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Getting to know Scotland’s gamekeepers

While they play an important part in the management activities of large areas of Scotland, little is known about the daily lives of gamekeepers and their attitudes,...

Poems and pictures celebrate Edinburgh

Aspects of Edinburgh is a book of poems which is seamlessly punctuated with delicate drawings by John Knight. Through Conn’s words and Knight’s images, they...
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Glasgow’s the place for affordable 5-star breaks

Glasgow has been named as the top location for an affordable 5-star break in January. With long gaps between pay days, post-Christmas debt and the...
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Band of brothers given support at sea

Scotland's world record attempt rowing brothers have been boosted by another set of siblings. Port Glasgow headquartered whisky packaging company McLaren Packaging, headed by brothers...

Scottish Pina Colada Pale Ale has landed in stores

Lidl has launched a brand-new Pina Colada Pale Ale, Large Hadron Colada, made right here in Scotland. Exclusively crafted for Lidl by 71 Brewing, the...
Karla Black's installation (Photo: Karla Black and Gautier Deblonde)

Fruitmarket Gallery to host dance, poetry and performance

The newest addition to the Scotland’s cultural landscape promises to be a transformation of one of Edinburgh’s leading contemporary art galleries. The Fruitmarket Gallery has...

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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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Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

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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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