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Charity air ambulance pilot’s crucial flights

Former military pilot John Stupart has flown helicopters for 17 years. He now works for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA), which saves the lives of...

The story of Britain’s most beautiful shortcut

The Crinal Canal runs across the Kintyre peninsula - and by 1854, 33,000 passengers had been transported along it. Marian Pallister explores the canal from...
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With James Bond writer, you only live twice

You know the name... you know the number - James Bond, 007. As the author of the James Bond novel Solo, William Boyd has shared...

Celebrating Scots produce is the key for chef Kevin

MasterChef quarter-finalist and executive chef Kevin Dalgleish talks about his favourite produce to work with at The Chester Hotel in Aberdeen. What’s your favourite March...
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10 men who highlighted Scotland’s pioneer spirit

Scotland has always been a trailblazing nation, with our people at the forefront of science, technology and art. Here, we highlight 10 Scots who established...

Exploring the Highland distilleries on a Vespa

After a successful tour of Tuscany by Vespa, Ben Birdsall has taken on the ultimate whisky tour - three weeks, one thousand miles and many...

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Scottish star Ewan McGregor to auction 150 bottles of whisky from his personal cask at Lochranza Distillery

Scottish star Ewan McGregor is set to auction 150 bottles of whisky from his own personal cask at Lochranza Distillery for charity. The rare 26...
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The Macallan releases rare 84 Year Old dram – its oldest ever whisky

The Macallan has released a rare 84 Year Old dram - the oldest whisky to come from the distillery. The whisky, from 1940, forms part...
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Charity founded by whisky writer Charlie Maclean helps bring clean water to nearly 2,000 after first year

A fledgling Scottish charity founded by iconic whisky writer Charlie Maclean has provided clean water for life to 1,847 Madagascans after just a year.  The...
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The Balvenie launches first in a trilogy of rare expressions

The Balvenie has launched the first in a trilogy of rare expressions that will form a new collecion to be released over three years. The...
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Beyoncé launches whisky after collaborating with a leading Scotch expert

Pop sensation Beyoncé has launched her own whisky, after collaborating with a leading Scotch expert. The star worked with Moët Hennessy, a subsidiary of LVMH,...
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Murray McDavid Whisky Unveils ULTRA collection

Renowned Scotch whisky brand Murray McDavid has introduced its most prestigious collection yet – ULTRA. The collection is a showcase of rare whiskies, each matured...

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