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Was This the Box That Sealed Mary, Queen of Scots’ Fate?
Was This the Box That Sealed Mary, Queen of Scots’ Fate? The silver casket behind 450 years of intrigue to go on display in Stirling for...

In a Nutshell, Daniela Forbes at The Scottish Game Fair: ‘When my kids say I’ve nailed my Nonna’s sugo recipe, I feel like I’ve won gold’
Daniela Forbes is a chef, food stylist and educator with deep Italian roots and a passion for helping people gain confidence in the kitchen. She will...

Conservation stocking may be the only option to stop complete loss of wild salmon populations new study finds
Wild salmon numbers in Scotland have declined to such an extent that conservation stocking may be the only option to stop the complete loss of...

The Good Books, Andrés N. Ordorica: ‘I have held onto The Wind in the Willows since I was a child, it’s a magical reading experience’
Andrés N. Ordorica on love, poetry and how James Baldwin continues to inspire him. The first book I remember reading: I don’t quite think...
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Glencairn toasts iconic glass’s 20th birthday
A WHISKY glass that's become a firm favourite with Scotch fans will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year with the official opening of its expanded...

Let’s talk about… storing whisky
The experts from the Edinburgh Whisky Academy share their top tips for looking after your Scotch. A CANDIDATE contacted us recently to ask whether a...

Craft distilleries call for clarity on covid support
EIGHT of Scotland's craft distillers have written to the Scottish Government seeking clarity on whether they qualify for support during the coronavirus pandemic. The group...

Scotch on canvas: the art of whisky
John Robertson, founder of consultancy firm Messrs Whisky & Co, finds out why Argentine artist Gisela Garcia Gleria was inspired to put whisky on canvas...