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Writers Tweet Pitch 2019

Tweet yourself a literary agent in 280 characters

After the astonishing success of the last three years, XpoNorth’s Writers’ Tweet Pitch is back. On Friday 11 January, from 9am-9pm, writers from across Scotland...

The Scots who shaped London after the war

Scots in Great War London commemorates the end of the First World War and recognises the contribution of London-Scottish organisations during this time. This new...
Cal Major will speak in Making Waves

Celebrate the great outdoors at this month’s film festival

A fantastic line-up of speakers, adventure films and outdoor sessions feature in the schedule for the 2019 Peebles Outdoor Film Festival. Now in its fifth...
Whooper swans at  Threave Garden & Estate

Six winter wonderland walks to try and enjoy

Winter walking has an all-encompassing beauty of its own and is the perfect thing to do with your friends or family after the Christmas period....

Symposium will discuss the art of tapestry

The heritage and future of tapestry art is to be discussed at a gathering in Scotland. The Cordis Trust presents a symposium bringing together an...

Twelve real life stories of Scots in the Great War

Historian Walter Stephen reflects on the centenary of the end of World War I in A Dirty Swindle. This is a collection of 12 stories...

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Ardbeg Smokiverse explores a new high gravity dimension

Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has unveiled Ardbeg Smokiverse - its new limited-edition release to mark Ardbeg Day 2025, which takes place on Saturday 31st May as the...
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Glen Scotia reveals oldest ever whisky – a 50-year-old that’s the first edition in its new Elements series

Glen Scotia has unveiled a 50-year-old as the first edition in its new Elements of Campbeltown collection. The Elements of Campbeltown Collection takes inspiration from...
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The Macallan unveils single malts inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – including rare 46 Year Old

The Macallan has launched two single malts inspired by Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including a 46 Year Old whisky. Inspired by Mackintosh’s 1902 stained-glass...
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A Dram with Ben Curtis, The Single Cask: ‘Older doesn’t always mean better. It’s the cask that makes the whisky’

It has been a busy year for the team at The Single Cask as they opened up their new flagship bar in Singapore and expanded...
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Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route

Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route.  The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...
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Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases two new Taiwanese whiskies

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two new Taiwanese whiskies. The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese...

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