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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...
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....
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...
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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...
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...
A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’
From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...
The Glen Grant releases its rarest ever whisky – a 65 Year Old with a £39,000 price tag
When James ‘The Major’ Grant inherited Speyside distillery the Glen Grant in 1872, he brought his affinity of plants, flowers and the natural world with...
