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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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SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL DRINK

The Talisker Distillery

Distillery doors open and a chance to see the world’s biggest whisky archive

A leading whisky manufacturer is to give visitors to its Scottish bases the chance to visit for free. To mark International Scotch Whisky Day on...
CEO of Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Moji Shand (second from right) with Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel at last year’s awards, with Moji's friend  Zamani Tauvaa

Hollywood stars will be toasting Scotch whisky firm at awards

It's three cheers for Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky as they launch their 80th anniversary at Critics’ Choice Awards in Hollywood. Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky will...
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Raising a glass with a Scotch whisky – at the South Pole

Whisky lovers around the world no doubt brought in the New Year with a tipple of Scotland's national drink. But you can be sure no...
 Tim Morrison, chairman of The Clydeside Distillery, fills the first whisky cask with new-make spirit

Christmas comes early at Glasgow’s newest distillery

Christmas arrived early at The Clydeside Distillery this week as the first casks were filled with new-made spirit ready to be matured. The distillery chairman,...
The Macallan Sherry Oak 40 Years Old - 2017

New Macallan awakens from its 40 year slumber

The Macallan Sherry Oak 40 Years Old - 2017 release is a new limited edition single malt which marks the pinnacle of the Sherry Oak...
The Regent's Banquet gift set, featuring Royal Salute whisky

Beautiful limited edition Royal Salute whisky pack for the festive season

An exquisite limited edition whisky gift pack is now available to mark the festive season. Royal Salute from Chivas Brothers has unveiled the latest in...

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