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Actor Russell Crowe reveals he is related to Scottish Jacobite
Actor Russell Crowe has revealed he is related to Scottish Jacobite Simon Fraser, the 11th Lord Lovat. The Gladiator star said he has been investigating...
Scotland’s part in the Cold War to be told in new exhibition
Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War will be explored in a new exhibition. Nearly 200 objects, many on display for the...
National Library buys first Broons annual after decade long search
The National Library of Scotland has bought a copy of the first ever Broons annual for its collection after a ten year search. The Broons...
Fleece from Dolly the sheep donated to National Museums Scotland
A fleece from Dolly the sheep has been donated to National Museums Scotland. The fleece, which recently appeared on the Antiques Roadshow, has been donated...
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GlenWyvis: World’s first fully community owned distillery offers whisky lovers chance to buy shares
In 2015, former Army Air Corps helicopter pilot John McKenzie decided to bring whisky back to Dingwall after a 90 year absence. His idea was...
Former Gordon & MacPhail chief Ian Urquhart dies following an illness
Scotch whisky legend Ian Urquhart has died aged 76. The Moray based businessman died peacefully on 15 March after an illness, with his family by...
Charles Maclean: Whisky writer launches new charity dram with his sons
Scotland's leading whisky writer Charles Maclean has launched a new dram - and every bottle sold will give at least one person clean water for...
Me and My Dram, Tom Kitchin: ‘You have to be in the right moment to enjoy whisky, that’s the magic of it’
Following a rocky start, celebrity chef Tom Kitchin has fostered an enduring love for whisky, finds Morag Bootland. He sits down with us for the latest...