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Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace reach Edinburgh
After a severe pandemic-induced drought, getting your cultural fix feels all the more special these days. Flinging its doors open to the public once more...
James McAvoy’s triumphant Scots stage return
Any expectations I may have had about what to expect from James McAvoy's return to the Glasgow stage in Cyrano de Bergerac were thrown out...
Hippfest film event returns to great acclaim
The Hippodrome Silent Film Festival is celebrating the success of its 12th edition with the return of live and in-person events. These were held at...
Another joyous trip to Scotland Street
Granny 'Bana' Morton always spoke of The Great McCall Smith. And here he is, 15 books into the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street,...
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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...
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...
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...
Sharks and 30ft waves: The deadly risks facing three Scots on a 14,000km Pacific row
For most people, shark-infested waters, mammoth waves, and fish that can pierce a boat’s hull would be the stuff of nightmares. But for Jamie, Ewan,...
