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Mar Lodge Estate celebrates status as largest national nature reserve on TV show

The Mar Lodge Estate will celebrate becoming the UK’s largest nature reserve this weekend. BBC Countryfile presenter Joe Crowley helps mark the National Trust for...

Confidence returns to Aberdeenshire property market

House sales in Aberdeen continue to show signs of improvement, with good quality family homes in Royal Deeside and Donside in particular remaining ever popular,...

Scotland’s natural game larder celebrates those famous grouse

Scotland's natural game larder is being celebrated as part of Great British Game Week. Running until November 26, grouse is a popular addition to the...

Mackie’s embraces UK trend for premium ice cream

Latest figures have revealed that Mackie's of Scotland has enjoyed significant growth south of the border - as the market for higher quality produce expands....

The last post sounds as Military Tattoo is axed

This year's Highland Military Tattoo will be the last, after the organisers decided to axe it. The board of The Highland Military Tattoo have taken...
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Shetland bringing its fine food and drink to the world with new website

Shetland, the most northerly point of the UK, is to promote its food and drink offering to the world through a new interactive website which...

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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...
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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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