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Rispond Lodge Estate.

Scottish coastal estate with incredible views to Orkney Isles and its own private island on sale

A Scottish coastal estate with incredible views to the Orkney Isles and its own private island has gone on the market for £1.5milion. Rispond Lodge...
Molly Hall has been clay pigeon shooting for just two years.

Strathallan shooting academy’s Molly Hall hopes to be top shot: ‘The Olympics is every athletes dream’

When Molly Hall is not studying for her A Level exams she is at the shooting range practising her clay pigeon shooting. It's a male...
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The Good Books, Caroline Eden: ‘My favourite place to read is on a quiet train, going anywhere’

Caroline Eden finds comfort away from the road in her basement Edinburgh kitchen. In her latest book she cooks recipes from her travels, reflects on...
Lily of the Valley, taken in Edinburgh. Credit: Charles Everitt

Scottish Nature Photography Awards: Winner Charles Everitt on Scotland’s botanical landscape

From delicate wildflowers to dramatic landscapes, this year’s Scottish Nature Photography Awards create timeless portraits of our picturesque wee nation. For this year’s winner Charles...
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Blademaker using laughing gas canisters and beach litter to make top quality eco friendly knives

As a former professional chef, Tim Westley knows how important having the right knife is. So it's not surprising his hand-forged knives – created from...
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Historic 19th century castle overlooking the River Tweed hits the market

A historic 19th century castle overlooking the River Tweed has gone on sale for £1.1 million. Castle Hills House, in Berwick Upon Tweed, has an...

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Scotch whisky firm becomes official sponsor of The Open

The Open is famous for its legendary Claret Jug trophy, but it will be tied to a Scots whisky for the next few years. Independent...
The Ardbeg Distillery on Islay

Plans to grow the Ardbeg Distillery on Islay are revealed

Multi-million pound plans to grow the Ardbeg Distillery in Islay have been revealed. Owned by The Glenmorangie Company, the development will see a new still...
Newcomer winners Carnegie Whisky Cellars

Carnegie Whisky Cellars bring prestigious award to Scotland for the first time

A Scottish bar has become the first in the country to win a prestigious drinks award. The Carnegie Whisky Cellars in Dornoch are delighted to...
Christian Svantesson wants to create the Single Malt Fund for whisky enthusiasts

World’s first regulated whisky fund taps into booming demand for liquid gold

Investors with a passion for liquid gold have an opportunity to invest in the world’s first regulated single malt whisky fund. Launched by Swedish whisky...
Karen Betts (Photo: Scotch Whisky Association)

Scotch Whisky Association puts grants back into Scotland’s communities

Fifteen initiatives fighting alcohol misuse in Scotland have been awarded support from the Scotch Whisky Action Fund. This is the fourth round of awards from...
Karen Betts (Photo: Scotch Whisky Association)

Scotch whisky industry was worth £4.36billion over the last 12 months

Scotland's global whisky exports have increased in volume and value over the past 12 months. HMRC data released by the Scotch Whisky Association shows that...