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The Good Books, Jane Flett: ‘Marcy Dermansky writes my favourite female characters ever’
Jane Flett on reading in the bath, being inspired by The Hungry Caterpillar and her favourite books of the year. The first book I remember...

Scottish pistol said to be from Battle of Culloden could fetch £18,000 at auction
A Scottish pistol thought to have been used during the Battle of Culloden could fetch £18,000 when it goes under the hammer this month. The...

Review: The Carbon Lounge, Edinburgh
In Edinburgh's thriving and continuously growing restaurant and nightlife scene, it's easy to find creative food, atmospheric bars, tasty cocktails, and exciting entertainment. But how...

Edinburgh’s high society fashion icons brought back to life
They were the best dressed in town during the 1700s, but now the fashion of Edinburgh’s high society is being brought back to life. Portraits...
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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...