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Seasonal local produce at the heart of restaurant

The Cow Shed in Aberdeenshire chef director Graham Buchan shares his favourite current dish, chats about his culinary heroes and lets us in on a...
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Finding colour and light to bring her art to life

The north east of Scotland has it all – dazzling sunsets, dusty beaches, mountainous landscapes and beautiful wildlife. While many of us marvel at these...

Scots history is reimagined to celebrate women

Where are the Women? by Sara Sheridan reimagines a Scottish history as one in which men are no longer disproportionately commemorated and women’s triumphs are...
A smiling Sandy Lyle, right, is presented the Green Jacket of the Augusta National Golf Club after he won the 1988 Masters golf title

When Scots came to the fore in the golfing world

Scotland is the home of golf, so it’s hardly surprising that the country’s men and women have put in some great performances on the fairways...

The historic links between the Scots and the Flemish

Alexander Fleming has produced a fascinating and informative yet academic account of the key role that Flemish immigrants have played in Scottish history. The incomers...
The 20th Taste of Grampian took place last weekend.

A scrumptious day out at the 20th Taste of Grampian

When we were growing up, sibling rivalry reached its peak at dinner time. The familiar cry, ‘tea’s ready’, marked the beginning of an unspoken race...

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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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