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Vin-Cru is a new wine bar for Glasgow

Two of Glasgow's most popular culinary institutions have teamed up to launch Vin-Cru - a brand new casual wine bar, set to open in Merchant...

Only In Scotland campaign bringing the nation to life

VisitScotland has today launched its latest marketing drive, Only in Scotland, which will shine a spotlight on the unique experiences the country has to offer...

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s Scotland

Written before the independence referendum, My Scotland, Our Britain is a highly personal account of Gordon Brown’s Scotland. Now, with a new afterword, the former...
John Whitehouse, deputy manager of Dryfemount Care Home in Lockerbie, who has thanked rapid response specialists ECO. Susan Robson, of Dryfemount Care Home in Lockerbie, with anti-virus sanitiser donated by ECO.

A book of bedtime stories for plants has been written

A book of short stories designed for 'plant parents' to read aloud to their houseplants to encourage growth has been released. With the UK continuing...

A blind wine tasting event is coming to Glasgow

Lidl is announcing the first ever ‘Wine Tasting in the Dark’ pop-up from a UK retailer – and it’s coming to Glasgow! Named Lidl Chateaux...
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Plans to bring whisky back to the Teacher’s building

The former Teacher's whisky building in Glasgow could be in line for a new lease of life, after plans were unveiled to transform it into...

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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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