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Watch the film festival fan club with famous Scots
This year the Edinburgh International Film Festival introduces EIFF Fan Club, conversations in which some of Scotland’s best-known cultural figures select their favourite film talent to chat to. On Sunday 22 August at 4pm the series starts with star percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie talking to Grammy award-winning composer David Arnold, best known for composing James…
Read MoreIconic Johnnie Walker items for sale at auction
A stunning collection of vintage Johnnie Walker memorabilia is currently up for sale. Being sold by Whisky.Auction, fans of the iconic Johnnie Walker blended whisky will be able to get their hands on a selection of Johnnie Walker memorabilia in this month’s miniatures and memorabilia auction, including branded gifts dating to 1905. Now live, the…
Read MoreDC Singh: The Edinburgh entrepreneur taking the fashion world by storm
If you’ve ever dreamed of launching your own luxury fashion company, then you’re certainly not the only one. But not everyone has a natural affinity for entrepreneurship, and for most of us, it remains little more than a passing fancy. Nevertheless, it seems that some people are just born with the drive, determination and eye…
Read MoreHighland Park’s latest release is straight from the cask
Orkney-based distillery Highland Park has launches the second in the series to its award-winning cask strength range. Highland Park Cask Strength Release No.2 will be available globally from this month. The ‘straight from the cask’ method, is whisky in its purest form, with no water added after maturation which delivers a robust and intense flavour…
Read MoreBoost for Scotch whisky exports with large rise
Overseas sales of whisky rose significantly in the first six months of this year. The Scotch Whisky Association has released export figures for the first half of 2021, which show signs of recovery following the impact of Covid-19 and US tariffs. Data for the first half of 2021 shows that the value of Scotch whisky…
Read More74th Edinburgh International Film Festival starts today
The 74th Edinburgh International Film Festival kicks off today with a fantastic programme of feature and short films celebrating the long-awaited return to cinema. This special programme of in-person and digital screenings includes 31 new features and 73 shorts – with 18 marking their world and three international premieres at the Festival – and with…
Read MoreREVIEW: The F-Bomb Theatre and New Celts Productions presents Afterparty
‘It’s not a crime to have fun.’ A tag-line that sets the precedent beautifully for this one-act show presented by women’s theatre company F-Bomb Theatre. Written by award-winning playwright Rachel O’Regan and directed by Hannah McEachern, the story follows the journey of five hormone-fuelled teenagers who are celebrating the end of their school days with…
Read MoreFirst annual batch release of Benromach 40-Years-Old
Benromach Distillery has unveiled the first annual batch release of its 40-Years-Old, with just over 1000 bottles available worldwide. Bottled at a cask strength of 57.1%, this rare single malt whisky is natural in colour and was laid down in 1981 before spending four decades maturing in the finest first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. The result…
Read MoreWheels in motion for Aberfoyle’s rise in gravel cycle tourism
A gravel cycling festival is returning next month on the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Dukes Weekender, the hugely popular, community run, family friendly cycling festival is based in the centre of Aberfoyle returns for its third outing on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September. The two-day event will include the…
Read MoreNational Whisky Festival of Scotland ready to return
The National Whisky Festival of Scotland has officially confirmed the return of its live exhibition events in 2021. Two editions of the popular Scottish cultural festival are scheduled to take place, in Aberdeen and Edinburgh later this year. Keen to follow successful inaugural events in both cities, as well as the sell out success of…
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