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Mark Wahlberg surprises ocean-rowing Maclean brothers with mid-Pacific call

Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg surprised three Scottish brothers rowing across the Pacific Ocean with a second call in a matter of weeks - and says...
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Martyna and Magda Michalak: The Edinburgh twins taking the art world by storm

Lisa Simonis sits down with the Polish sisters Martyna and Magda Michalak - the Edinburgh twins taking the art world by storm.   While most sibling...
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Ballet Nights Glasgow: Smash hit live show makes long-awaited Scottish debut

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.  ...
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The Good Books, Richard Strachan: ‘Terry Pratchett is one of the funniest writers in the English language’

Richard Strachan on Terry Pratchett, how Ted Hughes inspired him and the book he's reading now.    The first book I remember reading: This feels...
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Entire Scottish island Shuna with ruined castle goes on sale for £5.5million

After 80 years in the ownership of the Gully family, Shuna, in the Slate Islands, is up for sale and it could be yours for...
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The slow staycation: How to take a tranquil city break in London

London, a famously frenetic city, might seem like an odd choice for a relaxing break, but it all depends on how you do it. Eilidh...

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Age means nothing: James Robertson on new age whiskies

For decades we have been told that age means everything with whisky and in some circumstances it certainly does. If the new spirit runs off...

Louise Aitken-Walker launches whisky 33 Years on from her FIA Ladies World Rally Championship Triumph

In the exhilarating world of rally motorsport, few names shine as brightly as Louise Aitken-Walker MBE. Her unwavering determination, tenacity, exceptional natural driving skill and...

Bessie Williamson: The woman behind Laphroaig distillery

Beth Squires from whisky brokers and consultants, Mark Littler, takes us through the history of Bessie Williamson, the woman behind Laphroaig distillery. Laphroaig distillery on the...

The Rollercoaster: Ardbeg releases whisky from irreplaceable stock

Uniting irreplaceable stock from the distillery’s most turbulent time, Ardbeg has released a set of two whiskies called The Rollercoaster. Contained within 143 sets, these...

Rare 50-year-old bottle of whisky from Tomintoul distillery released

A rare 50-year-old bottle of whisky from Tomintoul distillery is being released - and will cost whisky lovers £10,000. Following the esteemed 1973 bottling launched...

Rare Scotch whisky becomes world’s most expensive bottle at £2.1 million

A rare Scotch whisky has become the world's most expensive bottle after it sold for £2.1 million. The Macallan 1926 single malt is one of...

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