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NTS shines light on Christmas traditions

THE National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has been shedding some light on Scotland's Christmas traditions in the run-up to the big day. The conservation charity...

Engine Yard supports Edinburgh food bank

HOUSEBUILDER Places for People held an event next to its Engine Yard development in Edinburgh to raise money for one of the city's food banks....

Dynamic Earth: Have yourself a ‘marine’ little Christmas

EDINBURGH'S Dynamic Earth has unveiled details of its programme for Christmas and Hogmanay - and it has a distinct nautical theme. The centre is running...
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Restaurant review: Antonietta

Richard Bath reviews Antonietta restaurant in Edinburgh. WHAT IS IT? Antonietta is a new Italian restaurant from the company that owns the venerable Vittoria's on...
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Scotland’s chefs get ready for Christmas

SCOTTISH chefs have been preparing for Christmas in a wide variety of ways. Gary Maclean, Scotland's first national chef, has been supporting charity Mary’s Meals'...
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Schools news round-up: Trees, music, and more

Peter Ranscombe calls the register as he rounds-up news from Scotland's schools. Quiet at the back. BELHAVEN Hill School in East Lothian has planted 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....
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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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