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Scottish gin industry hits a new milestone

The Scottish gin industry has hit a new landmark, as more than 250 gins currently in production across the land. The Gin Cooperative, a Scottish...
Runners will head to Arran this weekend

Two day adventure run is back for the second year

Runners will be heading to the Isle of Arran this weekend. Rat race Adventure Sports is back with the Ultra Tour of Arran (UTA), a...

Scottish myths and legends for children

East Lothian Folk Tales for Children weave the heritage of Scotland and storytelling together to tell some of the area's most mysterious myths and stories....
The Collège de Navarre, in Paris, where Crichton studied in 1577

The talented Mr Crichton – and his sad demise

With a dazzling intellect that won him fame across Europe, coupled with brilliant dancing, riding and duelling skills, there was never a man better named...

Craft brewery wins national Raise The Bar event

Edinburgh brewers Vault City have been named the only Scottish winners of We Are Beer’s annual Raise The Bar competition. Now in its second year,...

A Great Pyramid stone can be found in Edinburgh

The secrets of ancient Egypt are on show at National Museums Scotland. One of the highlights is the only casing stone from the Great Pyramid...

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Ardbeg Smokiverse explores a new high gravity dimension

Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has unveiled Ardbeg Smokiverse - its new limited-edition release to mark Ardbeg Day 2025, which takes place on Saturday 31st May as the...
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Glen Scotia reveals oldest ever whisky – a 50-year-old that’s the first edition in its new Elements series

Glen Scotia has unveiled a 50-year-old as the first edition in its new Elements of Campbeltown collection. The Elements of Campbeltown Collection takes inspiration from...
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The Macallan unveils single malts inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – including rare 46 Year Old

The Macallan has launched two single malts inspired by Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including a 46 Year Old whisky. Inspired by Mackintosh’s 1902 stained-glass...
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A Dram with Ben Curtis, The Single Cask: ‘Older doesn’t always mean better. It’s the cask that makes the whisky’

It has been a busy year for the team at The Single Cask as they opened up their new flagship bar in Singapore and expanded...
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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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