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One quarter of house sales in Scotland continue to go to buyers from England
Changes in stamp duty levels in unlikely to deter buyers south of the border from snapping up a property in Scotland. It is expected that...

Book review: Charles Rennie Mackintosh and The Art of the Four by Roger Billcliffe
Wherever you go in the world, there’s absolutely no mistaking the work, style and influence of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Although Mackintosh is the name most...

“Viva Escocia!” as huge numbers of Spanish youngsters come to Scotland
New research has shown that Scotland is being visited by increasing numbers of young Spanish people each year. While many Scots enjoy heading to Spain,...
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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...

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...

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...

Sharks and 30ft waves: The deadly risks facing three Scots on a 14,000km Pacific row
For most people, shark-infested waters, mammoth waves, and fish that can pierce a boat’s hull would be the stuff of nightmares. But for Jamie, Ewan,...