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A celebration of field sports with fishing and shooting

Scotland has long had a love affair with sport. More famous as the birthplace of golf and for the popularity of sports like football and...
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A celebration of two famous artists at Dovecot

Dovecot has announced its summer programme celebrating the life and work of two great artists: Italian Renaissance artist, Raphael and twentieth century Scottish artist Alan...
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No fuss mash in seven different flavours from Scots farm

A potato farming family has created a range of fresh no-fuss mash available to buy direct from their farm on Scotland's East Coast. This spring,...

A Ray of light for new Scottish Dance Theatre work

Scottish Dance Theatre kick off their spring 2022 season with the world premiere of brand-new commission, Ray. The latest creation by Brussels-based choreographer Meytal Blanaru,...
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Full guest list revealed for Boswell Book Festival

The world’s only book festival dedicated to biography and memoir returns live to Dumfries House from 13-15 May 2022. Named in honour of the great...
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Burrell Collection reopens after major refurbishment

The Burrell Collection in Glasgow has opened to the public today after a major refurbishment, the charity Glasgow Life has confirmed. The A-listed home of...

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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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