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Warning to those collecting their own seafood

A Scottish council has warned people collecting their own seafood to beware of high levels of shellfish toxin. Monitoring work undertaken on behalf of Food...
A delicious crab dish at Edinburgh Food Studio

Food research hub set to open its own restaurant

A globally renowned Scottish food research hub is set to open its doors next as it launches a restaurant. The Edinburgh Food Studio, at 158...

Reinventing the square sausage wheel

Scotland loves sausage for breakfast, and a supermarket's new Aberdeen Angus steak lorne is sure to be an instant hit. Wherever you live and whatever...

Book review – The Quiet Side of Passion

The Quiet Side of Passion is the 12th volume of the Isabel Dalhousie series. In this tale, Isabel meets Patricia, the single mother of her...
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Victoria Crowe’s new exhibition to open as royal portrait is unveiled

A new portrait of Prince Charles was unveiled in Scotland earlier this week. The portraint of the Prince, the Duke of Rothesay, is the work...
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Scotland has a stupendous selection of spirits

Scotland's fine spirits were the toast of the world at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Entries are received from nearly 90 countries worldwide and...

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Speyside Tour with SMWS 2 & 3rd Nov 2017.
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Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

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A Dram With Euan Campbell, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: ‘We’re pushing boundaries but respecting the heritage of this centuries old drink.’

Whisky drinkers all over the world have likely heard of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Since the whisky club was first formed in 1983, it...

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