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Scot’s persistence led to talking book recording

A Scot's persistence has resulted in RNIB Scotland recording an audio version of a favourite book. Aberdour resident Matthew Nicholson (25), a wheelchair user, has...
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Big Burns Supper is a huge international draw

Big Burns Supper 2020 is celebrating another wildly successful Burns bash after the ninth edition of the Festival close in Dumfries. Audience numbers were up...
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A celebration of an unsung arts and crafts heroine

The first-ever Scottish exhibition about the work of May Morris is currently taking place. Being held at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh, Art & Life tells...

Flaming Lips to headline Scottish festival

The line-up for the final day at Glasgow’s Playground Festival 2020 has been announced. American rock band, The Flaming Lips will be supported by reggae...

Farmers demonstrate ‘who dares wins’ spirit

A shepherdess who swapped city life for the countryside, an entrepreneur who created an outdoor centre on poor quality farmland and a gin producer, will...

Festival sell out comes to Scotland on UK tour

Glasgow's Tron Theatre is to play host to a festival that had a sold out run at the Edinburgh Festival. The Political History of Smack...

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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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