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Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction longlist

The Walter Scott Prizen for Historical Fiction has announced its 2020 longlist, along with the appointment of a new chair of judges. Katie Grant, who...

Overcoming her grief in the mountains

This beautifully candid memoir follows the life of Munroist, Sarah Jane Douglas, and her battle with grief. After losing her mother to cancer, Douglas finds...

Winners of Lantra Scotland’s ALBAS announced

The achievements of the country’s top land-based and aquaculture trainees were celebrated  at Lantra Scotland’s 18th and biggest ever learner of the year awards, the...
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Just over a week left to visit May Morris exhibition

The first-ever Scottish exhibition about the work of May Morris is closing next week. Being held at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh, Art & Life tells...
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Leading Scotswomen feature on Ask For More podcast

An inspirational podcast series featuring star-studded Scots are lining up for International Women’s Day 2020. The second series of the Ask For More podcast with...

Books explores Sir Walter Scott’s love of fishing

While on a tour of Scott’s glorious Abbotsford, Keith Harwood stumbled on the first hint of the writer’s life beyond poetry and literature, finding upon...

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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...
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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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