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The launch of #Dumbarton2020 in Dumbarton (Photo: Paul Chappells)

New festival to celebrate a Scottish river town

A new festival celebrating the history and heritage of a Scottish town is to be held later this year. The Dumbarton Festival, which will run...
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Scottish tapas at Auchrannie’s Eighteen69 is the perfect match

When push comes to shove, I'm not sure there's a world cuisine out there I dislike.  There's plenty for me still to try but so...

You can now virtually visit a Scottish castle

A Scottish castle has launched a 360 degree, virtual tour of the iconic castle and its magnificent grounds. Situated in the heart of Atholl Estates...
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Exhibition on show at House for an Art Lover

A Scots artist is currently exhibiting her work in Glasgow's House for an Art Lover. Esther Donaldson's solo exhibition Park Life is on show at...

Designs on success in creative Edinburgh

With its beautiful architecture, world heritage status, and world-class art galleries and museums, Edinburgh is a city which is truly steeped in creative history. Although...
An artist's impression of the plans for Stow Railway Station

Former station house plans take a step forward

Work is set to get underway to bring a former railway station house back into community use. Hawick builders James Swinton and Co have been...

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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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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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