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Ten fantastic facts about Clan Macpherson

Scottish clans have long and proud history - and some moments are spoken of with more pride than others! Here are ten important facts every...
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The monarch who loved Scots’ spooky traditions

Queen Victoria had a fascinations with the spooky goings on at her Highland retreat of Balmoral.  Her interest started properly in 1866 when, after paying...

A tasty tradition from Canada to try out

A Canadian tradition is coming to Scotland this weekend. Founder of renowned Bross Bagels, Larah Bross, is bringing her favourite Montreal tradition to Edinburgh this...
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Water feature is back working at Scots castle

A water feature first built in the late 19th century has been revived a Scottish castle, after a programme of conservation and repair work by...
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These guns sold for high prices at auction

I well remember in my teaching career when the National Lottery was introduced. Every single pupil in the class, when asked to write an essay,...
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Will you give Brussels sprout ice cream a try?

It's never easy to get some children - and even grown-ups - to eat ice cream. But will they give  Brussels sprouts ice cream a try?...

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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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