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Review – Katto knives make the perfect Father’s Day gift

What do you give the man who has everything for Father’s Day? A hand-made Japanese knife, says Richard Bath. I undoubtedly love eating more than...

Scottish chef Nick Nairn announces opening date for new restaurant

Scottish chef Nick Nairn has announced an opening date for his new restaurant in Bridge of Allan following a devastating fire. Nick and his wife...
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Farm on the market for £3million – with fishing on Blackadder Water

An arable farm in the Scottish Borders has gone on the market for £3million - complete with a stunning seven-bedroom house and fishing on Blackadder...
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Top five great value summer Champagnes

One of Scotland’s leading Champagne experts has revealed his top five great-value cuvées for any summer occasion. Peter Crawford, from Balmerino, Fife, is co-founder of...
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Renowned sea captain’s watch makes well-timed return to museum

A pocket watch owned by a daring maritime hero has gone on show to mark the 100th anniversary of his death. The silver timepiece, which...

Review – Quantum of Solace

An entranced Richard Bath watched this Edinburgh native’s magic show with slack-jawed amazement. I’ve seen plenty of strange things at magic shows in Edinburgh, and...

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Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore appointed global band ambassador at Ardnahoe Distillery

Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore has been appointed as the global band ambassador of Ardnahoe Distillery. The band are planning a series of special whisky sessions...
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Skotch and Sketch at The Glasshouse, Edinburgh

Grant Dickie heads to a Skotch and Sketch workshop at The Glasshouse, in Edinburgh, to taste their latest dram and try his hand at sketching. ...
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The Macallan to open new fine dining restaurant on iconic estate

In 2021, The Glenturret Lalique became the first restaurant inside a distillery to achieve Michelin recognition. Just a few years later, it followed it up...
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Benbecula Distillery: Spirit flows through island distillery after 130-year-old whisky recipe revived

The first spirit has started to flow at Benbecula Distillery after an islander brought a 130-year-old recipe back to life.  Angus MacMillan always dreamed of...
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Rosebank Distillery: Sleeping giant Falkirk distillery reawakened after 30 years

Known as the sleeping giant of Scottish distilleries, the highly anticipated Rosebank Distillery has finally reawakened. After more than 30 years of closure, Ian Macleod...
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The Dalmore Luminary: Rare whisky sells for nearly £95,000 at auction

A bottle of Dalmore whisky has sold for nearly £95,000 at auction, encased in a glass sculpture which was hand polished for 500 hours. The...

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