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Experimental archaeologist Isobelle Hanby with the piece of woven fabric which lay buried in the bottom of Loch Tay in Perthshire for nearly 2500 years. Credit Martin Shields

Surviving piece of Iron Age fabric buried in Loch Tay for 2,500 years goes on display

This surviving piece of Iron Age fabric, which lay buried in the bottom of Loch Tay in Perthshire for nearly 2,500 years, is going on...
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Evidence of earliest human populations to have lived in Scotland discovered on Isle of Skye

Evidence of one of the earliest human populations known to have lived in Scotland has been discovered on the Isle of Skye. Stone tools found...
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Ewan McVicar’s Pavilion Festival back in Ayr for a third year

Scottish DJ Ewan McVicar is bringing his Pavilion Festival back to Ayr this weekend, with sets from the likes of James and Annie Mac. Spanning...
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In a Nutshell, ‘I’d love to cook for Mark Wahlberg I hear he enjoys his food’

Andrew Spence has been influenced by some exceptional chefs in his career from stages at Michelin Star restaurants to influences from travelling. Andrew is always...
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From Scrums to squats: How Peter Eccles Found New Purpose on the Farm

Peter Eccles saw himself as a dedicated and conscientious farm manager and hardworking rugby teammate. But when both came to an end, he found himself...
Engine in The Lost Close

Victorian Crossley engine discovered in attic of former courthouse and jail in Edinburgh

A rare Victorian Crossley engine has been discovered in the attic of a former courthouse and jail in Edinburgh. The engine is one of only...

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Blair Bowman has had enough of whisky snobs

Don’t listen to the whisky snobs – just go and enjoy a dram

Some people are just way too obsessed about ‘natural’ whisky. Don’t get me wrong its great to taste whisky in its natural form but some...
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New Make from the Clydeside Distillery is a sweet treat

With all the new distilleries opening and starting to produce what they all hope will be Single Malt Scotch Whisky in a few years time...
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Jura gets ready to launch five new whiskies from April onwards

Jura is a long way from ordinary, both in terms of its location and its famous whisky. Hours away from the Scottish mainland, miles away...
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Make it a personalised gift from the Clydeside Distillery

A new Glasgow whisky distillery has introduced a new feature for visitors to its Clydeside location. The Clydeside Distillery has introduced a ‘label your own’...
The BenRiach Batch 2

BenRiach releases single malt in its most non-diluted form

A Scotch whisky in its purest form has been released. Whisky explorers searching for a glimpse into the spirit of BenRiach distillery have the chance...
The Easter Egg vodka

Something sweetly different to try for your palate this Easter

Four Scottish bars are offering an egg-ceptional tipple in the run-up to Easter. Now's the time to hop to Revolution bars in Scotland to celebrate...

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