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Second World War blockship Emerald Wing at Churchill Barrier 2 (Photo: Scapa Flow 2013 Marine Archaeology Survey / Paul Sharman)

Bid to protect scuttled Scapa Flow World War I wrecks

One hundred years ago, the German High Seas Fleet was scuttled at Scapa Flow on Orkney. Now, a century later, a consultation has been launched...
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Ten Scots places Clan Oliphant members must visit

Scots have been dispersed throughout the world - taking our names and culture with them. So many of us look into our roots, to find...

Taking his time to capture nature in its full beauty

To David Johnston, member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour, the north east is an artist’s paradise. Panoramic views of north eastern...
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The bad boys in our top 10 of Scots behaving badly

There's an old saying that women can’t resist bounders and cads. From Lord Byron to Hugh Grant's Daniel Cleaver in Bridget Jones' Diary, the bad...

A wonderful way to learn about the Hebrides

A Hebridean Alphabet is a unique book innovatively incorporated through alliterative text, whilst following adventures throughout the course of a typical day in the Hebrides....
The gin fayre will take place at the Mansfield Traquair

Fayre will mark International Scottish Gin Day

International Scottish Gin Day 2019 will be marked with a special fayre in the capital. Award winning events company No.18 and the organisers of the...

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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...
Charlie Maclean.

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...
The Balvenie Fifty - Landscape bottle & drams

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...
Ardnahoe x Skerryvore

Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore appointed global band ambassador at Ardnahoe Distillery

Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore has been appointed as the global band ambassador of Ardnahoe Distillery. The band are planning a series of special whisky sessions...

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