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Lachlan, Jamie and Ewan MacLean are met by many well-wishers in Antigua. [Atlantic Campaigns]

An almighty roar for team BROAR

After over a month at sea, three Scottish brothers have set three World Records in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge – dubbed the toughest row...

Stars shine brightly in this Scots novel

Cameron Sparks’ life isn’t going to plan, in Bright Stars by Sophie Duffy. He and his wife have separated and he is being forced to...
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Help us find Scotland’s top distillery tour and whisky bar

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge - and we are looking for nominations  for the Whisky Bar of the...

Celtic Connections festival kicks off for 2020

Europe’s largest winter music festival, Celtic Connections 2020, begins today (Thursday 16 January) with 18 days of music on stages across Glasgow set to light...
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A Burns Supper with a rather different twist

A modern take on the Burns Supper is coming to The Ivy on the Square in Edinburgh. From Monday, 20 to Sunday, 26 January, the...
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Tapas Off for a new Burns Night celebration

Whisky masterclasses and Scottish 'Tapas Aff' have been unveiled ahead of Burns Night. Modern Scottish pub The Gate is hosting a ‘Tapas AFF’ (Scottish small...

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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...
Charlie Maclean.

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...
The Balvenie Fifty - Landscape bottle & drams

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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