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Review: Bonnar’s is a hidden gem in Edinburgh’s fine dining scene
It’s hard to believe that the grand 18th century baronial building that now houses The Scott Hotel, tucked away peacefully within Pollock Estate in Edinburgh’s...

Largest Scottish freshwater pearl in living memory to be sold at auction
Scotland’s largest freshwater pearl, the largest in living memory, is going under the hammer - and could fetch £60,000. Discovered in 1967, the Abernethy Pearl,...

Take a voyage of discovery with Glasgow Boy Sir John Lavery
His travels took him from Belfast to Scotland and New York, via Paris and Morocco. But Glasgow Boy Sir John Lavery never travelled without his...

Children’s book review: The Highland Cowgirl and The Great Auk’s Great Escape
Izzy Alexander takes a look at two new children's picture books by debut author Louisa MacDougall. The Highland Cowgirl by Louisa MacDougall is a...
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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...

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...

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...

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...