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Separate the myths from the medieval truths

Chris Brown uniquely retells the captivating story of William Wallace’s life. William Wallace of Elderslie, younger son of a country knight, came to fame through...

Restaurant ready to serve up fresh oysters with wine

A Scots restaurant is welcoming The Oysterman back this month. Back by popular demand The Oysterman is back at Le Di-Vin wine bar on Friday,...

The perfect book for every Scottish kitchen

Sue Lawrence, author of Scottish Baking, has been described as 'arguably the greatest living Scottish cookery writer.' Written by Scottish journalist and food writer, this...
**THIS IMAGE IS UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL TUESDAY 6TH APRIL 2010**  Picture shows: (l-r) KAREN GILLAN as Amy Pond and MATT SMITH as the Doctor. Background the TARDIS and vortex. TX: BBC ONE Saturday 3rd April 2010

Scots star Karen Gillan to lead NYC Tartan Day Parade

Award-winning Scots actress Karen Gillan is to be the Grand Marshal of the 2022 New York City Tartan Day Parade. The popular Scottish-themed event, entering...
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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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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...
Speyside Tour with SMWS 2 & 3rd Nov 2017.
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Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

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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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