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London Scottish House needs to raise £7million

Preserving the past to ensure a bright future is the aim for London Scottish House. Steeped in history, the London Scottish Regiment has a distinguished...

Scotland’s first Foraging Fortnight will take place

Foraging Fortnight, a brand-new festival taking place across five diverse regions of Scotland this autumn, has been announced. From coastal exploration to herbal wellness, wild...

Downtime with Scottish Rugby star Ruaridh Jackson

Scottish Rugby star Ruaridh Jackson may be best known for his skills on the pitch, but turning his hand to gin-making, he and his Garden...
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Exhibition will mark Scots Victorian adventurer

A pioneering Egyptologist to be celebrated at a new Scottish attraction. Annie Pirie Quibell – artist, academic and adventurer – always had the makings of...

A gripping whodunnit – with laughs on the way

If you are looking to settle down with a gripping whodunnit – and a good measure of comedy – the latest crime novel from Angus...

Gone but not forgotten – 10 lost Scottish stately homes

A surprising number of Scottish castles and mansions have fallen into disrepair or have vanished entirely.  Here are ten of the most magnifient of these...

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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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