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Review: Rio, Edinburgh ‘The seven different styles of steaks are as good in quality as in quantity’

The best thing about Jamie’s Italian in Edinburgh was the space it occupied in the city centre’s historic Assembly Rooms. With its high ceilings, ornate...
The future of the Scottish terrier could be under threat as the breed has fallen out of favour with dog lovers. Credit: Callalloo Fred/ Adobe Stock

Scottish Terriers fall out of favour with dog lovers as puppy numbers plummet

A recognisable mascot for some of the UK’s most iconic brands, it was once the most popular dog breed in the country. But now the...
A once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity for whisky lovers has come up with Scottish bottler The Single Cask.

Whisky Galore! Dream job for dram lovers at The Single Cask

A once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity for whisky lovers has come up with Scottish bottler The Single Cask. The firm, home to a warehouse in Glenrothes with...
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Turner Prize winning Scottish artist Martin Boyce opens Fruitmarket celebrations

Turner Prize winning Scottish artist Martin Boyce is opening a new exhibition in Edinburgh, to celebrate the Fruitmarket’s 50th anniversary.  The Glasgow based artist’s sculptures...
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Ancient faces brought back to life at Perth Museum

Dramatic facial reconstructions of people who lived up to 4,000 years ago will go on display in Perth, thanks to advanced DNA techniques. Cutting-edge technology...
Adrian Taylor with the Cabrach Picnic and Games Rose Bowl. All pictures credit Peter Jolly.

Highland Games trophy missing for 90 years returns home

A Highland Games trophy missing for nearly 90 years has returned home after being found in England. The coveted Rose Bowl trophy was awarded to...

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Sharks and 30ft waves: The deadly risks facing three Scots on a 14,000km Pacific row

For most people, shark-infested waters, mammoth waves, and fish that can pierce a boat’s hull would be the stuff of nightmares.  But for Jamie, Ewan,...
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Plans unveiled for new distillery to resurrect Ferintosh whisky on Black Isle

Plans for a new distillery on the Black Isle which will resurrect long lost Scottish whisky Ferintosh have been unveiled.  Ferintosh was once the largest...
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Plans for a distillery on banks of Loch Lomond given the go-ahead

Plans for a new distillery on the banks of Loch Lomond have been given the go-ahead. Loch Lomond Group has been given permission by Argyll...
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Producer’s Corner: RyeLaw, InchDairnie Distillery

When Fife based distiller InchDairnie launched RyeLaw, the world's first malted rye whisky, a few eyebrows were raised.  Inspired by the quintessentially American Rye whisky,...
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Once Upon a Time in Scotland: Hollywood legend Harrison Ford becomes the new face of Glenmorangie whisky

Hollywood legend Harrison Ford has become the new face of Glenmorangie whisky as he dons on kilt in a series of short films released to...
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A dram with Gordon Motion, Highland Park: ‘Highland Park 56 started back in 1968, it’s our oldest and rarest whisky’

Since its beginnings as a 'side-hustle' of church beadle and whisky smuggler Magnus ‘Mansie’ Eunson, Highland Park has been an iconic part of the global...

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