10 h. ago Distillery on Scotland's 'whisky island' launches first ever Jazz Festival edition bottling

The 18-year-old whisky, limited to 948 bottles, is priced at £250 and offers a smoky, spiced character

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58 h. ago Seeing double! Princess Diana's nieces Amelia and Eliza stun in sheer, pastel looks as Spencer twins mirror each other at Venice Film Festival

Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer sashayed down the red carpet ethereal ensembles as they returned to Venice to attend the 82nd edition of the Film Festival.

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5 d. ago Isle of Harris Distillery joins Scots brand to 'celebrate island's beauty' with limited

The design captures the shifting skies and turquoise waters of the Hebrides but there are only 100 available

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5 d. ago 'I went to UK music festival with beautiful scenery but some parts were chaotic'

Journalist and editor Samantha Bartlett headed down to one UK festival that hit headlines this year, and despite the chaos and controversy, here's why she thinks you shouldn't write it off

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1 week ago Iconic distillery celebrates 200 years with auction of 'unique and smoky' Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Matured for nearly 50 years, the whisky combines rich fruit, chocolate, and smoke, with hints of spice, cinder toffee, and sea breeze

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1 week ago Notting Hill Carnival 2025: Food, travel, sound systems and everything you need to know for the festival

The world’s second-largest street festival returns this bank holiday weekend as London welcomes the 58th edition of Notting Hill Carnival. Its happening comes as a relief: there had been murmurs of cancellation; rumours of ticketing when it has always been free to attend. Organisers warned about the carnival’s future. In a letter leaked to the BBC, chair Ian Comfort requested “urgent funding” from the Government. He said it was “essential to safeguarding the future and public safety of this iconic event”. A response is said to be on its way.

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3 w. ago Singapore like never before: 6 acts bring comedy, theatre, dance and street performance to Edinburgh

The alternative side to Singapore’s cultural riches is being brought to the capital, as the island nation marks 60 years of independence. This is paid for editorial ahead of the Festival and Fringe, and not a Scotsman review.

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3 w. ago Reconciliation in focus: from Cortona on the Move – in pictures

In a world beset with conflict, the 15th edition of Cortona on the Move photo festival focuses on reconciliation – personal, social and political. Exhibitions are spread across the ancient Tuscan hilltop town, featuring 76 artists from around the world. Come Together runs until 2 November Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Fringe Firsts week one: we reveal the first five winners of the Scotsman's prestigious theatre prizes

Edinburgh festivals editor Andrew Eaton-Lewis explains the importance of the Scotsman’s Fringe First awards - and announces our first five winners of 2025

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4 w. ago Scotland's 'best distillery tours' crowned as oldest in country tops list

There are a number of brilliant whisky experiences available across the country.

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4 w. ago Scottish island distillery announces new luxury accommodation for whisky holiday

The cabins have spectacular coastal views.

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