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The man who destroyed Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat

Two of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks are destroyed during the Festival in a new action adventure story from a Scots comedy writer. Earlier this week,...

Ashok curries favour as chef of the year

An Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant chef is celebrating after winning Chef of the Year at the Scottish Curry Awards 2018. Ashok Ram, head chef from...
The Spanish Butcher presents the Galician Fillet Burger

Limited editions for National Burger Day in Glasgow

Three of Glasgow's top restaurants have come together to bring high-rollers the ultimate feast for National Burger Day tomorrow. The Butchershop, The Spanish Butcher and...
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The search is on for book learning professionals

The search is on for Scotland’s top teacher or librarian. Nominations have now opened for the Scottish Book Trust’s Learning Professional Award 2019. Now in...

Audiobook review – Death on the Mile

What's the story? Lady Christina de Souza is a cat burglar with a difference. She has a flying London bus. Her latest objective is the...
Broadcaster and writer Sally Magnusson

First Minister is booked to appear at festival

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is being welcomed as a special guest at the 20th Wigtown Book Festival to talk about the literature that has...

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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...
Billy Somerville, Senior Restaurant Manager at Amber Restaurant

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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