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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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Life on the Loch: Former timber bothy on shores of Loch Tay hits the market – and comes with a private beach

If you have ever wanted to live on a Scottish Loch, this might just be the property for you - and it comes with a...
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Historic 20th century photographs of Midlothian village Roslin go on display

A new online exhibition featuring historic photographs of the Midlothian village of Roslin has been launched.  Some 40 photographs which are part of The Bryce...

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Double Cherry Gin, from the Glasgow Distillery

Double cherry gin is an experimental release for Scots firm

The Glasgow Distillery has launched a new series of experimental spirits. The Single Batch Spirit Series are a range they feel intrepid minds and keen...
Inside the Glen Scotia Distillery

Bringing the taste of the Mull of Kintyre to the rest of the world

The taste of Campbeltown is being brought to the world, thanks to award-winning distiller Glen Scotia. The firm is to stage a tour that will...
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Balblair releases two new expressions for the spring

A Highland distiller known for its light, fresh and fruity character is all ready for spring with a couple of new expressions. Spring produce will...
The E&K is a blend of whisky from Ardmore and Glenrothes distilleries in Scotland and from Amrut Distillery in India

An international merger that’s been a huge success

A Scottish and Indian whisky fusion has become a massive hit. Pre-orders for E&K whisky outnumbered the number of bottles that were made available. The...
The new Batch 16 from GlenDronach

New releases offer the quintessential taste of The GlenDronach

Fifteen hand-selected casks of whisky distilled between 1989 and 2006 are now available. The GlenDronach Distillery has unveiled Batch 16 of the cask release programme....
Winter Queen whisky

Unique blend of whiskies is a real Dutch of class

A unique blend of Scotch and Dutch whisky has been released. Edinburgh-based Fusion Whisky said its new Winter Queen whisky celebrates the story and honours...

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