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The organ in the Caird Hall

Documentary charts rise of the musical organ

A new three-part documentary featuring Dundee's Caird Hall reveals the vibrant culture and history of The English Organ. A new feature length documentary by Fugue...
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Ice cream cakes are ideal for the festive season

A Scots gelateria has created a deliciously indulgent and innovative range of ice cream Christmas cakes. These are on sale at Jannettas in St Andrews,...

Scottish Field visits Scottish Ballet’s Snow Queen

Scotland’s national dance company, Scottish Ballet’s 50th anniversary is currently being marked by CEO/artistic director Christopher Hampson’s The Snow Queen. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s...

Winter warmth marks Scottish Ensemble’s 50th

Scottish Ensemble’s ‘For a Winter’s Night’ series of Concerts by Candlelight was aptly named for its Edinburgh event, with the howling gales outside driving people...

A guide to Scotland – through alternative eyes

It’s been a long time since a book has made me genuinely laugh out loud but thanks to Maciejewski, my funny bone was well and...

A mystery disappearance in Aberdeenshire

When her mother mysteriously and suddenly disappears, Ellie Rook returns from travelling the world to her family home in rural Aberdeenshire. Unwilling to accept what...

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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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