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Celebrating the Great Tapestry of Scotland

This attractive book celebrates the creation of The Great Tapestry of Scotland, an outstanding piece of art bringing together over a thousand stitchers from across...
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A trip to remember: eating and drinking my way around the South of Scotland

As we approach the end of February, the good intentions folk set out in the new year might have all but dried up.  While I...
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A lochside home that’s perfect for a family

An immaculately presented home with a spectacular loch frontage and direct beach access is now for sale. Presented by Robb Residential, Waterside Cottage externally is...

Survey wants farmers’ views on animal welfare

Researchers from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are launching a survey for farmers to get to the heart of the debate about what makes farm animals...

Supermarket boost for Scots seafood firm

Leading Scottish seafood company, Loch Fyne Oysters, has been given a boost after expanding its supermarket deal with Waitrose & Partners. Salmon lovers will now...
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A year as the ethical carnivore comes full circle

Louise Gray looks back at what she learned in a year only eating animals she had killed herself. The stag was lying down, his face...

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Ardbeg Smokiverse explores a new high gravity dimension

Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has unveiled Ardbeg Smokiverse - its new limited-edition release to mark Ardbeg Day 2025, which takes place on Saturday 31st May as the...
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Glen Scotia reveals oldest ever whisky – a 50-year-old that’s the first edition in its new Elements series

Glen Scotia has unveiled a 50-year-old as the first edition in its new Elements of Campbeltown collection. The Elements of Campbeltown Collection takes inspiration from...
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The Macallan unveils single malts inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – including rare 46 Year Old

The Macallan has launched two single malts inspired by Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including a 46 Year Old whisky. Inspired by Mackintosh’s 1902 stained-glass...
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A Dram with Ben Curtis, The Single Cask: ‘Older doesn’t always mean better. It’s the cask that makes the whisky’

It has been a busy year for the team at The Single Cask as they opened up their new flagship bar in Singapore and expanded...
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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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