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The Good Books, Elissa Soave: ‘I am very lucky I grew up surrounded by books’

Elissa Soave on the book she always recommends, what she's reading now, and the author who has inspired her.    The first book I remember...
Conservator Lynn McClean prepares the Arnish Moor Man's knitted bonnet. Credit: Duncan McClean

Personal belongings of young man buried in a peatbog on Isle of Lewis in 1700s to go on display

A well-preserved knitted bonnet and personal belongings of a young man who was buried in a peatbog on the Isle of Lewis in the 1700s...
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In a Nutshell: Calum Munro, Scorrybreac

Calum Munro may have recently appeared on the Great British Menu, but now his focus is back home in Skye on his own restaurant Scorrybreac...
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Bobby Cruickshank: The war hero turned golfing pro who became a legend of the game to be honoured in Scotland

He was a war hero turned golfing pro who is today considered a legend of the game in America. But the story of Bobby Cruickshank...
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Borders Art Fair: From painting to silversmithing at this year’s art event

From scenes of once-busy harbours to fine silverware decorated with delicate depictions of birds and animals, this week’s Borders Art Fair hosts a variety of...
Dr Elsa Panciroli with the Elgol dinosaur fossil. Credit Neil Hanna

Dinosaur fossil found 50 years ago finally extracted from base of cliff on Isle of Skye

A fossil that was first spotted more than 50 years ago has been extracted from the base of a cliff on the Isle of Skye...

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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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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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