LATEST POSTS

4787551520f0f0e6c7da643dac924887

Fringe Review: Legend of the White Snake

A phenomenal production of Legend of the White Snake, says Megan Amato.  ★★★★★ Legend of the White Snake, based on an ancient Chinese legend about...
Gary McNair. Credit Sally Jubb

Fringe Review: Dear Billy

A poignant, colourful and hilarious performance about Scotland's national treasure, says Ellie Forbes. ★★★★★ My cousin, a long time Billy Connolly fan, recently bought a...
DSC_3064 2

Review: Taiwan Season, Palingenesis

The power and control in each of the dancers movements is something truly to be commended, says Megan Amato. ★★★★★ They came out as one,...
PHOTO CREDIT:  JUAN CARLOS QUIMPER

Fringe Review: no no no please no god no, nevermind i’m fine

Sarina is a dynamic storyteller with impeccable timing, says Megan Amato.  ★★★★ A small room, a dark space. One woman dramatizing her 'life-changing' experience of...
Ustatshakirt_seated_5ppl2

International Festival Review: Ustatshakirt Ensemble

Megan Amato's first experience with Kyrgyz music doesn't disappoint. ★★★★★ My first experience with Kyrgyz music did not disappoint. Ustatshakirt Ensemble, a group of musicians...
jazz-emu-soho-fine-9

Fringe Review: Jazz Emu, Knight Fever

Alister Tenneb says Archie Henderson's production is the most creatively original he's seen this year.  ★★★★ I'm usually not a big musical comedy fan but...

WHISKY

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL DRINK

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,...
Large-Stewart Barley pic

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...
Rosebank_33 Year Old_1990 Single Cask_Travel Retail_Lifestyle_Outside 2_2024

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...
image001

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...

Author