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The freedom of a life in the countryside

Set in 1856, a young wife and her doctor husband have left the bustling city of Glasgow behind to live on the banks of Loch...

Medal of Scot who fought at Waterloo sold at auction

The medals of a Scots officer who fought at the Battle of Waterloo went under the hammer last week. They were sold by Dix Noonan...
Mothers's Milk by Sally Charlton (Photo: Robert McFadzean)

A festival of performance from the Conservatoire

It’s bold, brave and it’s back … four days of contemporary performance from some of the most exciting new artists in Scotland. Into the New...
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The Cheese Club – bringing a cheese and wine party home

Something that many of us have missed during the lockdowns of the past year is the chance to go out, and indulge in fine dining...
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Culloden’s 275th commemoration moves online

The National Trust for Scotland has shared its plans to reveal some of the latest historical and archaeological research to mark the 275th anniversary of...
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Ray Harryhausen exhibition reopens National Galleries of Scotland

The phased reopening of the National Galleries of Scotland will begin next month. And it will start with the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art...

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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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