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Spooky 19th century tales from a Scots writer

As Halloween approaches, we all like a little bit of a scare. Despite being a household name during the latter half of the 19th century,...

The amazing inside story of an extreme climber

This is the impressive autobiography of Jules Lines, Britain’s best solo free climber. Lines was born in Lisburn, near Belfast in Northern Ireland. When he...
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Talented chefs compete for Andrew Fairlie Scholarship

The Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland has announced that the second annual Andrew Fairlie Scholarship will take place on Tuesday, November 16. The finals will see...

Short story collection is a great little read

Edinburgh Shorts is a collection of 16 short stories set in the city of contrasts that is Edinburgh. The characters and their lives are as...
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Scots and Japanese artists stage linked exhibitions

An exhibition by four artists in Scotland and four in Japan opens in Stornoway this month. Being held at An Lanntair, this is the culmination...
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Documentary charts the rise of Scottish crime fiction

A new short film charts the rise of Scottish crime fiction and sheds new light on the success of the UK’s bestselling genre. Including never...

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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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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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