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New memorial walk will honour the memory of Scone’s fallen

A memorial walk to honour the men from Scone who lost their lives during World War I is to be unveiled next month. The walk,...
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Book review: Great Salmon Rods of the Dee and Spey

There’s no doubt that Iain Ogden has meticulously researched his subject matter. In over 40 years of regularly casting a line over the length and...
The new Come Along campaign is aimed at younger Americans, with this picture showing Scotland's Harry Potter connections with the Glenfinnan Viaduct

New tourism campaign aims to bring more young Americans to Scotland

Young Americans are being invited to fall in love with Scotland as part of a new campaign by the national tourism organisation. Visit Scotland has...
Karen Betts (Photo: Scotch Whisky Association)

Scotch whisky industry was worth £4.36billion over the last 12 months

Scotland's global whisky exports have increased in volume and value over the past 12 months. HMRC data released by the Scotch Whisky Association shows that...
Doddie Weir at the Annandale Distillery

Get your hands on an exclusive bottle of whisky and help rugby legend Doddie Weir

An exclusive bottle of whisky could be yours for just £1 - in a raffle to help a Scottish sporting legend. Anyone who supports Doddie...
Repair work got underway this week at the Auld Kirk in Selkirk

Repair work gets underway at church where William Wallace became Guardian of Scotland

Work on a historic Scots building has got underway this week to enable it to reopen to the public. The Auld Kirk ruin in Selkirk...

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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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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