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James McAvoy’s triumphant Scots stage return
Any expectations I may have had about what to expect from James McAvoy's return to the Glasgow stage in Cyrano de Bergerac were thrown out...
Hippfest film event returns to great acclaim
The Hippodrome Silent Film Festival is celebrating the success of its 12th edition with the return of live and in-person events. These were held at...
Another joyous trip to Scotland Street
Granny 'Bana' Morton always spoke of The Great McCall Smith. And here he is, 15 books into the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street,...
Edinburgh’s festivals ready for anniverary year
Ahead of the opening of the first festival of their 75th anniversary year, the Edinburgh Festivals have issued a ‘declaration of intent’. 2022 is the...
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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...
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...
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...
