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Mark Wahlberg surprises ocean-rowing Maclean brothers with mid-Pacific call
Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg surprised three Scottish brothers rowing across the Pacific Ocean with a second call in a matter of weeks - and says...

Martyna and Magda Michalak: The Edinburgh twins taking the art world by storm
Lisa Simonis sits down with the Polish sisters Martyna and Magda Michalak - the Edinburgh twins taking the art world by storm. While most sibling...

Ballet Nights Glasgow: Smash hit live show makes long-awaited Scottish debut
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. ...

The Good Books, Richard Strachan: ‘Terry Pratchett is one of the funniest writers in the English language’
Richard Strachan on Terry Pratchett, how Ted Hughes inspired him and the book he's reading now. The first book I remember reading: This feels...
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Aberfeldy distillery names new manager
A JOURNEY that began with a summer job in a whisky shop in Inverness has led John MacKenzie to become the manager of Aberfeldy distillery...

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...