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Experimental archaeologist Isobelle Hanby with the piece of woven fabric which lay buried in the bottom of Loch Tay in Perthshire for nearly 2500 years. Credit Martin Shields

Surviving piece of Iron Age fabric buried in Loch Tay for 2,500 years goes on display

This surviving piece of Iron Age fabric, which lay buried in the bottom of Loch Tay in Perthshire for nearly 2,500 years, is going on...
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Evidence of earliest human populations to have lived in Scotland discovered on Isle of Skye

Evidence of one of the earliest human populations known to have lived in Scotland has been discovered on the Isle of Skye. Stone tools found...
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Ewan McVicar’s Pavilion Festival back in Ayr for a third year

Scottish DJ Ewan McVicar is bringing his Pavilion Festival back to Ayr this weekend, with sets from the likes of James and Annie Mac. Spanning...
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In a Nutshell, ‘I’d love to cook for Mark Wahlberg I hear he enjoys his food’

Andrew Spence has been influenced by some exceptional chefs in his career from stages at Michelin Star restaurants to influences from travelling. Andrew is always...
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From Scrums to squats: How Peter Eccles Found New Purpose on the Farm

Peter Eccles saw himself as a dedicated and conscientious farm manager and hardworking rugby teammate. But when both came to an end, he found himself...
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Victorian Crossley engine discovered in attic of former courthouse and jail in Edinburgh

A rare Victorian Crossley engine has been discovered in the attic of a former courthouse and jail in Edinburgh. The engine is one of only...

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Review: House of Hazelwood releases

Drinks blogger James Robertson reviews the first releases from new whisky firm House of Hazelwood. RECENTLY, a new business arm of the renowned distilling family...
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World’s smallest whisky bar opens for Fringe

THE world's smallest whisky bar has opened in the Scottish capital ahead of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A former police telephone box on the corner...
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The Islay Boys toast island’s 12th distillery

ARGYLL & Bute Council has granted The Islay Boys planning permission to build the island's 12 distillery. Mackay Smith and Donald MacKenzie both hail from...
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Gin, rum, and whisky brands unveil new looks

THREE of Scotland's gin, rum, and whisky labels have revealed fresh designs for their bottles. Isle of Raasay Distillery took inspiration from its island's geology...
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Whisky Round-up: National Festival, Inverness, and more

Peter Ranscombe takes another light-hearted look at what's happening in the world of whisky. THE National Whisky Festival returns to Summerhall in Edinburgh in December,...

Meet the Ardbeg whisky cask that sold for £16m

ARDBEG is donating £1 million to charities on Islay after selling one of its casks for a record £16 million. The sale price, which eclipses...

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