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A gripping read for those who love a mystery

William A Graham’s debut crime novel Vermin introduces a detective who takes on a missing person case that escalates into so much more. The story...

Sporting auction is all ready to tee off with golf items

Important items from one of the most comprehensive historical golf collections are coming to auction next week. They will go under the hammer Bonhams Sporting...
Wester Spirit Co's new Glasgow-distilled rum

Glasgow ready for a rum deal after 300 years

Glasgow's first rum distillery in 300 years is to open in November. Next month, Wester Spirit Co will open a brand new, innovative rum distillery...

Get free tickets to Edinburgh pop-up gin club

A supermarket has announced the first-ever pop-up gin club from a UK retailer is coming to Edinburgh. Lidl has revealed its biggest UK venture to...
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Remembrance art to be installed at St Giles Cathedral

An art installation is to be unveiled at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh to mark Remembrance Week 2018. Alison Kinnaird has been invited to show...

Passion, quality and innovation at food and drink awards

Businesses from across the Highlands and Islands are celebrating after the winners of the 2018 Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards were revealed. Fourteen...

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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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