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Talented weaver Belinda is coming up roses

The Colourbothy studio in Hirns, Deeside, is the artistic home of innovative designer and weaver Belinda Rose. Belinda, who has been weaving for about 40...
Jennifer Macdonald runs her own farm on Arran

Get ready to celebrate Scottish food and drink

Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight is about to get underway - and it's looking to attract more young people into the industry as a career...

Are you a business in the Scottish countryside?

Businesses throughout the Scottish countryside are being encouraged to nominate themselves in the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards. The ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland's countryside, the...
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Scotland encouraged to try its organic produce

Scotland's farm, food producers and shops are encouraging shoppers to experience organic food and eat it as it should be. This month sees the return...

Scots business welcomes ‘fake ice cream’ report

A chilling report revealing large numbers of supermarket and branded vanilla ice creams contain no milk, cream or even vanilla has been warmly welcomed by...

A fascinating month lies ahead at Sotheby’s

Some fascinating sales and events are coming to an Edinburgh auction house in September. Sotheby’s, based at Thistle House, 21-23 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, have some...

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Ardbeg Smokiverse explores a new high gravity dimension

Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has unveiled Ardbeg Smokiverse - its new limited-edition release to mark Ardbeg Day 2025, which takes place on Saturday 31st May as the...
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Glen Scotia reveals oldest ever whisky – a 50-year-old that’s the first edition in its new Elements series

Glen Scotia has unveiled a 50-year-old as the first edition in its new Elements of Campbeltown collection. The Elements of Campbeltown Collection takes inspiration from...
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The Macallan unveils single malts inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – including rare 46 Year Old

The Macallan has launched two single malts inspired by Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including a 46 Year Old whisky. Inspired by Mackintosh’s 1902 stained-glass...
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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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