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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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eteaket launches Europe’s first Whisky Barrel Aged Black Tea

Rich in heritage, tradition and craftsmanship, whisky and tea are time-honoured beverages that have both forged strong identities throughout the years. Born in the early...

Darnley’s Gin toasts homecoming as new Scottish distillery opens

Darnley’s Gin will today (Thursday 29th June) celebrate bringing its production home to Scotland with the opening of a new gin distillery and visitor centre...

The GlenDronach releases Batch 15 cask bottling

The GlenDronach Distillery has released Batch 15 of its individual cask bottlings. The six whiskies released in Batch 15 ​range from twenty-one to twenty-seven years in...

Edinburgh’s first single malt whisky distillery for 90 years launches fundraising drive

UK investors have the opportunity to invest in a brand new single malt whisky and spirits distillery which will see malt distilling brought back to...
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Pioneering partnership honoured as Fusion Whisky unveils plan for future international releases

The team behind the first blend of Scotch and Japanese whisky have spoken of their plans for future collaborations after winning a national excellence award...
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Diageo – Discovering Distilleries

Discover the true spirit of Scotland with a tour of one of 12 beautifully sited distilleries that are hidden away, but easy to discover in...

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