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Furniture made for the Royal Family going to auction

Bedside furniture made for Queen Alexandra and her son King George V will be highlights in the Bonhams home and interiors sale in Edinburgh next...
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Red Bull Neptune Steps offers a New Year challenge

Looking for a new challenge in the new year? Glasgow’s Maryhill Locks will once again be host to the UK’s toughest open water swimming challenge,...

The Pig Rock Bothy to move on after six years

After nearly six years, Pig Rock Bothy - the wooden structure alongside the path up to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One -...

The perfect companion to the world of flyfishing

While I’m yet to develop any kind of interest in flyfishing and its paraphernalia, if the notion should arrive, Steve Woit’s book would probably be...

Family farm diversifies with brewing and distilling

A Scots brewing and distilling firm has been handed a massive boost. Multi-disciplinary engineering firm, Edwards Engineering, has announced the completion of a unique eight-week...
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Behind the scenes: Arran Ice cream and The Parlour’s perfect pizza

My latest lucky work adventure took me around much of the Ayrshire coast and over the water to the isle of Arran.  While my trip...

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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....
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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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Review: Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh

The Scotch Whisky Experience sits in a prominent spot on the Royal Mile, a landmark in itself inviting tourists to discover the world of whisky...
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Former walled garden with links to Robert Burns and Winston Churchill to be brought back to life as distillery

A former walled garden within an historic estate with links to Robert Burns and Winston Churchill could soon be brought back to life as a...

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