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Female artists’ work to be put in the spotlight

A new exhibition showcasing the work of female artists is coming to the Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie. The exhibition of The Glasgow Society of...

A mystery with a hint of some Gothic romance

Author Gillian Galbraith is one of the gems of Tartan Noir. As a writer, her Alice Rice mystery series has been crtically acclaimed, and, during...

A host of popular events ready to return in 2022

Paisley Food and Drink Festival is set to take place across 2022 - just one of several events in Renfrewshire. Organised by Renfrewshire Council, the...

The story of the man who hunted Nessie

The Man Who Filmed Nessie is as much the story of the Dinsdale family as it is a history of the legend of a monster...
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde hit the stage – and screen

A thrilling new hybrid version of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is to stream live from Edinburgh's Leith Theatre this Sunday,...

A cookbook with Scottish-Italian heart

Carini Contini was born in Edinburgh. Her parents were Scottish and Italian. With her husband Victor, she currently runs two successful restaurants in the capital...

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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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