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Distilling the essence of island life

SME FOCUS: Mark Reynier of Bruichladdich distillery argues that if public bodies are as serious about trying to help Scotland�s island and rural communities prosper, inaction is not an option.

The warning from an international watchdog that the world faces an oil supply crunch in five years - which coincided with a fresh spike in oil prices early in the week - probably sent a chill down the spine of many in business.