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Scots baronial mansion designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh up for sale – and it has some of the best views in Scotland
This incredible Scots baronial mansion on Wemyss Bay beach, which was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and is said to have some of the best...

In a Nutshell: Chef Francesco Ascrizzi, Sotto, Edinburgh
Born in Catanzaro, Calabria, Francesco Ascrizzi moved to Edinburgh in 2013 and has worked at some of Edinburgh’s best restaurants. He joined Sotto as head chef...

Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route
Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route. The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...

John Bellany: Life of one of the most notable British artists celebrated in Edinburgh
He’s regarded as one of the most notable British artists of the 20th century and widely known for his fearless self-portraitists. But now the life...
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Benriach relaunch: Rachel Barrie makes her mark
Peter Ranscombe tastes his way through Benriach distillery's new range, which was launched online today. I’LL always have a soft spot for Benriach. It was...

Johnnie Walker centre back on track
WHISKY maker Diageo now expects to open the doors to its Johnnie Walker visitors' centre on Edinburgh's Princes Street next summer. The company - Scotland's...

A Week in Whisky: Going, going, gone
THE Isle of Raasay Distillery has sold all its maiden single malt ahead of its release in November. Raasay, which lies off the coast of...

A week in whisky: ‘I’ll have a pea, please, Bob’
THOSE enterprising souls at whisky distiller Arbikie have followed-up their carbon-negative Nàdar gin with its vodka twin. Both Nàdar spirits absorb more carbon dioxide from...