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Some exciting adventures set in the 1930s

The Gamekeeper's Son is a real boys’ own adventure book from the heart of 1930s Morayshire. This delightful set of mini stories recounts the upbringing...

The Scottish connections of beloved writer

Beatrix Potter and Scotland is a written summary of talks given by the Beatrix Potter Society at their international study conference in June 2014. This...
Rapscallion founder Gregor Leckie

A softly softly approach with drinks at the Fringe

A Scottish soft drinks firm is to be introduced to thousands at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Rapscallion, based in Glasgow, uses fresh fruit and the...

A fantastic book of living in the countryside

Never judge a book by its cover - but on this occasion we’re going to break the rules. This gorgeous front snap tells you everything...

An exciting new Scottish food partnership

Two prominent Scottish food brands have united in an exciting partnership. Butcher Donald Russell has announced a new collaboration with renowned local business and fellow...
The new Stack and Still restaurant at Silverburn

Stack and Still opens its second pancake place

Stack & Still, the UK’s largest urban pancake and licensed bar venue, has opened its new Glasgow Silverburn site to the public today. Stack &...

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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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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...
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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...
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Formula One Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc becomes new face of Scotch whisky Chivas Regal

F1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has become the new face of Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal. The partnership comes following news of the spirit company...
Speyside Tour with SMWS 2 & 3rd Nov 2017.
Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin
Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

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A Dram With Euan Campbell, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: ‘We’re pushing boundaries but respecting the heritage of this centuries old drink.’

Whisky drinkers all over the world have likely heard of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Since the whisky club was first formed in 1983, it...

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