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A perfect Perthshire spring fishing weekend

In the right conditions, there are few better places to be in the world than Perthshire in the spring – especially if you are a...
Easter Achnahanat is brought to the market by Bell Ingram

Family home with five ensuites and great views

A substantial family home with five ensuite bedrooms and located in an attractive country setting is now for sale. Galbraith present Tamley House, a well-presented...

Proms in the Park will welcome singer Sophie

Award-winning singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor is coming to BBC Proms in the Park on Glasgow Green. Sophie, who shot to fame as a vocalist on Spiller’s...
Judy Murray and friend at War Horse opening night (Photo by Phil Wilkinson)

Great turnout for opening night of War Horse

The opening night of the War Horse was held recently at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre. It was the second visit to Scotland for the acclaimed production...
66 Historic Environment Scotland properties are joining the VisitScotland Information Partner (VIP) programme (Photo: VisitScotland)

Facts at your fingertips with VIP programme

Visitors to some of the country’s most popular historic attractions can now learn more about the local area while delving into Scotland’s past. As part...
The Diary of Two Nobodies, by Gogglebox's Giles Wood and Mary Killen

Gogglebox’s Giles and Mary to discuss their book

Two of the stars from Channel 4's Gogglebox are to speak at this weekend's Boswell Book Festival. Giles Wood and Mary Killen have written a...

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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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