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The names the Scots have taken all over the world

Scots have travelled to every corner of the globe and, with an estimated Scottish diaspora of up to 40 million today, it is hardly surprising...
Contini is a lavish, opulent setting to treat your Valentine.

Perfect Scottish restaurants for Valentine’s Day

If you're still looking for the perfect place to take your loved one this Valentine's Day, take a look at this for some foodie inspiration!...
Salt cod mousse, lemon and cod skin

The wonder of Sonder

Occupying the former site of Clerk’s Bar and (for a seemingly very short time) Diablo Loco on Clerk Street, Sonder has now been open for...
Guests were treated to a delicious array of freshly baked bagels.

Bross Bagels launches West End branch

Thursday night saw the official launch of the third branch in the Bross Bagels Empire. Their West End store, situated on Queensferry Street, is the...

Scotland’s small islands are very big on history

The Inner Hebridean archipelago comprising of Rum, Eigg, Canna and Muck, collectively known as the Small Isles, have been inhabited for millennia. Traces of flint,...

Heritage sector generated £4bn for Scotland’s economy

Scotland’s historic environment is continuing to make a strong contribution to the nation’s economy, according to Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) latest annual report. Income generated...

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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...
Billy Somerville, Senior Restaurant Manager at Amber Restaurant

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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