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Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Edinburgh Playhouse is sure to be Spectacular, Spectacular!

Multi-award-winning global hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Musical, will launch its first ever world tour at the Edinburgh Playhouse with performances from Tuesday 22...
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Underwater camera set up 55 years ago to catch the Loch Ness Monster discovered

An underwater camera set up 55 years ago to try and photograph the Loch Ness Monster has been discovered by a robot submarine. It is...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Plans for Benbecula distillery unveiled

ISLANDERS could soon be sipping a locally-made whisky instead of collecting bottles from the beach if plans for a distillery on Benbecula are given the...
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Organic distillery fills ‘Hope lies in dreams’ casks

A DISTILLERY on the Morvern peninsula is marking 2020 by launching 60 limited edition casks. Nc’nean, named after the Gaelic queen of the spirits, will...

Distillery buys Bonnie Prince Charlie’s island hideout

North Uist Distillery has bought Nunton Steadings on Benbecula, where Bonnie Prince Charlie hid following the Battle of Culloden. Master distiller Jonny Ingledew and creative...

Charlie MacLean’s sons launch whiskies

SCOTCH expert Charlie MacLean's sons have launched two whiskies to raise money for clean water projects in Madagascar. Just 168 bottles of MacLean’s Pillage, a...
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Whisky casks go digital

RESEARCHERS at the University of Strathclyde have developed a computer simulation to help whisky distillers fill their casks without spilling any spirit. As well as...

Johnnie Walker unveils paper whisky bottle

THE world's biggest Scotch whisky brand will go on sale in paper bottles from next year. Johnnie Walker has unveiled what it bills as the...

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