Jo Malone summer pop-up at St James Quarter

The jewellery designer making earrings from recycled silk: ‘Each piece tells a story’

The Good Books, Foday Mannah: ‘I always recommend Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stewart, it’s a stunning novel’

Insh Island: One of Scotland’s last untouched private Islands hits the market

Review: Ballet Nights, Glasgow

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Jo Malone summer pop-up at St James Quarter

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This July, Jo Malone London is bringing the British seaside to St James Quarter. On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July a sweet summertime experience...
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The jewellery designer making earrings from recycled silk: ‘Each piece tells a story’

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Ever since she was a little girl, Karolina Binczyk has always loved to make things. As a child growing up in Poland, her mother taught...
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The Good Books, Foday Mannah: ‘I always recommend Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stewart, it’s a stunning novel’

Books | Culture
Foday Mannah on reading as a child, the author who has inspired him, what he's reading now.    The first book I remember reading: Children...
D137 P9. East Coast Looking North, Insh Island, Slate Islands, Argyll and Bute Savills

Insh Island: One of Scotland’s last untouched private Islands hits the market

Homes & Gardens | Property
Insh Island, one of Scotland's last untouched private islands has gone on the market - for just £500,000. The island is only accessible by private...
Caspar Lench in '324a' Ballet Nights Glasgow. Photo by Rimbaud Patron.

Review: Ballet Nights, Glasgow

Culture
The critically acclaimed Ballet Nights smash hit live dance show makes its long-awaited Scottish debut in July at Glasgow Theatre Royal, finds Lisa Simonis.  ...
Richard Rankin as John Rebus. Credit: Mark Mainz/Eleventh Hour Films

Detective John Rebus back on our screens as season two confirmed

Culture
Detective John Rebus will be back on our screens after the BBC confirmed a second season of the hit TV drama with Richard Rankin. The...
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Spirit of Speyside: One of the world’s largest whisky festivals launches preview of 2024 events

Cask and Still | Whisky
One of the world’s largest whisky festivals will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, as its programme of events was launched. The Spirit of Speyside...
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Superb Scottish whiskies for Burns Night celebrations

Cask and Still | Whisky
We take a look at some superb Scottish whiskies you can enjoy for your Burns Night celebrations.   Tomatin – 12 Year Old single malt...
The Scotch whisky industry brought £7.1bn into the UK economy in 2022. A new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) also reveals the industry supports 66,000 jobs across the UK, of which 41,000 are in Scotland. The Scotch Whisky industry is now responsible for generating £3 in every £100 of Scotland’s total Gross Value Added (GVA), and is the second most productive sector in Scotland, ranked just behind energy including renewables. 'The Scotch Whisky industry has once again proven its economic significance to the UK domestically and on the world stage, and these figures highlight the importance of backing a key sector for productivity, exports and employment,' said Mark Kent, Chief Executive of the SWA. 'The past five years have been turbulent for our sector, as we faced retaliatory tariffs in the United States, in addition to the global pandemic and the knock-on economic pressures. 'The Scotch Whisky industry has remained resilient, with capital investment directed towards fulfilling our collective sustainability ambitions, creating world-class visitor attractions, and building more distilleries that will help boost jobs and growth. 'Ahead of the UK Spring Budget on 6 March and this year’s General Election, it is vital that the industry is supported by government so that businesses can continue to invest in the UK economy.' The report found that 75% of the total GVA of the Scotch Whisky industry is generated in Scotland, equal to £5.3bn annually – helped by legislation that requires all Scotch Whisky to be distilled and matured for at least three years in Scotland, and all Single Malt Scotch whisky to be bottled in Scotland. The report also found that the industry performs a crucial role in driving productivity across Scotland. The manufacturing of beverages in Scotland – dominated by Scotch – produces £273,000 GVA per employee.

Whisky galore: Scotch whisky industry brings £7.1bn into UK economy

Cask and Still | Whisky
The Scotch whisky industry brought £7.1bn into the UK economy in 2022. A new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) also reveals the industry...
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The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news

Cask and Still | Food and Drink
The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news. Once again it has been a huge year for...

Cask & Still: New issue out now with all the latest whisky news

Cask and Still | Food and Drink | Whisky News
The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news. Once again it has been a huge year for...
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King Charles birthday whisky released by Balmoral Castle at £3,200 per bottle

Cask and Still | Food and Drink | Whisky News
A special edition whisky in honour of King Charles’ 75th birthday has been released by Balmoral Castle and Estate. The rare whisky is 45-year-old single...
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