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Emma Stead, Curator - Palace of
Holyroodhouse, in the new display of paintings
by Artemisia Gentileschi at the Palace of
Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

Rare Artemisia Gentileschi painting goes on display in Scotland for first time

A rare surviving painting by Artemisia Gentileschi, the greatest female artist of her generation, has gone on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. ...
Hill & Mountain Research Centre, Kirkton

Scottish researchers play key role in net zero project focussing on grasslands

Scottish researchers are playing a key role in a UK-wide project aimed at transforming grasslands for net zero.   SRUC scientists based in the Highlands and...
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Scottish cuckoos successfully make it to Africa for the winter

Two cuckoos tagged in Scotland earlier this year have successfully made it to tropical Africa where they will spend the winter months. Since 2011, BTO...
Brian Cox. Credit: Credit David Ho

Succession star Brian Cox backs calls for Scotland to become first ‘rewilding nation’

Scottish actor Brian Cox has backed calls for Scotland to be declared the first ‘Rewilding Nation’ in the world. The Succession star is urging people...
Scottish Art Specialists Alice Strang and Chantal de Prez viewing the forthcoming auction. Credit: Stewart Attwood

Women artists take centre stage at Lyon & Turnbull’s flagship winter sale

The work of women artists took centre stage at fine art auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull's flagship winter Scottish painting sale this year.  A rare painting...
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Review: Chaophraya, Aberdeen

With the news that Chaophraya has launched a festive set menu, Grant Dickie just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to give it a try.  ...

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Isle of Tiree Distillery launches the island’s first legal whisky in more than 200 years

The first legal single malt whisky produced on the Hebridean island of Tiree in over two centuries has been launched.  Once known as Tìr an...
George McNeil is the new CEO of Aceo Ltd, a long-established independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist.

Whisky firm Aceo appoints its first chief executive

A leading independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist has appointed its first chief executive officer. Aceo Limited, an Edinburgh-based firm established 25 years ago,...
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A dram with Stewart Walker, Fettercairn Distillery: ‘All whiskies have a home, there’s a whisky for everyone’

Steeped in a rich history and aged finely like the golden spirit it distils, Fettercairn Distillery has seen a lot of change through the years....
Michael Henry, Master Blender at Loch Lomond Group

Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender awarded prestigious Keeper of the Quaich

Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender, Michael Henry, has been awarded a prestigious Keeper of the Quaich. Michael has led the whisky blending team at the...
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Rosebank Distillery introduces rare cask from 1990 for global travellers

Rosebank Distillery has introduced an extremely rare single cask from 1990 for global travellers.  Rich and fruity, the 33-year-old is the perfect expression of the...
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Scottish star Ewan McGregor gifted cask of Lagg Single Malt

Lagg Distillery on The Isle of Arran have gifted renowned Scottish actor Ewan McGregor his very own cask of Lagg Single Malt. The team at...

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