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Reduce greenhouse gases by growing legumes
We all know that growing our own fruit and vegetables is good for our pockets - but it's good for the environment too. Growing peas...
An honest memoir of two complex relationships
In this posthumous memoir following her death in October 2019, Deborah Orr explores the deeply complex relationship she had with both her home town of...
A sporting memoir with nostalgia and warmth
I’ve been a bit of a rugby fan for years and despite not understanding 50% of the laws, the atmosphere and enthusiasm of both the...
The story of the bridge between Scotland and England
A special online talk is being held next week to discuss the Welsh connection between the bridge linking Scotland and England. Engineering expert Stephen K....
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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...
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...
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...
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...
