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Success of hit TV show Outlander to be explored at Glasgow conference

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It is a global phenomenon of love across the centuries that has brought the scenery of Scotland to a worldwide audience. But now the success...
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Whisky news round up: Gleneagles new range and more

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Ahead of their centenary, world renowned Gleneagles Hotel is set to release their Pursuits whisky range. The hotel has sourced casks from four distinguished Scottish...
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Rare etchings by renowned artist John Byrne on display at Glasgow art fair

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More than 1,000 pieces of artwork will be displayed at a Glasgow art fair - including rare etchings by renowned Scottish playwright and artist John...

Rare Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh’s New Town hits the market

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A Georgian townhouse that lies within a UNESCO World Heritage Site has gone on the market for nearly £2.5million. Buyers have a rare opportunity to...
FREE PICTURE: Book Sale Launch for Christian Aid Scotland, Edinburgh, Thur 11/05/2023: Scotland’s biggest charity book sale opens its’ doors this weekend, Edinburgh : Scotland’s largest and oldest charity book sale opens on Saturday (13 May 2023, 10am to 4pm) at St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church for its 51st year.  Thousands of books in every genre will be available to browse and buy. Pictured is Scottish writer James Robertson - Patron of this year’s book sale and author of The Testament Of Gideon Mack which is currently one of the the texts studied by students sitting National 5 English exams. This year’s sale Patron is James Robertson, award-winning Scottish author and co-founder of Itchy Coo, the Leith-based publishing house specialising in Scots language books for children and young adults.  One of Robertson’s books, “The Testament of Gideon Mack”, was long listed for the Booker Prize and is currently one of the texts studied by school pupils sitting National 5 English exams. More information in accompanying Press Release or from: Jo Dallas, media officer at Christian Aid Scotland - 07778 109 541- JDallas@christian-aid.org Photography for Christian Aid Scotland from: Colin Hattersley Photography - www.colinhattersley.com - cphattersley@gmail.com - 07974 957 388.

First edition James Robertson novel up for grabs at charity book sale

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Scotland’s largest charity book sale opens this weekend - with highlights including a first edition of James Robertson’s Booker Prize listed novel. The sale, which...
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Medieval coin unearthed by amateur metal detectorist on show

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A rare medieval coin recently unearthed by an amateur metal detectorist has gone on show. The silver penny depicting Malcolm IV of Scotland is being...
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SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL DRINK

Since its humble beginnings nearly ten years ago, the distillery has generated £50,000 for the local community.

GlenWyvis: World’s first fully community owned distillery offers whisky lovers chance to buy shares

Cask and Still | Food and Drink | Whisky
In 2015, former Army Air Corps helicopter pilot John McKenzie decided to bring whisky back to Dingwall after a 90 year absence. His idea was...
HRH Prince Charles with Ian Urquhart Signing First Cask at Benromach.

Former Gordon & MacPhail chief Ian Urquhart dies following an illness

Cask and Still | Whisky
Scotch whisky legend Ian Urquhart has died aged 76. The Moray based businessman died peacefully on 15 March after an illness, with his family by...
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Charles Maclean: Whisky writer launches new charity dram with his sons

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Scotland's leading whisky writer Charles Maclean has launched a new dram - and every bottle sold will give at least one person clean water for...
Chef Tom Kitchin. Credit Marc Miller

Me and My Dram, Tom Kitchin: ‘You have to be in the right moment to enjoy whisky, that’s the magic of it’

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Following a rocky start, celebrity chef Tom Kitchin has fostered an enduring love for whisky, finds Morag Bootland. He sits down with us for the latest...
The first legal dram from the Outer Hebridean Isle of Harris, The Hearach offers an elegant single malt, with fruit and floral notes and a long, slightly smoky, finish.

Isle of Harris: Distillery releases four new batches of the long awaited Hearach whisky

Cask and Still | Whisky
Last year the first batches of the long awaited Isle of Harris whisky sold out in less than five hours – after more than 25,000...
Rosebank Distillery.

Rosebank Distillery: ‘King of the Lowlands’ ready to re-open with 100-year-old mill still used in whisky production

Cask and Still | Food and Drink | Whisky
It was closed three decades ago in 1993, but now the ‘King of the Lowlands’, Rosebank Distillery is to reopen.  The historic distillery has been...
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