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The Good Books, Catherine Hokin: ‘I come from a working class background which prized education, our house was full of books’

Catherine Hokin on the books of her childhood, her best books of the year so far, and reading in rainy Glasgow.   The first book...
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New ‘Inspector Rebus’ play comes to Scotland

Sir Ian Rankin’s ‘Rebus’ detective novels have been translated into 36 languages and adapted for radio, the stage and the screen. Now, following the success...
Cathy Marsden, Head of Rare Books at Lyon & Turnbull, with the rare first edition of Robert Burns' Poems. Credit: Stewart Attwood

Rare first edition Robert Burns’ poetry from 1786 could fetch £60,000 at auction

An exceptionally rare first edition of Robert Burns’ poetry, published in 1786 by a Kilmarnock printer who was the first to take a risk on...
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Rule Britannia: On board Britannia with former Royal Yachtsmen for annual Yotties’ Week

Morag Bootland joins former Royal Yachtsmen on Britannia for Yotties’ Week, an annual celebration of life on board the floating palace.   We all know...
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Producer’s Corner: Anja Baak, Great Glen Charcuterie

It was a serendipitous encounter with a Dutchman who had bought a Scottish estate that led Anja Baak and her husband Jan Jacob to the...
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The Good Books, Damian Barr: ‘James Baldwin’s voice is as urgent now as it ever was’

Damian Barr on reading for the Big Scottish Book Club, his love of Jackie Kay's latest poetry and being inspired by James Baldwin.    The...

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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...
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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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