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NTS shines light on Christmas traditions

THE National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has been shedding some light on Scotland's Christmas traditions in the run-up to the big day. The conservation charity...

Engine Yard supports Edinburgh food bank

HOUSEBUILDER Places for People held an event next to its Engine Yard development in Edinburgh to raise money for one of the city's food banks....

Dynamic Earth: Have yourself a ‘marine’ little Christmas

EDINBURGH'S Dynamic Earth has unveiled details of its programme for Christmas and Hogmanay - and it has a distinct nautical theme. The centre is running...
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Restaurant review: Antonietta

Richard Bath reviews Antonietta restaurant in Edinburgh. WHAT IS IT? Antonietta is a new Italian restaurant from the company that owns the venerable Vittoria's on...
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Scotland’s chefs get ready for Christmas

SCOTTISH chefs have been preparing for Christmas in a wide variety of ways. Gary Maclean, Scotland's first national chef, has been supporting charity Mary’s Meals'...
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Schools news round-up: Trees, music, and more

Peter Ranscombe calls the register as he rounds-up news from Scotland's schools. Quiet at the back. BELHAVEN Hill School in East Lothian has planted a...

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The Glen Grant releases its rarest ever whisky – a 65 Year Old with a £39,000 price tag

When James ‘The Major’ Grant inherited Speyside distillery the Glen Grant in 1872, he brought his affinity of plants, flowers and the natural world with...
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Formula One Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc becomes new face of Scotch whisky Chivas Regal

F1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has become the new face of Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal. The partnership comes following news of the spirit company...
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Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

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A Dram With Euan Campbell, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: ‘We’re pushing boundaries but respecting the heritage of this centuries old drink.’

Whisky drinkers all over the world have likely heard of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Since the whisky club was first formed in 1983, it...
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Sharks and 30ft waves: The deadly risks facing three Scots on a 14,000km Pacific row

For most people, shark-infested waters, mammoth waves, and fish that can pierce a boat’s hull would be the stuff of nightmares.  But for Jamie, Ewan,...
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Plans unveiled for new distillery to resurrect Ferintosh whisky on Black Isle

Plans for a new distillery on the Black Isle which will resurrect long lost Scottish whisky Ferintosh have been unveiled.  Ferintosh was once the largest...
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Plans for a distillery on banks of Loch Lomond given the go-ahead

Plans for a new distillery on the banks of Loch Lomond have been given the go-ahead. Loch Lomond Group has been given permission by Argyll...

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