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A collection of poetry that is non-conformist

This vast collection from one of the leading lights of Scottish poetry feels distinctly and excitingly non-conformist. The first poems certainly pay homage to Edwin...

The Solway and its fascinating history

Ann Lingard takes the opportunity to offer an in-depth examination of the Solway Firth’s history, geology and the huge range of life that exists within...
Small plates at Hatch

Open the Hatch and enjoy small plates at new restaurant

Hatch, a new contemporary dining concept from the team behind The Adamson in St Andrews, will open on Monday, April 26. The stylish new restaurant...
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Laid back Japanese dining concept restaurant to open

Japanese laid back dining concept restaurant Katsu will open in Glasgow later this month. The super-cool restaurant and curry shop will bring the flavours of...

Brewer and distillery unite to create a new beer

Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has launched a limited-edition beer in collaboration with the iconic Islay based whisky maker, Laphroaig. Islay Whisky Cask is a...

These Tiny Tales are packed full of character and charm

This book of Tiny Tales is easy to read, charismatic and charming. It convincingly demonstrates that length is by no means essential for a captivating...

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Ardnahoe Distillery: First whisky to come from a new distillery on Islay since 2009 released

It has been six decades since Stewart Laing first learned how to make whisky on Islay. In the 1960s he travelled to the world-famous whisky...
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Kiefer Sutherland: Hollywood star brings new whisky to the UK

Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland has unveiled his new whisky to the UK, a homage to his Canadian roots and love of the spirit. The whisky,...
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Life With Isle of Harris Distillery: ‘The Hearach is special, it has done so much for the island’

Isle of Harris distiller Thomas Macrae talks to us about his earliest memories of whisky and why The Hearach is so special to islanders. And...
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Lerwick Distillery: Shetland set for its first whisky distillery

The idea began more than a decade ago when friends Martin Watt, Caroline MacIntyre and Calum Miller came up with the idea to open the...
Since its humble beginnings nearly ten years ago, the distillery has generated £50,000 for the local community.

GlenWyvis: World’s first fully community owned distillery offers whisky lovers chance to buy shares

In 2015, former Army Air Corps helicopter pilot John McKenzie decided to bring whisky back to Dingwall after a 90 year absence. His idea was...
HRH Prince Charles with Ian Urquhart Signing First Cask at Benromach.

Former Gordon & MacPhail chief Ian Urquhart dies following an illness

Scotch whisky legend Ian Urquhart has died aged 76. The Moray based businessman died peacefully on 15 March after an illness, with his family by...