The search for the house of the soldier turned Quaker Lt. Colonel William Osburne 

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Fancy living here? Underground water tank in Scotland’s most sought-after seaside town hits the market

The Best of Blair: Top things to do and see at Blair Castle

Meet the woman on a mission to help save a rare breed of Scottish sheep from extinction

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The search for the house of the soldier turned Quaker Lt. Colonel William Osburne 

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Fiona Fleming explores the history of Quakers in Scotland and the life of Lt. Colonel William Osburne.   Beside a quiet back road on the...
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Review: W Lounge, Edinburgh

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I’ve had a few pleasant restaurant reviewing surprises recently, but few more than the new, surprisingly affordable W Lounge. So here’s my verdict:   What...
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Fancy living here? Underground water tank in Scotland’s most sought-after seaside town hits the market

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A B-listed water tank almost entirely underground in Scotland's most sought-after seaside town has hit the market. Dating back to 1905, The Heugh Water Tank,...
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The Best of Blair: Top things to do and see at Blair Castle

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Blair Castle, the ancestral seat of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl, has been their family home for 750 years, so there’s no shortage of...
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Meet the woman on a mission to help save a rare breed of Scottish sheep from extinction

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Meet the woman on a mission to help save a rare breed of Scottish sheep from extinction - by turning their fleeces into woollen scarves....
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Art exhibition from David Smith and Peter Davis to open at Strathearn Gallery

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Two Perspectives, a dual exhibition featuring renowned Scottish artists David Smith RSW and Peter Davis RSW is opening at Strathearn Gallery this month.  The exhibition...
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Spirit company makes green move to phase out whisky presentation boxes

Cask and Still | Food and Drink | Whisky
A spirits firm has made the bold move to phase out its presentation boxes and cartons from across its whisky brands to help it reach...
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Spirit of Speyside: One of the world’s largest whisky festivals launches preview of 2024 events

Cask and Still | Whisky
One of the world’s largest whisky festivals will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, as its programme of events was launched. The Spirit of Speyside...
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Superb Scottish whiskies for Burns Night celebrations

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We take a look at some superb Scottish whiskies you can enjoy for your Burns Night celebrations.   Tomatin – 12 Year Old single malt...
The Scotch whisky industry brought £7.1bn into the UK economy in 2022. A new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) also reveals the industry supports 66,000 jobs across the UK, of which 41,000 are in Scotland. The Scotch Whisky industry is now responsible for generating £3 in every £100 of Scotland’s total Gross Value Added (GVA), and is the second most productive sector in Scotland, ranked just behind energy including renewables. 'The Scotch Whisky industry has once again proven its economic significance to the UK domestically and on the world stage, and these figures highlight the importance of backing a key sector for productivity, exports and employment,' said Mark Kent, Chief Executive of the SWA. 'The past five years have been turbulent for our sector, as we faced retaliatory tariffs in the United States, in addition to the global pandemic and the knock-on economic pressures. 'The Scotch Whisky industry has remained resilient, with capital investment directed towards fulfilling our collective sustainability ambitions, creating world-class visitor attractions, and building more distilleries that will help boost jobs and growth. 'Ahead of the UK Spring Budget on 6 March and this year’s General Election, it is vital that the industry is supported by government so that businesses can continue to invest in the UK economy.' The report found that 75% of the total GVA of the Scotch Whisky industry is generated in Scotland, equal to £5.3bn annually – helped by legislation that requires all Scotch Whisky to be distilled and matured for at least three years in Scotland, and all Single Malt Scotch whisky to be bottled in Scotland. The report also found that the industry performs a crucial role in driving productivity across Scotland. The manufacturing of beverages in Scotland – dominated by Scotch – produces £273,000 GVA per employee.

Whisky galore: Scotch whisky industry brings £7.1bn into UK economy

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The Scotch whisky industry brought £7.1bn into the UK economy in 2022. A new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) also reveals the industry...
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The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news

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The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news. Once again it has been a huge year for...

Cask & Still: New issue out now with all the latest whisky news

Cask and Still | Food and Drink | Whisky News
The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news. Once again it has been a huge year for...
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