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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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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Plans unveiled for new distillery to resurrect Ferintosh whisky on Black Isle

Plans for a new distillery on the Black Isle which will resurrect long lost Scottish whisky Ferintosh have been unveiled.  Ferintosh was once the largest...
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The Good Books, Lynne McEwan: ‘Reading outside your comfort zone can definitely pay big dividends’

Scottish author Lynne McEwan on the classic novel she never finished, why crime fiction is a great way to experience other cultures, and the book...

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Local landmarks inspire Kingsbarns’ whisky names

KINGSBARNS, the family-owned distillery in Fife, has today unveiled its latest whisky – Balcomie. Matured in American oak butts that previously held oloroso sherry, the...

Scotland’s first ‘vertical distillery’ takes shape

CONSTRUCTION has begun at Scotland's first "vertical distillery". Foundations have been laid for the £12 million Port of Leith distillery. The site sits next door...

A very special whisky – from The Wine Society

Peter Ranscombe tastes the first whisky from the society's reserve cask selection. WITH a name like "The Wine Society", it may not be the first...
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A week in whisky: Online, online and – erm – online

AS LIFE moves online once more, Scotland's distillers are making the most of virtual opportunities. A team of 200 members of staff at Whyte &...

A Week in Whisky: Home delivery continues

Peter Ranscombe rounds-up what's been going down in the whisky scene in Scotland and beyond. Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh may be having to shut its...

Caithness distillery picks its name

SCOTLAND'S most northerly mainland whisky distillery has revealed its name - "8 Doors Distillery". Kerry and Derek Campbell, who were granted planning permission last year,...

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