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A historical celebration of all things Montrose

Bonnie Montrose is a poetry-and-song tribute to the lovely coastal town of Montrose on the Angus coast. The book was first published in 1899 by...

Glenmorangie Lecture takes place this week

This year’s Glenmorangie Lecture will be given by the internationally renowned jeweller and silversmith, Simone ten Hompel. Simone is the recipient of The Glenmorangie Commission...

Enamel 18th century Flora McDonald goes to auction

A rare mid-18th century English enamel bonbonnière representing Flora McDonald is going to auction later this month. Made in South Staffordshire, circa 1765, represents Bonnie...

Getting more from Scotland’s woodlands

Forestry professionals are set to share their expertise on how to boost the productivity of existing woodland. Organised through the Scottish Government’s Farm Advisory Service...
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Scots cask drink named World’s Best Flavoured Cider

Thistly Cross' Whisky Cask Cider has been voted the World's Best Flavoured Cider, winning gold in the World Cider Awards. Complimented on its balanced wood-influence,...
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A shortbread and gin recipe from Bake Off’s Ruby

2018 Great British Bake Off finalist Ruby Bhogal is working with The Old Curiosity Distillery in Edinburgh to bring back its popular Christmas gin. The...

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Ardbeg Smokiverse explores a new high gravity dimension

Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has unveiled Ardbeg Smokiverse - its new limited-edition release to mark Ardbeg Day 2025, which takes place on Saturday 31st May as the...
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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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