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Legendary mixed gender dance company Grupo Corpo perform a excerpt from "Gira" in it's UK premiere at the Edinburgh Playhouse as part of the Edinburgh International Festival. Photo credit: Andrew Perry

International Festival Review: Grupo Corpo

Megan Amato enjoys this rhythmic dance performance by Brazilian Grupo Corpo. ★★★★ Brazilian Grupo Corpo are a magnetic dance force, their rhythmic and fluid fusion...
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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie: Teen Edition

 Ailsa Bath is impressed with this school production.  ★★★★ Everyone's Talking About Jamie is a fun, well-coordinated, energetic play about a young boy finding his...
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Producer’s Corner: Finlay Macdonald from Chocolates of Glenshiel

Since he was old enough to stand, Finlay Macdonald has been in the kitchen baking with his granny.  Climbing up on a stool to help...
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Fringe Review: Jack Docherty in The Chief – No Apologies

There was not a dry eye in the house, says Richard Bath.  ★★★★ If you love Scot Squad, then this is the show for you....
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Fringe Review: Kyle Dolan No Place Like Home

Richard Bath on Kyle Dolan's solo-show debut at the Fringe. ★ The Fringe jungle drums are obviously working because just three of us turned up...
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Fringe Review: Bark Bark

Bark Bark is a technically difficult production which serves up a wonderful story, says Jeremy Welch. ★★★ This is technically an ambitious production. Bark Bark...

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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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