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‘Dracula’ inn to be honoured with special plaque

The Scottish hotel that accommodated renowned author Bram Stoker while he created Dracula will be recognised under Historic Environment Scotland’s 2018 Commemorative Plaque Scheme. The...
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Small plate dining is the future at Merienda

There is certainly no shortage of restaurants and cafes to enjoy in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge. This historic area is always a hive of activity, teeming with...

Second city Greek-Cypriot restaurant is set to open

Popular Glasgow Greek-Cypriot restaurant Halloumi is opening a second location in the southside of the city. Inhabiting a former bank, the new Pollokshaws road location...

Stores set to hold their second festival of gin

A supermarket is launching a second Scottish Gin Festival, just in time for the festive season. Following a hugely popular initial spring promotion, which sold...

Scots eaterie named as one of the top five in the world

A Scottish eaterie has been named by the US-based Wall Street Journal as one of five restaurants in the world worth travelling for. The Three...
Some of the beautiful creations from Lolli-popup co-organiser Myer Halliday

Unique creations come to heart of the capital

An artistanal event bringing real products made by real people to Edinburgh is taking place next month. Lolli-popup is a unique pre-Christmas shopping event, launching...

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A dram with Stewart Walker, Fettercairn Distillery: ‘All whiskies have a home, there’s a whisky for everyone’

Steeped in a rich history and aged finely like the golden spirit it distils, Fettercairn Distillery has seen a lot of change through the years....
Michael Henry, Master Blender at Loch Lomond Group

Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender awarded prestigious Keeper of the Quaich

Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender, Michael Henry, has been awarded a prestigious Keeper of the Quaich. Michael has led the whisky blending team at the...
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Rosebank Distillery introduces rare cask from 1990 for global travellers

Rosebank Distillery has introduced an extremely rare single cask from 1990 for global travellers.  Rich and fruity, the 33-year-old is the perfect expression of the...
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Scottish star Ewan McGregor gifted cask of Lagg Single Malt

Lagg Distillery on The Isle of Arran have gifted renowned Scottish actor Ewan McGregor his very own cask of Lagg Single Malt. The team at...
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Review: Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh

The Scotch Whisky Experience sits in a prominent spot on the Royal Mile, a landmark in itself inviting tourists to discover the world of whisky...
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Former walled garden with links to Robert Burns and Winston Churchill to be brought back to life as distillery

A former walled garden within an historic estate with links to Robert Burns and Winston Churchill could soon be brought back to life as a...

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