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Port of Leith opens its Lind & Lime gin distillery

PORT of Leith is preparing to welcome the first visitors to its new Lind & Lime gin distillery. The site, on the port's Coburg Street,...
Slains Castle, also known as New Slains Castle is a ruined castle in Aberdeenshire. It overlooks the North Sea from its cliff-top site 1 kilometre east of Cruden Bay. The core of the castle is a 16th-century tower house, built by the 9th Earl of Erroll. Bram Stoker once stayed in the Castle, using it as inspiration for his story, Dracula.

Dracula and his Scottish links are revealed

DRACULA and his links to Scotland are being marked tonight. Bram Stoker's novel is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. Stoker began writing Dracula while...
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UK Tour 2019/21

DONNA - SHARON SEXTON
TANYA - HELEN ANKER
ROSIE - NICKY SWIFT
SAM  - ROBERT FOWLER
BILL  - JAMIE KENNA
HARRY - DANIEL CROWDER
SOPHIE -EMMA MULLEN
SKY- TOBY MILES
ALI - MARIE FINLAYSON
LISA - MARIELLA MAZZILLI
PEPPER - JAMES WILLOUGHBY MOORE
EDDIE - EAMONN COX
F ALEXANDER - MATTHEW RONCHETTI

Mamma Mia! – the best musical soundtrack ever

As ABBA's digital sprites prepare to take to the stage tomorrow in London, Kenny Smith reviews Mamma Mia in Glasgow. THERE will be few, if...

Scots continue to support Ukrainians

PEOPLE throughout Scotland are continuing to support Ukrainians fleeing from Russia's invasion. A "foodie raffle" organised by chocolatier Sebastian Kobelt is coming to a close...

Sew Confident expands with Glasgow studio

MORE Glaswegians will be learning how to sew after Sew Confident opened a studio and shop on Great Western Road. Jenny Drew founded her business...

Perth Show chairman aims for third time lucky

PERTH Show chairman Mark Mitchell hopes it'll be a case of "third time lucky" when he hosts this summer's event. Mitchell was chairman during 2020,...

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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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