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Faces of Edinburgh: We find out what people love about the Scottish capital

‘This is a city of shifting light, of changing skies, of sudden vistas. A city so beautiful it breaks the heart again and again,’ Alexander...
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Life With a horologist: ‘In watchmaking you can’t cut corners or learn things overnight, it takes time’

Laings watchmaker Annika Leppala on following in her grandfather's footsteps as a horologist, learning the art of patience in a world full of immediacy and...
The Broch on the Isle of Harris has been named Scotland's Greatest Escape.

The Broch: Drystone home on Harris inspired by Iron Age named Scotland’s Greatest Escape

A drystone home on the Isle of Harris, inspired by the Iron Age, has been named Scotland's Greatest Escape. Situated on the Borve Lodge Estate,...
Melissa Curran helps care for Pollok Country Park's herd of 73 Highland Cows.

Life With Pollok Country Park: ‘I have the joy of working with one of the best known cattle breeds in the world’

Fourteen years ago Melissa Curran was a city girl who had never been around cattle. Now, an assistant livestock supervisor, she helps care for Pollok...
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Photo Essay: Dundee’s heritage and nature

Dundee Heritage Trust will host the latest International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition, at Verdant Works Museum this year. Alongside IGPOTY Exhibition 17, images...
Cal Major has travelled 800 miles around Scotland’s wild coast on a paddleboard.

Life With Cal Major: ‘I look forward to the day I look out my window in the Highlands and see dolphins and whales’

Adventurer, vet and ocean advocate Cal Major has travelled 800 miles around Scotland’s wild coast on a paddleboard. Along the way, she made shocking discoveries,...

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Groundbreaking project to help decarbonise Scotch Whisky industry

Plans for a groundbreaking project to help decarbonise the Scotch Whisky industry have been announced - saving 25,000 tonnes of carbon each year. The £45m...

Whisky expert shares his top tips for investing

Whisky has been revealed as the most profitable luxury item to invest in, according to new research. Here, House of Bruar whisky expert Martin Homola...
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Whisky news round up: Gleneagles new range and more

Ahead of their centenary, world renowned Gleneagles Hotel is set to release their Pursuits whisky range. The hotel has sourced casks from four distinguished Scottish...
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Whisky news round-up: Gavin Hastings and more

Peter Ranscombe presents his final whisky news round-up. RUGBY legend Gavin Hastings has launched two limited-edition single malt whiskies to raise money for Hearts &...
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Whisky news round-up: James Cosmo, The Nose, and more

Peter Ranscombe rounds-up the latest whisky news from Scotland. ACTOR James Cosmo has teamed up with Annandale distillery to create a blend called "Storyman". The...

Whisky news round-up: coronation special

Peter Ranscombe rounds-up the latest coronation news from Scotch whisky brands. SCOTLAND'S whisky distilleries are gearing up for the coronation with a raft of new...