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Foreign coin donated to Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance worth more than £1,000
Christmas came early for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance after a foreign coin deposited in one of their collection cans turned out to be worth more...

Poet Liz Lochhead recognised with a lifetime achievement award
Poet and playwright Liz Lochhead, who championed the Scots language for decades, has been recognised with a lifetime achievement award. Born in Motherwell in 1947,...

Darren Woodhead opens solo show at Scottish Ornithologists’ Club
Darren Woodhead's winter’s exhibition at the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club has opened. In his latest solo show, Darren presents new watercolours inspired by the abundant wildlife...

University of St Andrews most Instagrammable filming location from The Crown
The University of St Andrews is Scotland’s most Instagram-worthy filming location from hit Netflix TV show The Crown. Research analysed more than 67,000 Instagram posts...
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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...

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...

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...

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...