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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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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...
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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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