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A young Sylvester McCoy in Dunoon

Doctor Who star steps back in time to Dunoon childhood

He's a Scot who's known all over the planet Earth, having saving the world more times than he cares to remember. Sylvester McCoy played the...

An alternative take on Mary Queen of Scots

Book review: Mary Queen of Scots - A Study in Failure By Jenny Wormald What’s the story? Mary Queen of Scots is a highly detailed and...

When business boomed for the Archangels

Book review: The Archangels Share By Kenny Kemp, Graham Lironi and Peter Shakeshaft What’s the story? The book tells the tale of Archangels, a business...
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A sensational year of music planned with the SCO

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra has announced its 2018/19 season, which feature a host of exceptional international soloists and conductors. There will a a variety of...

A lack of quality homes causes housing misery

A lack of homes on the property market is causing a headache for Scottish house hunters, according a leading property agent. Figures show that there...

For Your Ears Only at a night of popular music

A concert featuring disco classics, jazz music and James Bond themes is being held next week. Scottish Borders Council’s Instrumental Music Service is holding a...

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George McNeil is the new CEO of Aceo Ltd, a long-established independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist.

Whisky firm Aceo appoints its first chief executive

A leading independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist has appointed its first chief executive officer. Aceo Limited, an Edinburgh-based firm established 25 years ago,...
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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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