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Wild Wanderings: A Life Amongst Mountains

Phil Gribbon encompasses in a single book some of the most unbelievable stories lived during his 70 years of mountaineering in Wild Wanderings: A Life...

Schools to receive copy of new Iolaire book

Schools are being presented with a book which marks the worst maritime UK disaster, as its centenary approaches. As part of the Dìleab (Legacy) project,...

Celebrating the centenary of the Artists’ Town

A short documentary looking at 100 years of the work of artists in Kirkcudbright has been released online. Over the years, it has become know...

Joint statement hits back at anti-shooting activists

Countryside and wildlife organisations have appealed for the Scottish Government-led review into grouse moor management to be allowed to take its course in the interests...

Discovering the megalithic sites of the nation

This comprehensive guide to prehistoric sites in Britain and Ireland is unparalleled. Divided into the different regions of the area, every standing stone or chambered...

These clever canines can sniff out illegal goods

Illicit cigarettes have been found in Scotland with help from two four-legged friends. Thousands of illicit cigarettes have been uncovered by Highland Council’s Trading Standards...

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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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Skotch and Sketch at The Glasshouse, Edinburgh

Grant Dickie heads to a Skotch and Sketch workshop at The Glasshouse, in Edinburgh, to taste their latest dram and try his hand at sketching. ...
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The Macallan to open new fine dining restaurant on iconic estate

In 2021, The Glenturret Lalique became the first restaurant inside a distillery to achieve Michelin recognition. Just a few years later, it followed it up...
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Benbecula Distillery: Spirit flows through island distillery after 130-year-old whisky recipe revived

The first spirit has started to flow at Benbecula Distillery after an islander brought a 130-year-old recipe back to life.  Angus MacMillan always dreamed of...
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Rosebank Distillery: Sleeping giant Falkirk distillery reawakened after 30 years

Known as the sleeping giant of Scottish distilleries, the highly anticipated Rosebank Distillery has finally reawakened. After more than 30 years of closure, Ian Macleod...
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The Dalmore Luminary: Rare whisky sells for nearly £95,000 at auction

A bottle of Dalmore whisky has sold for nearly £95,000 at auction, encased in a glass sculpture which was hand polished for 500 hours. The...

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