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Scotch whiskies going under the hammer

A number of Scotch whiskies sold for more than their expected prices at auction in Glasgow. McTear’s Gallery, based at the Meiklewood Gate Auction Galleries...

Fantastic facts ahead of National Drink Beer Day

It's National Drink Beer Day this Saturday and to celebrate we’ve compiled a list of facts about one of our favourite drinks. 1. In ancient...
Professor George Fleming, chair of The Board of Trustees, John Mather Trust

Arts legacy supports the Conservatoire

The legacy of a business visionary and philanthropist with a lifelong passion for the arts is to support Scotland’s national conservatoire. The John Mather Trust...
The proposed ground floor layout of Inverness Castle (Photo: LDN Architects)

Inverness Castle transformation plans revealed

Plans to transform Inverness Castle into a new tourist attraction have been unveiled. The Highland Council has announced further details about its plans for the...
With a Paolozzi sculpture are John Mackie (right), director of Lyon & Turnbull and Marchmont House owner Hugo Burge  (Photo: Colin Hattersley)

A celebration of fine Scottish sculpture

A celebration of Scotland’s finest modern sculpture is taking place at Marchmont House. Top Scottish artists and other champions of visual art will be attending,...

A handy guide to Scotland’s spiritual background

The Traveller's Guide to Sacred Scotland is a user-friendly guide to early Scottish settlements: from the Neolithic Age of cupmarked stones to the tired remains...

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Ewan McGregor and Colin McGregor.

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,...
ULTRA Launch 2

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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