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In a Nutshell: Chef Francesco Ascrizzi, Sotto, Edinburgh
Born in Catanzaro, Calabria, Francesco Ascrizzi moved to Edinburgh in 2013 and has worked at some of Edinburgh’s best restaurants. He joined Sotto as head chef...

Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route
Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route. The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...

Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases two new Taiwanese whiskies
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two new Taiwanese whiskies. The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese...

A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’
From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...

The Glen Grant releases its rarest ever whisky – a 65 Year Old with a £39,000 price tag
When James ‘The Major’ Grant inherited Speyside distillery the Glen Grant in 1872, he brought his affinity of plants, flowers and the natural world with...

In a Nutshell: Chef Lewis Vimpany, Lyla
Just weeks after being awarded their first Michelin star, we caught up with Lyla's head chef Lewis Vimpany to find out what he likes to...

Formula One Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc becomes new face of Scotch whisky Chivas Regal
F1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has become the new face of Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal. The partnership comes following news of the spirit company...

Recipe: Puffy Pancakes for Pancake Day
Twelve Triangles bakery shares their recipe for the perfect 'puffy' pancakes. Pioneering Edinburgh bakers Emily Cuddeford and Rachel Morgan met while working at Edinburgh bakery...

COCO and Talisker team up for an Easter Egg
Talisker whisky has partnered with Edinburgh-based chocolatier COCO to create its first ever Easter egg. The dark chocolate sea salted shell encases a selection of...

NHS staff being given free fruit and veg
Lidl will be donating thousands of its fresh fruit and vegetable bags to NHS staff across the country in an effort to help provide frontline...

Don’t be tempted if you’re offered illegal venison
Scots are being warned to cautious if they are offered venison away from shops. The caution comes following a reported increase in ‘doorstep sales’ and...

‘Babs recognised for delicious plant-based fare
A Glasgow restaurant has placed in the top 10 list of vegan kebabs in the UK. The charity PETA has finalised its list of the...