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Italian honour bestowed on restaurateur

A restaurateur known for serving up authentic Italian food across his eateries in Edinburgh has been honoured by the Italian government. Tony Crolla is known...

Book review: RHS Genealogy for Gardeners

  What's the story? We’re finally starting to see signs of summer, and the gardens are in full bloom at last! If you’re a budding...

Former Mercury Prize nominees set to play in Scotland

Former Mercury Prize nominees the Portico Quartet will head to Edinburgh next month. The group will play at the Summerhall this summer, on 20 June. Portico...
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Supermarket deal is a huge boost for new gin producer

A gin deal with a major supermarket is just the tonic for a fledgling Isle of Mull gin business which sold its first bottle less...
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Marking 450 years since Mary Queen of Scots’ departure

A number of events are being held to mark the 450th anniversary of Mary Queen of Scots' flight from Scotland and arrival in England. After...
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There’s no denying that this is a very classy property

A property that's a real class act is currently for sale in Perthshire. Galbraith present to the market the Schoolhouse, in Killiechassie, Aberfeldy. The Schoolhouse...

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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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