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Metal detectorists unearth hoard of 15th century coins in Scottish Borders
Two metal detectorists have unearthed a hoard of 15th century coins in the Scottish Borders. Keith Young and Lisa Stephenson discovered 30 gold and silver...
Review: Liberté Brasserie, Edinburgh
Morag Bootland finds the perfect way to beat the winter blues at Liberté Brasserie. It’s fairly normal to hibernate through January, right? But if you...
Sharks and 30ft waves: The deadly risks facing three Scots on a 14,000km Pacific row
For most people, shark-infested waters, mammoth waves, and fish that can pierce a boat’s hull would be the stuff of nightmares. But for Jamie, Ewan,...
Tributes paid to Scottish crime writer Denzil Meyrick who has died aged 59
The bestselling author Denzil Meyrick has died, aged 59, peacefully at his home in Loch Lomond, his agent and publisher have announced. Denzil Meyrick, who...
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Louise Aitken-Walker launches whisky 33 Years on from her FIA Ladies World Rally Championship Triumph
In the exhilarating world of rally motorsport, few names shine as brightly as Louise Aitken-Walker MBE. Her unwavering determination, tenacity, exceptional natural driving skill and...
Bessie Williamson: The woman behind Laphroaig distillery
Beth Squires from whisky brokers and consultants, Mark Littler, takes us through the history of Bessie Williamson, the woman behind Laphroaig distillery. Laphroaig distillery on the...
The Rollercoaster: Ardbeg releases whisky from irreplaceable stock
Uniting irreplaceable stock from the distillery’s most turbulent time, Ardbeg has released a set of two whiskies called The Rollercoaster. Contained within 143 sets, these...
Rare 50-year-old bottle of whisky from Tomintoul distillery released
A rare 50-year-old bottle of whisky from Tomintoul distillery is being released - and will cost whisky lovers £10,000. Following the esteemed 1973 bottling launched...
