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Ceilidh events will help connect Scots with nature

Scotland’s National Nature Reserves are special places to visit at any time of the year. However, this summer there is an extra attraction. Scottish Natural...

The general who led an incredibly military career

General Sir Ralph Abercromby led an extraordinary life - he twice served as an MP, was appointed governor of Trinidad, Commander-in-Chief of Ireland. He was...

Acceptable in the 80s – new exhibitions launch

A multimedia celebration of Scotland in the 80s is coming to Glasgow and Edinburgh. Back to the future: 1979–1989 – the National Library of Scotland’s...
Scottish Land Commission CEO, Hamish Trench

Discussions on scale and concentration of land ownership

Scottish Land Commission CEO, Hamish Trench, looks at the discussions and engagement following publication of the Commission’s report on scale and concentration of land ownership....
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City prepares for Inverness Highland Games and gala

This weekend will see the Inverness Highland Games & Gala festivities take place at Bught Park. Building work is now well underway on the giant...

Booklet helps keep Gaelic place names alive

A new bilingual booklet has been created by Scottish Natural Heritage that features 300 Eriskay place-names. This booklet is a Gaelic and English guide produced...

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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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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