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Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, c 1667 - 1747. Jacobite. Artist Unknown, after William Hogarth, Bequeathed by William Findlay Watson 1886. National Galleries of Scotland..

Actor Russell Crowe reveals he is related to Scottish Jacobite

Actor Russell Crowe has revealed he is related to Scottish Jacobite Simon Fraser, the 11th Lord Lovat. The Gladiator star said he has been investigating...
Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament protest Blairgowrie, c.1983. All pictures credit: National Museums Scotland

Scotland’s part in the Cold War to be told in new exhibition

Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War will be explored in a new exhibition.  Nearly 200 objects, many on display for the...
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National Library buys first Broons annual after decade long search

The National Library of Scotland has bought a copy of the first ever Broons annual for its collection after a ten year search. The Broons...
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Scottish butcher creates ‘world’s first chocolate haggis’ for Burns Night

A Scottish butcher has released the world's first chocolate haggis ahead of Burns Night.  Simon Howie wanted to do something special ahead of the big...
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Fleece from Dolly the sheep donated to National Museums Scotland

A fleece from Dolly the sheep has been donated to National Museums Scotland. The fleece, which recently appeared on the Antiques Roadshow, has been donated...
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The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news

The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news. Once again it has been a huge year for...

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Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore appointed global band ambassador at Ardnahoe Distillery

Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore has been appointed as the global band ambassador of Ardnahoe Distillery. The band are planning a series of special whisky sessions...
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Skotch and Sketch at The Glasshouse, Edinburgh

Grant Dickie heads to a Skotch and Sketch workshop at The Glasshouse, in Edinburgh, to taste their latest dram and try his hand at sketching. ...
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The Macallan to open new fine dining restaurant on iconic estate

In 2021, The Glenturret Lalique became the first restaurant inside a distillery to achieve Michelin recognition. Just a few years later, it followed it up...
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Benbecula Distillery: Spirit flows through island distillery after 130-year-old whisky recipe revived

The first spirit has started to flow at Benbecula Distillery after an islander brought a 130-year-old recipe back to life.  Angus MacMillan always dreamed of...
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Rosebank Distillery: Sleeping giant Falkirk distillery reawakened after 30 years

Known as the sleeping giant of Scottish distilleries, the highly anticipated Rosebank Distillery has finally reawakened. After more than 30 years of closure, Ian Macleod...
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The Dalmore Luminary: Rare whisky sells for nearly £95,000 at auction

A bottle of Dalmore whisky has sold for nearly £95,000 at auction, encased in a glass sculpture which was hand polished for 500 hours. The...

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