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Drew Pritchard: Scottish works go under the hammer from Salvage Hunters star’s private collection

A Royal coat of Arms of Scotland made by renowned Scottish innovator Walter MacFarlane could fetch £5,000 when it goes up for auction. The early...
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The Cabrach: Whisky production to return to the birthplace of Scotland’s national drink

Whisky production could return to the remote parish which claims to be the birthplace of Scotland's national drink. Famed for its long and colourful whisky...
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Scotland’s floating hotel Fingal rolls out five-course Easter Afternoon Tea

Sponsored Content Just in time for Easter, Edinburgh’s luxury floating hotel Fingal has unveiled an indulgent five-course Afternoon Tea. Fingal, ‘AA Hotel of the Year...
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The Good Books, Sue Lawrence: ‘I read One Day in 2011 and it’s stayed with me ever since’

The leading food writer on being inspired by Maggie O’Farrell, how One Day by David Nicholls has stayed with her for more than a decade,...
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Dram delights: Scotland’s new whiskies

We take a look at some of Scotland's new expressions...   Ledaig Triple Wood Ledaig Triple Wood Tobermory Distillery has released...
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Monkey that went on the run moved to Edinburgh zoo for a ‘fresh start’

A monkey that went on the run from a wildlife park for more than five days has been moved to Edinburgh Zoo after not settling...

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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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