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New owners for the Whitehouse Restaurant

The award-winning Whitehouse Restaurant in Lochaber is re-opening under new ownership. The Whitehouse Restaurant in Lochaline has recently been sold to new owners Chris and...

Celebrating a painter in a windswept Scots village

Joan Eardley’s paintings of Catterline, a place she first visited in 1951 and subsequently made her home, are among her best-loved works. But this is...

The Clanlands Almanac is a celebration of Scotland

Outlander fans can breathe a sigh of relief. That’s right, actors Heughan and McTavish have gifted their devoted fan base another cornucopia of all things...

A unique Gaelic Festival coming to Tighnabruaich

Tighnabruaich is hosting a unique Gaelic Festival as part of International Gaelic Week and the Year of Storytelling. Taking place on March 26, this will...

A novel with a difference from Denzil Meyrick

If you’ve previously enjoyed Denzil Meyrick’s trademark Tartan Noir, expect a rather gentler read here. Following on from A Large Measure of Snow, we return...
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Lochlea Distillery launches first seasonally inspired expression

Independently-owned Lochlea Distillery is launching the first in an annual limited edition series of whiskies inspired by the changing seasons at Lochlea Farm. Sowing Edition,...

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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’

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

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

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

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’

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

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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