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Book review – The Story of Edinburgh by John Peacock

What’s the story? The Story of Edinburgh by John Peacock details the rich history of Scotland’s capital city from as far back as 8,000 BC...

Two new arrivals at award-winning Scottish hotel

Links House at Royal Dornoch has announced the arrival of a new head chef and food and beverage manager. It coincides with the 2018 opening...
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Trainspotting writer backs new Scottish campaign

Scottish Book Trust has launched a rebellious campaign to get the nation writing. The national charity changing lives through reading and writing is encouraging people...
How the Aberdeen Music Hall auditorium will look after its refurbishment

A double boost to restore Aberdeen Music Hall

An £8.7million campaign to revamp Aberdeen Music Hall has been given a huge boost. Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA) has announce the launch of a new...

Housebuilders pursue a pair of prestigious prizes

Luxury and family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes have been shortlisted for two awards. They are nominated in a pair of categories in this year’s...
Scotland’s National Chef, Gary Maclean, is urging Scots to help fight climate change by making small changes in their kitchens (Photo: Stewart Attwood)

Scots urged to cut down on their kitchen waste

Scotland’s national chef Gary Maclean is urging Scots to help fight climate change by making small changes in their kitchens. The MasterChef winner is supporting...

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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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