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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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