ewan McGregor and Colin McGregor.

Scottish star Ewan McGregor to auction 150 bottles of whisky from his personal cask at Lochranza Distillery

Scottish star Ewan McGregor is set to auction 150 bottles of whisky from his own personal cask at Lochranza Distillery for charity. The rare 26...
TIME:SPACE Mastery.

The Macallan releases rare 84 Year Old dram – its oldest ever whisky

The Macallan has released a rare 84 Year Old dram - the oldest whisky to come from the distillery. The whisky, from 1940, forms part...
Charlie Maclean.

Charity founded by whisky writer Charlie Maclean helps bring clean water to nearly 2,000 after first year

A fledgling Scottish charity founded by iconic whisky writer Charlie Maclean has provided clean water for life to 1,847 Madagascans after just a year.  The...
The Balvenie Fifty - Landscape bottle & drams

The Balvenie launches first in a trilogy of rare expressions

The Balvenie has launched the first in a trilogy of rare expressions that will form a new collecion to be released over three years. The...
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Beyoncé launches whisky after collaborating with a leading Scotch expert

Pop sensation Beyoncé has launched her own whisky, after collaborating with a leading Scotch expert. The star worked with Moët Hennessy, a subsidiary of LVMH,...
ULTRA Launch 2

Murray McDavid Whisky Unveils ULTRA collection

Renowned Scotch whisky brand Murray McDavid has introduced its most prestigious collection yet – ULTRA. The collection is a showcase of rare whiskies, each matured...

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