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The Good Books, Andrew Meehan: ‘I don’t think I go a day without thinking about Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout’

Andrew Meehan on the influence of Elizabeth Strout, the book he's most looking forward to this year, and how love in later life is complicated....
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Life With Jonny & the Baptists: ‘Scotland is just a very wonderful place all round’

Musical comedy duo, Jonny & the Baptists (Jonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers) on their love of Scotland, their new show The Happiness Index and their...
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Heroic war sailors lauded as Scotland welcomes Norwegian merchant ship

By Jorn Madslien   The only Norwegian merchant ship to have survived both world wars has returned to Scotland for the first time since the...
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In a Nutshell, Craig Nelson from Ox and Finch: ‘I love to listen to classical music in the car, but I don’t enjoy music in the kitchen’

Originally from East Kilbride, Craig Nelson began his culinary journey at Lanarkshire Catering School. In October 2020, he moved to London and worked at the...
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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...
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Scotland Through A Lens: A love of the Scottish Borders with Rod Hanchard-Goodwin

The Scottish Borders are often overlooked by visitors, but for Rod Hanchard-Goodwin the diversity of historic buildings and landscapes make it picture perfect.    I...

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Whisky news round-up: Deacon Blue, festivals, and more

Peter Ranscombe sticks his tongue in his cheek to round-up the latest news from the world of whisky. THE National Whisky Festival of Scotland returns...
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Tobermory Gin Isle of Mull themed Christmas centrepiece

Tobermory Distillery, has created the perfect addition to your Christmas table – the world’s first forageable centrepiece, inspired by the Isle of Mull.  Gin lovers...

Scottish Whisky Awards winners are unveiled

THE winners of this year's Scottish Whisky Awards have been revealed. Raasay carried off the top prize after being named as Scottish whisky distillery of...
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Whisky news round-up: Caskshare, Stannergill, and more

Peter Ranscombe serves up another irreverent dram of whisky news. FORGET the cost-of-living crisis - there's still life in the whisky market. Caskshare received so...

Borders Malt & Rye

Borders Malt & Rye undergoes the taste test from drinks blogger James Robertson. I AM a proud Scotsman and equally proud of our national drink...
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Finn Thomson unveils his first whiskies

Richard Bath meets Finn Thomson, who is continuing his family's whisky connection by setting up his own independent bottling company. I FIRST heard about Finn...

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