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Beloved STILL sculpture by renowned Scottish sculptor Rob Mulholland returned to Loch Earn

The beloved STILL sculpture, created by renowned Scottish sculptor and environmental artist Rob Mulholland, has returned to the waters of Loch Earn.  Positioned serenely in the...
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The 5 best gardens in Scotland to visit this Spring

Us Scots are a nation of gardeners. But whether you’re green-fingered or just enjoy smelling the roses, there is no doubt we have some of...
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Knife from 1800s discovered under ground at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

A large turf knife thought to date back to the 1800s has been discovered under the ground at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. The...
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Tiny uninhabited Scottish island hits the market for just £125,000 – and has views towards Ben Nevis

A tiny Scottish island stretching nearly 10 acres is on the market for just £125,000, with views to the north towards Ben Nevis, Mull and...
Debbie Reid - Visitor Services Manager at Hugh Miller's Birthplace Cottage & Museum. Credit: Alison White Photography

Long lost ring with links to Victorian era Scottish geologist Hugh Miller found on beach in South Africa

A long-lost ring with links to the Victorian era Scottish geologist Hugh Miller is going on display after it was discovered on a beach in...
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Eight hour choral extravaganza of universal prayer to open Edinburgh International Festival

An eight-hour choral extravaganza of a universal prayer is to open the Edinburgh International Festival at the Usher Hall this year, it has been announced....

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Glenmorangie opens the doors to its home

HIGHLAND malt Glenmorangie has thrown open the doors to its spiritual home for a new "whisky discovery experience". Glenmorangie House, which sits about 18 miles...

Wee Smoky – a whisky for people who don’t like whisky

WHISKY industry veteran Rory Gammell has launched a bottle of Scotch - for people who don't like whisky. Wee Smoky is made by ageing single...

Alexander McCall Smith blends whisky with words

AUTHOR Alexander McCall Smith will host a reading tomorrow on  The Malt Whisky Trail Instagram channel as part of Book Week Scotland. The writer, who...

Local landmarks inspire Kingsbarns’ whisky names

KINGSBARNS, the family-owned distillery in Fife, has today unveiled its latest whisky – Balcomie. Matured in American oak butts that previously held oloroso sherry, the...

Scotland’s first ‘vertical distillery’ takes shape

CONSTRUCTION has begun at Scotland's first "vertical distillery". Foundations have been laid for the £12 million Port of Leith distillery. The site sits next door...

A very special whisky – from The Wine Society

Peter Ranscombe tastes the first whisky from the society's reserve cask selection. WITH a name like "The Wine Society", it may not be the first...

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