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Fantastic far reaching views from a modern family home

Oranjemond House is a beautifully appointed detached property with far reaching views over the Cromarty Firth and beyond. Strutt and Parker present to the market this...
Nicholson's Whisky Showcase takes place this month

A celebration of Robert Burns with whisky and fine food

Eight pubs in Edinburgh and another in Glasgow are getting ready to take part in a celebration of whisky. Launching on 15 January, Nicholson’s will...
Celtic Connections is marking 25 glorious years

Celtic Connections hits its silver anniversary with a host of stars

Britain's biggest winter music festival of its kind is being held in Glasgow - and it's just under a fortnight away. Celtic Connections celebrates its...
Rabbie, the musical on the life of Robert Burns

Robert Burns musical is coming to Edinburgh theatre

A musical celebrating the life of Scotland's national bard is coming to Edinburgh. Fresh from a record run in the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Captivate...
The weather vane is back on top of Selkirk's Sir Walter Scott Courthouse

Restoring the past at Sir Walter Scott’s old stamping ground

Repairs to an iconic Scottish building are continuing, following the re-installation of its weather vane. The refurbishment of the iconic Sir Walter Scott Courthouse steeple...
Calum Richardson, chef/owner of The Bay Fish & Chips in Stonehaven

Award-winning Scots chef looks to pass on his knowledge

An award-winning Scottish chef is hoping to help secure a future in the culinary industry for a youngster. Calum Richardson is mentoring Stonehaven's Mackie Academy...

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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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