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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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Whisky news round up: New expressions

Fettercairn has unveiled the fourth annual release of their limited-edition 16 Year Old expression.  The dram offers a finely balanced spirit that accentuates the distillery’s...

First single malt Scotch whisky from isle of Harris to be released

The first single malt Scotch whisky from the Hebridean isle of Harris will be released this month. Isle of Harris Distillers is offering people the...
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Whisky expert to auction off collection of rare spirits for new family charity

Whisky expert Charles Maclean is set to auction off a collection of rare spirits for his new family charity.  The author has rallied the Scotch...
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The Glen Grant launches oldest ever release set to sell for £110,000

The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced its oldest ever release - with the first decanter set to sell for £110,000 at auction....

Val McDermid confessed she wishes popular character drank whisky instead of gin 

Scottish crime writer Val McDermid has confessed she wishes she’d made her popular character Karen Pirie drink whisky instead of gin.  The whisky-loving writer behind...

Scotland’s thriving rum scene

Peter Holland, co-host of The Scottish Rum Festival masterclasses, tells us about Scotland’s thriving rum scene ahead of this year's festival.    Ever since Dark...

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