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A rural gem that’s still close to the big cities

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Kirkfield Lodge is an attractive small holding in a rural location within commuting distance of Glasgow and Edinburgh.  This is a four-bedroom property, with dining...

Borders rugby legend Doddie Weir onhand for unveiling of new whisky

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Doddie Weir, the Borders rugby legend who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, was the guest of honour for the unveiling of the second...
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Carcrabank Hill Farm goes on the market

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Galbraith presents to the market Cacrabank Farm in Selkirk. This is an excellent hill farm with forestry potential extending to about 687.29 acres with cottage...
This image is FREE to use (first use) - Brick to the Past - Lego at Stirling Castle - Ava Green (8), from Broxburn, West Lothian, visits a brand new LEGO exhibition at Stirling Castle. The Jacobite Risings: The Fight for Britain’s Throne by Brick to the Past recreates key moments in Jacobite history in around one million LEGO bricks, including over 2000 individual soldiers from both sides of the conflict as well as depictions of several of Scotland’s historic buildings all in the shadow of the Cairngorms mountain range. The exhibition, mounted in the Queen’s Outer Hall of the Castle, is on display for the first time in Scotland and will run until 2nd February 2018 - for further information please see https://www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk/whatson/ or contact Claire Mullaney, Communications Officer, Historic Environment Scotland on 0131 668 8588 or 07881 512 379 or at Claire.Mullaney@hes.scot - picture by Donald MacLeod - 04.12.2017 - 07702 319 738 - clanmacleod@btinternet.com - www.donald-macleod.com

The plastic fantastic bringing Scottish history to life

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Over one million Lego bricks have been used to bring Scottish history to life. Visitors to Stirling Castle will be able to step back in...
WWW.IANGEORGESONPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UK Picture: Young Champion Holly MacLean UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 06.00am ON MONDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2017 Voting opens to decide the nation’s #ScotWord which will be revealed in the epic flaming finale of the Torchlight Procession at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay   Final shortlist of possible #ScotWords as decided by the young people of Scotland announced in national campaign to choose one word which best answers the question – ‘What makes you proud to live in Scotland’   Young people continue to lead the debate and now call for engagement across all generations as everyone in Scotland is encouraged to vote for their favourite #ScotWord in a public vote. Voting is now live via scotword.edinburghshogmanay.com The #ScotWord which wins the public vote will form the stunning culmination of the iconic Torchlight Procession launching Edinburgh’s Hogmanay to the world Edinburgh’s Hogmanay puts the young people of Scotland centre stage heralding the start of the Year of Young People 2018 IMAGE HERE   IMAGES AVAILABLE HERE What makes you proud to live in Scotland? #CULTURE #BRAW #WELCOME #HAME #ALIVE #DIVERSE #BONNIE Today, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay launched a nationwide vote to ask Scotland to choose its #ScotWord from these words which have been selected by the young people of Scotland.     Young people have been the driving force behind #ScotWord from the outset of the campaign and in this exciting final phase now lead in widening the discussion around Scottish pride and facilitating intergenerational debate in homes, communities and online as the call is issued to everyone in Scotland to campaign and vote for their favourite #ScotWord.    The vote is open until 17th December but the #ScotWord which wins the public vote won’t be revealed until the 30th December when it will form the stunning culmination of the iconic Torchlight Procession. This moment is set to launch Edinburgh’s Hogmanay to the world with a unique new image an

Voting opens to decide the nation’s #ScotWord

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has launched a nationwide vote to ask Scotland to choose its #ScotWord from a selection which have been made by the young people...

Performers are honoured at Scots Trad Music Awards

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The biggest and best names in Scots trad music were honoured at a glitzy award ceremony in Paisley on Saturday night. The MG ALBA Scots...
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A Dram with Stewart Bowman, Lochranza: ‘Whisky is not just about making something to drink. It’s about the people and the place, it’s a journey’

Cask and Still | Whisky
Lochranza distillery manager Stewart Bowman chats about his career in whisky, his favourite flavour profiles and what makes Lochranza and Arran whisky so special.  ...
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Ardbeg Smokiverse explores a new high gravity dimension

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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

Cask and Still | Food and Drink | Whisky
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

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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’

Cask and Still | 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

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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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