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Two major mountain biking events are coming to Fort William in October

Cyclists will get on their bikes for double event in Fort William

The eyes of the mountain biking world will be on Scotland later this year when it hosts two prestigious events. No Fuss Events, the Fort...
The Macallan Classic Cut, 2017

Macallan Classic Cut sells out online in just a handful of days

A new whisky released by The Macallan has sold out online in just a few days. Last week, the firm announced The Macallan Classic Cut,...
Gudrun, the Viking Princess, was shot entirely in Scotland (Photo: BBC)

Children’s TV series inspires a new generation to want to visit Scotland

Children all over Britain are getting a look at the natural beauty of Scotland thanks to a new TV series. Would-be princesses and princes can...
Stephanie Mlot and Neil Chue Hong became engaged in Wigtown's The Open Book second-hand bookshop

Scottish book shop was at the centre of its own real-life drama

The first-ever marriage proposal in a Scottish bookshop was a touch of drama straight out of a novel. It was a tale of true romance...
Enlightenment Edinburgh: A Guide, by Sheila Szatkowski

Book review – Enlightenment Edinburgh: A Guide

Edinburgh was the intellectual hub of the western world in the 18th century, with treatises and lectures on science, medicine, law, architecture, philosophy and political...
Craigielaw Golf Club will stage the 26th Scottish Senior Open

2018 Scottish Senior Open returns to the golf coast

The Scottish Senior Open will return to the heartland of Scotland’s celebrated golf coast in East Lothian for the fourth successive year. Craigielaw Golf Club...

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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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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...
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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...
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Formula One Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc becomes new face of Scotch whisky Chivas Regal

F1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has become the new face of Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal. The partnership comes following news of the spirit company...
Speyside Tour with SMWS 2 & 3rd Nov 2017.
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Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

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A Dram With Euan Campbell, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: ‘We’re pushing boundaries but respecting the heritage of this centuries old drink.’

Whisky drinkers all over the world have likely heard of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Since the whisky club was first formed in 1983, it...

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