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Kirstie Allsopp’s banoffee muffins from STV's The Hour

The TV presenter shares her recipe for these easy-to-make treats perfect for coffee with friends or as an after-school treat for the kids.
Peter Gordon’s summer BBQ lamb and red pepper kebabs

With the warmer weather arriving, chef Peter Gordon shares his recipe for a really tasty meal that’s perfect for al fresco dining.
Rare bottle of whisky sells for £42,000

55-year-old single Glenfiddich malt was produced to mark the life of Janet Sheed Roberts.
Carl Cox presents Revolution Recruits at The Arches

Colours are proud to present the return of a legend! Colours favourite Carl Cox will return to The Arches after a 2-year absence for a bank holiday...
Rupert Murdoch would have been right to instigate News of the World cover-up (not that he did)

If he were to have helped cover up tracks of illegal activity at his newspaper – and we can all be safe in the knowledge that he definitely didn’t...
First ever World Whisky Day launched

Around 16,000 people are expected to take part in celebrations in 30 different countries.
Food and drink export target met six years early

Figures show Scotland's food exports grew by 62% over four years while whisky sales hit record levels in 2011.
Easter recipe: chocolate blinis with smoked salmon and poached lemon

Chef Fred Ponnavoy proves Easter isn’t just for the kids to enjoy, with this recipe for a deliciously indulgent adult treat.
Recipe: luscious lamb with marmalade and mustard crumb topping

Chef Peter Gordon shows how to make this dish, perfect for dinner parties or Sunday roasts.
Fergie has healthy relationship with food

Fergie insists she's not ''psychotic'' about food and will allow herself the occasional treat.

Island distillery breakthrough in bid to produce 100% homegrown whisky

Highland Park enlists the help of experts to find the right strain of barley to grow in Orkney's difficult soil.
Chinese New Year: delicious dishes

The celebrations continue for up to two weeks after the date of Chinese New Year, so if you fancy joining in, check out these recipes for tasty treats...
Burns supper recipe: Haggis, neeps and tatties with a whisky sauce

Get ready to celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns in style with this tasty recipe for the haggis dish.
Swinney to hold trade talks with Russian ambassador

Trade between the two nations is growing, with whisky sales alone earning Scotland £31m in 2010.
Antony Worrall Thompson says sorry for shoplifting

Antony Worrall Thompson has apologised for his ''stupid and irresponsible actions'' after he was arrested for stealing cheese and wine on five...
Fake whisky detected with lasers

Using a ray of light, alcohol content is measured to determine whether the drink is genuine or not, say St Andrew scientists.
'Explosive' whisky is world's best

Historic 21-year-old malt which fuelled numerous 19th century brawls is named World Whisky of the Year.
Fighting spirit: 'Explosive' Scotch is world's best

Historic 21-year-old malt which fuelled numerous 19th century brawls is named World Whisky of the Year.
Calamari fan Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling's favourite food is calamari drizzled with lemon juice.
Celebration! Sparkling wines to bring in the bells

Tom Cannavan picks his top three fizzes which are ideal for celebrating on Hogmanay.