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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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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Plans unveiled for new distillery to resurrect Ferintosh whisky on Black Isle

Plans for a new distillery on the Black Isle which will resurrect long lost Scottish whisky Ferintosh have been unveiled.  Ferintosh was once the largest...
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The Good Books, Lynne McEwan: ‘Reading outside your comfort zone can definitely pay big dividends’

Scottish author Lynne McEwan on the classic novel she never finished, why crime fiction is a great way to experience other cultures, and the book...

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New whisky trail is dram fine festive idea

Glengoyne Highland single malt Scotch whisky has launched a new Glasgow festive whisky trail. The trail, which officially launches today, Friday, incorporates six leading bars...

Past masters given a new outing in the 21st century

A rare collection of whisky in vintage casks found in a once-dormant distillery is being released as part of a new collection. Glenglassaugh, nestled along...

Whisky blog: Inside Scotland’s newest distillery in the heart of Glasgow

Our whisky blogger James Robertson discusses the opening of the Clydeside Distillery.   The new Clydeside Distillery In 1877 the pump...
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BenRiach Distillery releases 30 year old peated single malt

The BenRiach Distillery has released BenRiach Authenticus 30 years old, a peated single malt Scotch whisky dating back to the 1980s. Crafted from densely peated...

Whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail appoints its first director of prestige

Leading malt whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has appointed its first director of prestige. Stephen Rankin has taken on the post, as part of the...

New Peatreekers whisky aims to shake up the establishment

A new whisky inspired by outlaws has been designed to challenge the £4bn whisky industry. Peatreekers is an innovative new whisky brand, which is set...

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