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Fringe Review: You & It, The Musical

You & It is told with a lot of compassion and humanity despite the twist, says Megan Amato.  ★★★★★ Korean EG Musical Company's You &...
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Fringe Review: Legend of the White Snake

A phenomenal production of Legend of the White Snake, says Megan Amato.  ★★★★★ Legend of the White Snake, based on an ancient Chinese legend about...
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Fringe Review: Dear Billy

A poignant, colourful and hilarious performance about Scotland's national treasure, says Ellie Forbes. ★★★★★ My cousin, a long time Billy Connolly fan, recently bought a...
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Review: Taiwan Season, Palingenesis

The power and control in each of the dancers movements is something truly to be commended, says Megan Amato. ★★★★★ They came out as one,...
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Fringe Review: no no no please no god no, nevermind i’m fine

Sarina is a dynamic storyteller with impeccable timing, says Megan Amato.  ★★★★ A small room, a dark space. One woman dramatizing her 'life-changing' experience of...
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International Festival Review: Ustatshakirt Ensemble

Megan Amato's first experience with Kyrgyz music doesn't disappoint. ★★★★★ My first experience with Kyrgyz music did not disappoint. Ustatshakirt Ensemble, a group of musicians...

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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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