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The best steak pie in Scotland is revealed…

It's the eagerly anticipated traditional centrepiece of every true Scot's New Year dining table - and the dish that every butcher strives to perfect. Now...

Stirling’s secrets are revealed in a new book

Stirling is Scotland's smallest Royal City, and also one of its newest. But, strangely, it’s also the ancient capital and one of the most important...
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Marine painter Rob Andrew’s work is all at sea

When it comes down to it, there are very few places that rival the love and inspiration of home. Such a phenomenon is shared by...

Home-grown food is a joy for chef Sami

For Sami Benammar, head chef at Gordon Castle Walled Garden Cafe, it is a joy to work with an abundance of home-grown produce. He tells...
Angus at Dunnottar Woods (Photo: Nicki Hall)

Five fantastic places to take your canine companion

Are you looking for the perfect autumnal spot in which to take your dogs to stretch their legs (and yours)? We recommend these five great...

A cracking psychological thriller

In this psychological thriller, Breakers, 17-year-old Tyler is the glue that is holding his family together – just. Living in a deprived Edinburgh tower block,...

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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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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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