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Novel focuses on issues affecting our former soldiers

R L McKinney’s debut novel follows Sean, a British soldier who has returned from Afghanistan after his best friend, Mitch, in an act of heroism...
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Up and coming chefs take the Number One helm

Two of the UK’s most up and coming chefs will jointly take the helm of Michelin-starred Number One at Edinburgh’s iconic landmark hotel, The Balmoral....

Gearing up for Royal National Mod in Glasgow

Glasgow’s George Square will play host to a sensational party featuring names from across the Scottish Gaelic music scene to mark the opening of the...

Unfilmed script for Alien 3 coming to Scots theatre

A new Scottish production of an unfilmed script for cult favourite Alien 3 promises to be out of this world. A collaboration between a Glasgow...

A chance to explore Gaelic heritage and culture

Volunteer-led sessions are part of Historic Environment Scotland’s Gaelic volunteer programme Visitors to the Blackhouse in Arnol, on the Isle of Lewis, run by HES,...
The shocking events of the Peterloo Massacre, which took place in Manchester in 1819, fuelled the anger of the Scots radicals

Scotland’s 19th century rebels with a cause

The Scottish Radicals demanding a better deal in 1820 were brutally suppressed by government forces. But many of their ideals and aims are still part...

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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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