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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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Millennials eye whisky investments

MILLENNIALS are more likely to invest in whisky than gold, art, cryptocurrency or even stocks and shares, according to a survey by investment firm Braeburn...

Aberfeldy picks Pauillac for Bordeaux cask finish

WINE casks from Pauillac in Bordeaux have been used to flavour John Dewar & Sons' latest limited edition whisky. The Aberfeldy 18-Year-Old French Red Wine...
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First whisky from organic distillery

ORGANIC distillery Nc’nean launches its maiden whisky this morning, becoming the first British spirit to be sold in recycled clear glass bottles. The distillery, which...
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A Week in Whisky: Is this the ultimate prize for a Scotch fan?

MEMBERS of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) have the chance to win an entire cask of whisky from Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh. It's the...

Benriach relaunch: Rachel Barrie makes her mark

Peter Ranscombe tastes his way through Benriach distillery's new range, which was launched online today. I’LL always have a soft spot for Benriach. It was...

Johnnie Walker centre back on track

WHISKY maker Diageo now expects to open the doors to its Johnnie Walker visitors' centre on Edinburgh's Princes Street next summer. The company - Scotland's...

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