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Collectable items go under the hammer next month

A number of quirky, unique items are coming up for sale at McTear's Auctioneers in Glasgow. The Clocks, Scientific and Musical Instruments auction it taking...

The essential guide for Scotland’s gardeners

This book is a compact colour guide of the largest survey of Scottish gardens ever mounted and the first such guidebook to all that Scotland...
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MasterChef winner ready to serve up a special Burns Night

A special Burns Supper is taking place in St Andrews later this month. Executive chef and MasterChef: The Professionals winner, Derek Johnstone, will be teaming...
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Burns Supper to support Doddie Weir’s foundation

More than 350 guests expected to attendLondon's biggest Burns Night, in support of the  My Name'5 Doddie Foundation . On Tuesday, January 25, global event...
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Burns Night range launched at supermarket

Scots food producers have been given a huge boost ahead of Burns Night. To help Scots mark one of the most celebrated days in the...
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Five great books to help you through winter

The dark nights are still here and the brightly-coloured lights are down. To brighten up our evenings, the Rare Birds Book Club is suggesting some...

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Scottish star Ewan McGregor to auction 150 bottles of whisky from his personal cask at Lochranza Distillery

Scottish star Ewan McGregor is set to auction 150 bottles of whisky from his own personal cask at Lochranza Distillery for charity. The rare 26...
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The Macallan releases rare 84 Year Old dram – its oldest ever whisky

The Macallan has released a rare 84 Year Old dram - the oldest whisky to come from the distillery. The whisky, from 1940, forms part...
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Charity founded by whisky writer Charlie Maclean helps bring clean water to nearly 2,000 after first year

A fledgling Scottish charity founded by iconic whisky writer Charlie Maclean has provided clean water for life to 1,847 Madagascans after just a year.  The...
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The Balvenie launches first in a trilogy of rare expressions

The Balvenie has launched the first in a trilogy of rare expressions that will form a new collecion to be released over three years. The...
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Beyoncé launches whisky after collaborating with a leading Scotch expert

Pop sensation Beyoncé has launched her own whisky, after collaborating with a leading Scotch expert. The star worked with Moët Hennessy, a subsidiary of LVMH,...
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Murray McDavid Whisky Unveils ULTRA collection

Renowned Scotch whisky brand Murray McDavid has introduced its most prestigious collection yet – ULTRA. The collection is a showcase of rare whiskies, each matured...

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