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Ness of Brodgar, an artist’s legacy: Jeanne Bouza Rose creates stunning visual record of Orkney’s neolithic site
Twenty years ago one of Europe’s greatest prehistoric sites was uncovered in Orkney. Since then, every summer, archaeologists have dug at the Ness of Brodgar,...
Succession star Brian Cox announced as Patron of Paisley Opera
By Izzy Alexander Succession star Brian Cox has been announced as the new Patron of Paisley Opera. Paisley Opera, whose motto is 'passion not posh',...
Story of Vietnam War children part of operation babylift premieres at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Fifty years ago during the Vietnam War, thousands of babies and young children were flown out of Vietnam to new homes across the western world,...
Search on for Scotland’s biggest craft beer fan for honorary chief taster role at microbrewery
Are you Scotland's biggest craft beer fan? One of Scotland’s leading craft microbreweries has launched a nationwide search to appoint an honorary chief taster to...
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Glencairn toasts iconic glass’s 20th birthday
A WHISKY glass that's become a firm favourite with Scotch fans will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year with the official opening of its expanded...
Let’s talk about… storing whisky
The experts from the Edinburgh Whisky Academy share their top tips for looking after your Scotch. A CANDIDATE contacted us recently to ask whether a...
Craft distilleries call for clarity on covid support
EIGHT of Scotland's craft distillers have written to the Scottish Government seeking clarity on whether they qualify for support during the coronavirus pandemic. The group...
Scotch on canvas: the art of whisky
John Robertson, founder of consultancy firm Messrs Whisky & Co, finds out why Argentine artist Gisela Garcia Gleria was inspired to put whisky on canvas...
