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Scotland sees ‘phenomenal growth’ in tourism – with TV show Outlander proving a big draw
A range of influences have driven more visitors to Scotland, with a 14.6% and 10% rise on overseas and domestic visits respectively. National tourism organisation...
Book review – Bloody Scotland, by 12 of Scotland’s best crime writers
Scotland is currently dripping with talented crime writers, and this novel brings together 12 of them under the one roof. The writing team includes Chris...
Book review: Whiskies Galore – A Tour of Scotland’s Island Distilleries
With nearly 30 years of experience in and around the whisky industry, Ian Buxton is well-placed when it comes to going on a tour of...
Fishing season is now underway on the River Tay
The opening of the River Tay salmon fishing season took place at Meikleour on Monday this week. However, the 2018 season comes at a time...
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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...
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...
