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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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‘Whisky Galore!’ bottle bought by maritime museum
A BOTTLE of Scotch salvaged from the ship that inspired Whisky Galore! has been bought by the Scottish Maritime Museum. The unlabeled bottle of blended...
A Week in Whisky: Thinking outside the box
EVENTS operator The Whisky Lounge has unveiled its first online festival. Its "Whisky Festival in a Box" will be broadcast live from the Spirit of...
Glencairn marks 20th birthday with coloured glasses
GLENCAIRN Crystal Studio is marking the 20th anniversary of its eponymous glass by launching a range of colours. The family-owned company released a limited edition...
A Week in Whisky: ‘Pat’s’ collection goes under the hammer
THE largest whisky collection ever to come up for auction starts going under the hammer today. More than 9,000 bottles have been assembled by "Pat",...
