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Fruity infusions arrive for the summer months

A Scottish independent whole leaf tea company have just launched their brand new limited edition summer blends – Watermelon Burst and Rhubarb Rocks. Based in...
Louise McVey created this sculpture as part of Wander Argyll

Culture, heritage and arts as you Wander Argyll

Argyll and the Isles are renowned for spectacular scenery and coastline. Now a new campaign is being launched to showcase its diverse array of culture,...

Scotland’s connections to the Windrush revealed

SS Empire Windrush’s connections to Scotland are revealed in new book. On 22 June 1948 newsreels captured the disembarkation of 1,027 passengers from the Windrush’s...
This year's Midsummer Beer Happening is the 10th in Stonehaven

Cheers for the beers as event marks a decade

It’s all hands to the pumps as Scotland’s biggest summer beer festival kicks off its 10th anniversary celebrations from tomorrow. The Midsummer Beer Happening in...

Your chance to make a splash in Loch Lomond

Scots looking for a new challenge are being invited to Go Swim Loch Lomond – a new open water event for Scotland Durty Events, organisers...

A satirical look at what we value in modern culture

The Brilliant & Forever is an unusual novel draws the reader through its satirical looking glass into a recognisable but not-quite-familiar world. On a small...

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Ardnahoe x Skerryvore

Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore appointed global band ambassador at Ardnahoe Distillery

Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore has been appointed as the global band ambassador of Ardnahoe Distillery. The band are planning a series of special whisky sessions...
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Skotch and Sketch at The Glasshouse, Edinburgh

Grant Dickie heads to a Skotch and Sketch workshop at The Glasshouse, in Edinburgh, to taste their latest dram and try his hand at sketching. ...
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The Macallan to open new fine dining restaurant on iconic estate

In 2021, The Glenturret Lalique became the first restaurant inside a distillery to achieve Michelin recognition. Just a few years later, it followed it up...
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Benbecula Distillery: Spirit flows through island distillery after 130-year-old whisky recipe revived

The first spirit has started to flow at Benbecula Distillery after an islander brought a 130-year-old recipe back to life.  Angus MacMillan always dreamed of...
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Rosebank Distillery: Sleeping giant Falkirk distillery reawakened after 30 years

Known as the sleeping giant of Scottish distilleries, the highly anticipated Rosebank Distillery has finally reawakened. After more than 30 years of closure, Ian Macleod...
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The Dalmore Luminary: Rare whisky sells for nearly £95,000 at auction

A bottle of Dalmore whisky has sold for nearly £95,000 at auction, encased in a glass sculpture which was hand polished for 500 hours. The...

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