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Sotheby’s head to Edinburgh for valuations on March 4

From jewellery, watches, wine and spirits, Sotheby’s finds and sells the world’s finest luxury objects to a global audience of collectors. Their specialists provide confidential...

Rare Georgian doll’s house goes under the hammer

A rare surviving mid-18th century doll’s house is to go under the hammer live and online from Lyon & Turnbull’s Edinburgh showroom this Thursday, February...
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Sam Heughan reveals winner of Write Start award

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland students will see their creative ideas brought to life thanks to financial support and mentoring from a Scots-born global star. Sam...

The deserted streets of pandemic Edinburgh

The hour of exercise granted to us at the height of the pandemic was food for the soul. It inspired many things – not least...
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Van Gogh Alive to transform Festival Square

Van Gogh Alive, a multi-sensory celebration of one of the world’s most enduring artists, is coming to the capital next month. It opens in Edinburgh’s...

Restaurant Andrew Fairlie recognised with award

Dale Dewsbury, general manager at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, has been honoured with a special award for best service in Great Britain & Ireland in the...

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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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Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

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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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