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James V: Katherine: ‘I want to make invisible histories visible’

Scottish writer Rona Munro is on a mission to give Scotland back lost parts of its history. Since 2014 she has been bringing to life...
The lights are on at the still house of Port Ellen distillery after 40 years.

Port Ellen: The rebirth of Scotland’s legendary ghost distillery

The rebirth of Port Ellen distillery has been eagerly anticipated for years by the whisky community across the globe.  Perhaps the most legendary of all...
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Blair Castle Horse Trials: End of an era as time is called on 35-year-old event

Blair Castle will host the international horse trials for the final time this year, it has been announced. The trials have taken place at Blair...
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Great Western Auctions: Francis Cadell painting, rare teabowls and Doctor Who Dalek under the hammer

Great Western Auctions Fine Art and Antiques auction will be held on 22 and 23 March, with some unusual items going under the hammer.   ...
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Review: Mara, Aberdeen

Mara brings fantastic Italian wines and inspired small plates to the Granite City. Grant Dickie heads along to try out the city's latest eatery.   ...
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Scottish muse: We speak to 13 authors about their favourite writing spots

  Scotland has never been short of literary gems, whether authors were born, raised or immigrated here, this land has inspired and emboldened many to...

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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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A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’

From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...
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The Glen Grant releases its rarest ever whisky – a 65 Year Old with a £39,000 price tag

When James ‘The Major’ Grant inherited Speyside distillery the Glen Grant in 1872, he brought his affinity of plants, flowers and the natural world with...
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Formula One Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc becomes new face of Scotch whisky Chivas Regal

F1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has become the new face of Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal. The partnership comes following news of the spirit company...
Speyside Tour with SMWS 2 & 3rd Nov 2017.
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Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

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A Dram With Euan Campbell, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: ‘We’re pushing boundaries but respecting the heritage of this centuries old drink.’

Whisky drinkers all over the world have likely heard of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Since the whisky club was first formed in 1983, it...

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