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Caspar Lench in '324a' Ballet Nights Glasgow. Photo by Rimbaud Patron.

Review: Ballet Nights, Glasgow

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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Detective John Rebus back on our screens as season two confirmed

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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Game of Thrones actor Rory McCann invests in a new Scotch whisky Slanj

Game of Thrones actor Rory McCann has invested in a new blended Scotch whisky brand, called Slanj. Brothers Brian and Craig Halley, alongside friend Stuart...
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Scottish author Val McDermid awarded an honorary degree from University of Edinburgh

Scottish author Val McDermid has been awarded an honorary degree from University of Edinburgh. Originally from Kirkcaldy, Val is one of the UK’s most accomplished...
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Mountain rescue volunteer wins £10,000 for landslide picture at Rest and Be Thankful

A mountain rescue volunteer has won a £10,000 prize for his incredible image of a landslide at the Rest and Be Thankful. Mick McGraw won...
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The Good Books, David Goodman: ‘It’s a shameful thing to admit for an English Literature graduate, but I couldn’t get through Ulysses’

David Goodman on not being able to get through Ulysses, how Iain Banks inspired him, and the books of his childhood.    The first book...

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A Week in Whisky: Home delivery continues

Peter Ranscombe rounds-up what's been going down in the whisky scene in Scotland and beyond. Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh may be having to shut its...

Caithness distillery picks its name

SCOTLAND'S most northerly mainland whisky distillery has revealed its name - "8 Doors Distillery". Kerry and Derek Campbell, who were granted planning permission last year,...

‘Whisky Galore!’ bottle bought by maritime museum

A BOTTLE of Scotch salvaged from the ship that inspired Whisky Galore! has been bought by the Scottish Maritime Museum. The unlabeled bottle of blended...

A Week in Whisky: Thinking outside the box

EVENTS operator The Whisky Lounge has unveiled its first online festival. Its "Whisky Festival in a Box" will be broadcast live from the Spirit of...

Glencairn marks 20th birthday with coloured glasses

GLENCAIRN Crystal Studio is marking the 20th anniversary of its eponymous glass by launching a range of colours. The family-owned company released a limited edition...
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A Week in Whisky: ‘Pat’s’ collection goes under the hammer

THE largest whisky collection ever to come up for auction starts going under the hammer today. More than 9,000 bottles have been assembled by "Pat",...

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