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Interest in St Andrew’s Day is growing globally

Interest in Scotland's patron saint's national day is on the increase. Data provider SEMrush has been analaysing online searches, and finds that interest in Scotland...

When gambling debts lead to a kidnapping

Middle-class parents Victoria and Nicholas Foulkes are distraught when their children are kidnapped against Nicholas’ gambling debts. Penniless and desperate, the couple turn to crime...
The Ski Lodge has opened in St Andrews at The Adamson

Alpine chalet Ski Lodge opens in St Andrews

Failed to get your ski trip booked this winter? The Adamson in St Andrews is offering après ski without even leaving the country. The winter...
Tasty cakes at the Contini Scottish Cafe and Restaurant at the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh.

Schoolgirl crowned Scotland’s best home baker

A schoolgirl has been crowned Scotland’s finest home baker. The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh has named 14-year-old Grace...

One of Scotland’s oldest books to go on show

One of the first ever works to be printed in Scotland will go on display at the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall on...
Leonardo da Vinci, The cardiovascular system and principal organs of a woman, c.1509-10 (Photo: Royal Collection Trust / Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)

No need to crack the Da Vinci code to see his art

The largest-ever display of Leonardo da Vinci works in Scotland opens at The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse tomorrow (Thursday). Leonardo da Vinci: A Life...

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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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