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Book review – A Wild Call by Martyn Murray

What’s the story? The non-fiction book follows Martyn Murray on a voyage through the Scottish Isles after his father’s death and a hunger for the...
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Fine dining with a difference at Nurture Nature, Eat

A unique communal fine dining experience in Portobello is launching this Friday evening. Buck and Birch – the team behind Aelder wild elderberry liqueur -...

Eugene O’Neill’s classic brought back to life

The Citizens Theatre in Glasgow has announced its cast for a new production of the Eugene O’Neill classic, Long Day’s Journey into Night. The play,...
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West Glen offers a home, cottage and boat house

A period home with detached cottage, large boat house, shore frontage, over 11 acres and stunning panoramic views over the Kyles of Bute is now...

Acclaimed Scots musician prepares for his 2018 tour

One of Scotland's finest fiddle players and composers is embarking on a new tour next month. The tour marks the release of Sandwood, the eagerly-anticipated...
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Make your grand design happen on a Scottish island

If you’ve ever dreamt of creating your very own grand design on a tranquil Scottish island, then help is at hand. Leading independent property consultancy...

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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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