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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...

Stirling Gin will forge ahead in its new premises
Stirling's first gin distillery has been given the go-ahead. Stirling Gin's plans to make a six figure investment in creating the distillery and visitor centre...

Award-winning Scots chef looks to pass on his knowledge
An award-winning Scottish chef is hoping to help secure a future in the culinary industry for a youngster. Calum Richardson is mentoring Stonehaven's Mackie Academy...

Scotland’s other national drink at the centre of a real Bru ha ha
A row has broken out over plans to change the secret recipe behind Scotland's other national drink. Manufacturers AG Barr announced that from January this...

Celebrate Australia Day with a taste of Oz
An East Lothian restaurant is getting ready to celebrate Australia Day. The Mercat Grill on 10 Whitecraig Road is holding its Aussie wine tasting event...