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In Her 92nd year Mary Sommerville by Gerda Stevenson, inspired artist Moira Dickson

Celebrating the work of Gerda in textile panels

The 'ground-breaking' work of award-winning Scottish writer, actor, director and singer-songwriter Gerda Stevenson has inspired a new exhibition of 40 stunning textile panels. In response...
Glasgow indie band Belle and Sebastian (Photo: Rachel Keenan)

Big names for this year’s Doune The Rabbit Hole festival

US hip-hop instigators Public Enemy (Radio) while award-winning, Mercury Music Prize nominated, award-winning performance poet, rapper, novelist and playwright Kate Tempest are coming to the...
Elizabeth Jane Campbell, Bauhaus Necklace, 2019, oxidised silver, vitreous enamel, graphite, cloissone, L22.5 x W16.5 cm

New jewellery collection on show in Gallery

The Scottish Gallery is presenting a new collection of jewellery exploring the relationship of colour, balance and form. Running until 28 March, it is showcasing...

Karen Dunbar starring in Oscar Wilde classic

Scottish comedy star Karen Dunbar is playing Lady Brecknell in Perth Theatre’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest. Karen, from Ayr, is best known...

Writer Val McDermid shares her favourite locations

To mark World Book Day, bestselling Scots author Val McDermid is taking readers to her favourite locations from her books in a new video. Last...

A superb introduction to tasting whisky

For amateurs like me who are desperate to learn more about the water of life, Tasting Course is a must-read. Ludlow’s whisky knowledge is clearly...

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Ardnahoe x Skerryvore

Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore appointed global band ambassador at Ardnahoe Distillery

Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore has been appointed as the global band ambassador of Ardnahoe Distillery. The band are planning a series of special whisky sessions...
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Skotch and Sketch at The Glasshouse, Edinburgh

Grant Dickie heads to a Skotch and Sketch workshop at The Glasshouse, in Edinburgh, to taste their latest dram and try his hand at sketching. ...
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The Macallan to open new fine dining restaurant on iconic estate

In 2021, The Glenturret Lalique became the first restaurant inside a distillery to achieve Michelin recognition. Just a few years later, it followed it up...
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Benbecula Distillery: Spirit flows through island distillery after 130-year-old whisky recipe revived

The first spirit has started to flow at Benbecula Distillery after an islander brought a 130-year-old recipe back to life.  Angus MacMillan always dreamed of...
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Rosebank Distillery: Sleeping giant Falkirk distillery reawakened after 30 years

Known as the sleeping giant of Scottish distilleries, the highly anticipated Rosebank Distillery has finally reawakened. After more than 30 years of closure, Ian Macleod...
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The Dalmore Luminary: Rare whisky sells for nearly £95,000 at auction

A bottle of Dalmore whisky has sold for nearly £95,000 at auction, encased in a glass sculpture which was hand polished for 500 hours. The...

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