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Colourful hydrangeas

Finding fantastic floral fragrances and colours

Now that summer is finally here and daylight hours are at their longest, the garden will be putting on an exuberant burst of growth and...
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Micro distillery all set to release its honey vodka

A family-run micro distillery in Aberdeenshire is celebrating one year in business with the launch of a new product. The Blackford Craft Distillery was founded...
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Johnstons of Elgin launch book on Scottish estate tweeds

Luxury Scottish cashmere manufacturer Johnstons of Elgin have launched the third edition of their book, Scottish Estate Tweeds. Authored by Ian Urquhart, director and chairman...

Tasty treat as Ideal Home Show Scotland begins

The Ideal Home Show Scotland gets underway today - and there's a bonus for foodies this year. Returning to the SEC, Glasgow from 31 May-3...

Dresdeners found the turmoil of the Russian soul

The penultimate concert in the Sunday Classics series at the Usher Hall (May 27) was an all Russian affair, delivered with controlled passion by the...
The cover to Sylvia Townsend Warner's Kingdoms of Elfin, being republished this Halloween

Bringing new life to lost classics in the 21st century

Classic written works are being given new lease of life in the 21st century thanks to a Scots publisher. Kate Macdonald, who is originally from...

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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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