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Lest We Forget our war heroes and the poppy makers

When visiting Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory in Edinburgh a few weeks before Remembrance Day, it would be easy to expect a flurry of activity with...

Peploe’s Tulips in a Chinese Vase heads art auction

A bright, sunny work by the major Scottish Colourist, Samuel Peploe leads Bonhams 19th and 20th Century Pictures Sale in Edinburgh later this month. Taking...

Seafood and lamb help crown surf ‘n’ turf champion

The head chef from an Aberdeenshire restaurant has triumphed in the Scotch Lamb PGI Surf ‘n’ Turf Chef of the Year competition. Ross Cochrane,  from The...

Ardkinglas: The Biography of a Highland Estate

In her third book, Ardkinglas: The Biography of a Highland Estate, Christina Noble returns home to explore her roots. The story begins in 1905, when...

Dundee set for North Hop food and drink festival

A popular Scottish themed food and drink festival is preparing to take up residence inside a giant pop-up marquee at Apex City Hotel in Dundee...
Old Curiosity Gin co-founder Hamish Martin at The Balmoral Hotel

Old Curiosity Gin will be in the pink this Christmas

Luxury gin brand Old Curiosity will be in the pink this Christmas with its first, colour-changing festive gin. Rather than the classic Christmas reds, this...

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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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