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International Festival Review: Ustatshakirt Ensemble
Megan Amato's first experience with Kyrgyz music doesn't disappoint. ★★★★★ My first experience with Kyrgyz music did not disappoint. Ustatshakirt Ensemble, a group of musicians...

Fringe Review: Jazz Emu, Knight Fever
Alister Tenneb says Archie Henderson's production is the most creatively original he's seen this year. ★★★★ I'm usually not a big musical comedy fan but...

In a Nutshell, Chef Michael Leathley: ‘Worcestershire sauce improves everything’
Tucked away on the shores of Loch Linnhe, The Pierhouse is one of Argyll’s most idyllic and romantic destinations, offering breathtaking views to the islands...

Fringe Review: Afrique en Cirque
Afrique en Cirque is an exhilarating performance with a cohesive story that combines Guinea culture with classic circus acts, says Megan Amato. ★★★★★ Nature and...
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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...