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Actor Russell Crowe reveals he is related to Scottish Jacobite
Actor Russell Crowe has revealed he is related to Scottish Jacobite Simon Fraser, the 11th Lord Lovat. The Gladiator star said he has been investigating...

Scotland’s part in the Cold War to be told in new exhibition
Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War will be explored in a new exhibition. Nearly 200 objects, many on display for the...

National Library buys first Broons annual after decade long search
The National Library of Scotland has bought a copy of the first ever Broons annual for its collection after a ten year search. The Broons...

Scottish butcher creates ‘world’s first chocolate haggis’ for Burns Night
A Scottish butcher has released the world's first chocolate haggis ahead of Burns Night. Simon Howie wanted to do something special ahead of the big...
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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...

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...

A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’
From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...

The Glen Grant releases its rarest ever whisky – a 65 Year Old with a £39,000 price tag
When James ‘The Major’ Grant inherited Speyside distillery the Glen Grant in 1872, he brought his affinity of plants, flowers and the natural world with...