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A study carried out by Aberdeen scientists involving more than 200 volunteers has revealed that eating three portions of whole-grain foods, such as wholemeal bread or porridge, every day can lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease because blood...

The Scottish government has announced additional funding for a series of events to mark the year-long celebration of Scotland's Food and Drink. It said the £25,000 would help encourage greater use of local produce. Events to receive funding include September’s Blas Festival and the Royal National Mòd in October.

The Alcohol etc. (Scotland) Bill, giving effect to the Scottish Government’s flagship policy of setting a minimum price for alcohol products according to the number of units they contain, was introduced to the Scottish Parliament last November.

The celebration, which took place this weekend, was the spectacular finale to Scotland's Homecoming celebrations, which mark the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns' birth.

The brewer's new beer, which it described as "The biggest beer brewed by a human or a penguin, ever" weighs in at a record-breaking 32 percent ABV.

The alcohol watchdog upheld that the beer's packaging encourages excessive drinking. The beer's labelling says: "Everything in moderation, including moderation itself.

The forum, held in Edinburgh, brought representatives from Government and Scotland's largest manufacturing sector to talk about the wide range of issues facing food in Scotland, and is part of the dis