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Fringe Review: Ananta, The Eternal

Ananta, The Eternal is a collection of lushly told tales illustrated by two very talented dancers, says Megan Amato. ★★★ The jingle of bells could...
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Farming success celebrated as shortlists announced for Helping it Happen awards

More than 30 organisations, businesses and individuals have been named as finalists for prestigious national awards which recognise the impact they have had on rural...
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Fringe Review: Dracula

KCS Theatre Company's Dracula remains an incredibly atmospheric production combining classical stage-acting with physical theatre, says Megan Amato. ★★★★ I have one rule and one...
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Review: Diary of a Magician

A mesmerizing family-friendly magic show full of whimsy and wonder, says Megan Amato. ★★★★ A back top hat sits upside down on a small table....
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Fringe Review: Impasse

A well-executed narrative, precise movements and tight footwork make up this provocative rendering from Mufutau Yusuf and Lucas Katangila, says Megan Amato. ★★★★ A pile...
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Rum named as Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary

The Isle of Rum has been designated as Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary - just the second place in Europe to hold the accreditation....

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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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