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Mackies have got it licked – 7.3 million times over!

A cool 243,800 litres of ice cream – the equivalent of 7.3 million licks or 3000 bathtubs – have been consumed in the first year...
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Turkey-free Christmas dinners in Edinburgh

It seems that more and more Scots are telling turkey to get stuffed each Christmas. With the number of vegetarians and vegans on the rise,...

Ex-Scotland rugby star encourages eating lean red meat

A high-profile new campaign aimed at inspiring people about the role of lean red meat in a healthy diet has been launched by Great Britain’s...

The Erskine Bridge is now on the Scottish A list

A major Scottish roadbridge has been given Category A listed status. The Erskine Bridge over the River Clyde, has been awarded Category A status by...

Enjoy a G & (afternoon) T – with a difference

If you can't spoil and indulge yourself with a gin afternoon tea this festive season, then when will you ever find the time? A festive...

Why peat is so important to life on the islands

Into the Peatlands: A Journey Through the Moorland Year book demonstrates how the peatlands in the Outer Hebrides are central to island life.  It explains the...

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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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