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Lee Dalgetty

Edinburgh and Scotland's oldest wine merchant loved by writer Charles Dickens

Way back in 1796, brothers Robert and John Cockburn established what is now Scotland's 'oldest' wine and spirit merchant.

With Edinburgh enjoying a period of incredible growth, the brothers set their sights on creating a business that would bring the best wine and spirits from around the world to the upper classes.

In 2010, the company feared they would fall into administration but were saved by Murray Capital - with a new bottle shop and tasting facility set up on Frederick Street.

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