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Andrew Fairlie Scholarship finalists named

THE finalists for this year's Andrew Fairlie Scholarship have been revealed. The six finalists will compete in tests of their skills at the University of...
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Edinburgh Castle unveils ‘Castle of Light’ trail

PUPILS from Royal Mile primary school have been given a preview of this winter's light show at Edinburgh Castle. Tickets for the "Castle of Light"...

REVIEW: “Dreamgirls”

Kenny Smith reviews Dreamgirls at the King's Theatre in Glasgow. IT WOULD be fair to say that, prior to watching Dreamgirls, I was going into...
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Hollywood producer inspires Highlands and islands

HOLLYWOOD producer Jason Lust will help students in the Highlands and islands access the film industry under a new scheme launched today. The "FutureCreative" programme...

James IV – Queen of the Fight opens in Glasgow

THE latest instalment in writer Rona Munro's James plays, James IV – Queen of the Fight, opens at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow tonight. The...

Finzean will host ‘Celebration of Game’ dinner

FINZEAN farm shop in Aberdeenshire will host a "Celebration of Game" dinner on 11 November as part of Great British Game Week. Sanjay Bhattacharya, head...

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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...
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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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