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Young ambassadors at Aberdeen Music Hall, ahead of its reopening in December

Music Hall reopening after £9million revamp

Aberdeen’s historic and much-loved Music Hall will re-open its doors to the public on December 8. The occasion will be marked with a day of...

A taste of the Middle East is coming to Scotland

Have you ever dreamed of strolling into the souks of a middle-eastern country and trying out some of their authentic food? Six by Nico restaurants...
Cula Bay beach on the isle of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides

We will remember them on the beaches

A new work by Scots poet Carol Ann Duffy written to mark the centenary of Armistice Day has been released. Acclaimed film director Danny Boyle...

Best pictures from this year’s Royal National Mòd

The 2018 Royal National Mòd was held in Dunoon this year. On Thursday, the Lorn Shield was awarded to Melvich Gaelic Choir, while Bùrach triumphed,...
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Have designs on success for your bathroom

One of the places at home in which we spend a lot of time is the bathroom. Who doesn't enjoy relaxing in a warm, spacious...
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Make more of your pumpkins this Halloween

An old Scots proverb is likely to be true over the next week - ‘Wilful waste makes woeful want’, as we could throw out around...

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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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