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Rescued archives of Darwin mentor Charles Lyell go on display
Conversations between Scottish geologist Charles Lyell and Charles Darwin are on public display for the first time. The archive of letters, maps and sketches, including...

Recipe: Singapore Crab from Jack ’O’ Bryan
This vibrant dish is one of the signature dishes at Jack O Bryans, where the specialise in Iberian cuisine with both South American and Asian...

Shortlist for Scotland’s National Book Awards announced
The shortlist for Scotland’s National Book Awards has been announced, featuring books on climate change, the importance of male friendships and King James VI. The...

Georgian Manse overlooking historic Glenluce Abbey hits the market
A charming B-listed Georgian Manse with breath-taking views over historic Glenluce Abbey is on the market. The six-bedroom Abbey House has three reception rooms, an...
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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...

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...

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...

A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’
From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...