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Review: Diary of a Magician

A mesmerizing family-friendly magic show full of whimsy and wonder, says Megan Amato. ★★★★ A back top hat sits upside down on a small table....
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Fringe Review: Impasse

A well-executed narrative, precise movements and tight footwork make up this provocative rendering from Mufutau Yusuf and Lucas Katangila, says Megan Amato. ★★★★ A pile...
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Rum named as Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary

The Isle of Rum has been designated as Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary - just the second place in Europe to hold the accreditation....
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Rare clock by Archibald Knox sells for more than seven times its estimate at auction

A rare clock by one of the UK's most respected designers has sold for £36,000 at auction – more than seven times its estimate. The Cymric...
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Hostel with 18th-century water wheel on Tiree goes on sale for £550k

Tiree is one of the most beautiful islands in Scotland, famed for its white sands, crystal-clear seas and balmy weather. But visitors travelling its unhurried...
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Highland marina surrounded by picturesque views hits the market and comes with its own boats

A popular Highland marina surrounded by picturesque views has been put up for sale - and comes with two boats and a yacht.  Arisaig Marina...

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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,...
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Plans unveiled for new distillery to resurrect Ferintosh whisky on Black Isle

Plans for a new distillery on the Black Isle which will resurrect long lost Scottish whisky Ferintosh have been unveiled.  Ferintosh was once the largest...
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Plans for a distillery on banks of Loch Lomond given the go-ahead

Plans for a new distillery on the banks of Loch Lomond have been given the go-ahead. Loch Lomond Group has been given permission by Argyll...
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Producer’s Corner: RyeLaw, InchDairnie Distillery

When Fife based distiller InchDairnie launched RyeLaw, the world's first malted rye whisky, a few eyebrows were raised.  Inspired by the quintessentially American Rye whisky,...
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Once Upon a Time in Scotland: Hollywood legend Harrison Ford becomes the new face of Glenmorangie whisky

Hollywood legend Harrison Ford has become the new face of Glenmorangie whisky as he dons on kilt in a series of short films released to...
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A dram with Gordon Motion, Highland Park: ‘Highland Park 56 started back in 1968, it’s our oldest and rarest whisky’

Since its beginnings as a 'side-hustle' of church beadle and whisky smuggler Magnus ‘Mansie’ Eunson, Highland Park has been an iconic part of the global...

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