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Photographer Derek Anderson has recorded life in Edinburgh's West End

City’s West End put in focus for a new exhibition

A major public art exhibition is taking place in Edinburgh's West End throughout the month of August. Based in Coates Crescent, it will host a...

Book review – Scotland’s Independent Coach Operators

What's the story? As with everything, the coach industry has changed beyond all recognition over the last few decades. In this beautifully illustrated book, packed...

On a mission to save Mackintosh’s tea rooms

The woman who rescued one the earlier works of artist and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh is to feature in a new TV documentary. BBC Scotland...
The white chocolate tap in Mackies

New dessert tap aims to be top of the chocs

A Scots ice cream parlour has been tapping into childhood memories with the arrival of its newest dessert topper. Mackie’s of Scotland’s 19.2 parlour, based...

The impressive Scottish art trail you can listen to

An award-winning Scottish art trail has been developed with the launch of a free smartphone audio tour. The unique BLiSS trail links the Stirlingshire villages...
S.J. Peploe, Luxembourg Gardens, c. 1910

Collection marks 50th anniversary with Scottish displays

An impressive exhibition of work by Scottish Colourists from the Fleming Collection is coming to Scotland next month. The Maclaurin Gallery in Ayr will be...

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Scottish star Ewan McGregor to auction 150 bottles of whisky from his personal cask at Lochranza Distillery

Scottish star Ewan McGregor is set to auction 150 bottles of whisky from his own personal cask at Lochranza Distillery for charity. The rare 26...
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The Macallan releases rare 84 Year Old dram – its oldest ever whisky

The Macallan has released a rare 84 Year Old dram - the oldest whisky to come from the distillery. The whisky, from 1940, forms part...
Charlie Maclean.

Charity founded by whisky writer Charlie Maclean helps bring clean water to nearly 2,000 after first year

A fledgling Scottish charity founded by iconic whisky writer Charlie Maclean has provided clean water for life to 1,847 Madagascans after just a year.  The...
The Balvenie Fifty - Landscape bottle & drams

The Balvenie launches first in a trilogy of rare expressions

The Balvenie has launched the first in a trilogy of rare expressions that will form a new collecion to be released over three years. The...
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Beyoncé launches whisky after collaborating with a leading Scotch expert

Pop sensation Beyoncé has launched her own whisky, after collaborating with a leading Scotch expert. The star worked with Moët Hennessy, a subsidiary of LVMH,...
ULTRA Launch 2

Murray McDavid Whisky Unveils ULTRA collection

Renowned Scotch whisky brand Murray McDavid has introduced its most prestigious collection yet – ULTRA. The collection is a showcase of rare whiskies, each matured...

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