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Head chef returns to the MasterChef kitchen

A head chef from one of Scotland’s leading restaurants is making a return to the MasterChef kitchen this festive season. Scott Davies, head chef at The...

A murder mystery that will keep you guessing

Private detective Leo Moran returns with this new murder mystery.  This will keep you guessing because the author manages to create characters that are refreshingly...

We try and test the slow cooked free-range Loué turkey crown

We try and test the Slow Cooked Free-Range Loué Turkey Crown in Gravy from Donald Russell. I WANT IT BECAUSE: Christmas is almost upon us...
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Ignite Fellowship winners revealed by book trust

Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, has today announced the inaugural Ignite Fellowship awardees. Theatre-maker Annie George and poet...

Hooray for coorie with this charming new book

The Art of Coorie: How to Live Happy the Scottish Way is a charming book that conjures a strong sense of cosiness. Coorie is defined as...

Take a look into the archives this weekend

The Historic Environment Scotland Archives will be offering a warm festive welcome this coming Saturday (15 December) with a special day of talks, exhibits and...

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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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