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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...
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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...
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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.  ...
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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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Entire Scottish island Shuna with ruined castle goes on sale for £5.5million

After 80 years in the ownership of the Gully family, Shuna, in the Slate Islands, is up for sale and it could be yours for...
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The slow staycation: How to take a tranquil city break in London

London, a famously frenetic city, might seem like an odd choice for a relaxing break, but it all depends on how you do it. Eilidh...

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The lockdown whisky festival

Tomatin will host its second virtual whisky festival on 9 May to raise much-needed funds for its charity partner, Maggie’s Highlands. The event, which will...

A dram fine puzzle

With interest in puzzles and games at an all-time high, Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky have released a whisky-themed custom jigsaw puzzle that can...
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Virtual tasting

Whisky expert Dr Christopher White is to host an online fundraiser to help Leith Spirits continue the essential production of its Covid-19 hand sanitiser. White...
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Loch Lomond and the Water of Life

In a welcome reminder that there will be economic life after the lockdown, Glen Luss Distillery has announced an initial round of crowdfunding for the...

Blue bottle to raise £10,000 for NHS

Craft distillers Eden Mill have launched a limited-edition blue ceramic bottle of their award-winning Original Gin to show their support and raise valuable funds for...

The Self Isolation Whisky Festival

In yet another example of how necessity is the mother of invention, Ewan McIlwraith and Sandy Fraser, the organisers of the Highland Perthshire Whisky Festival,...

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