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Jo Malone London pops up in Edinburgh for Christmas

The decidedly fabulous Jo Malone London immersive Christmas Special Pop Up has launched in St James Quarter in Edinburgh. Visitors can step through the entrance...
Baltersan Castle

Scottish castle visited by Robert Burns in line for £2 million restoration after being sold to new owner

A historic Scottish castle visited by Robert Burns could be in line for a major restoration after being sold to a new owner. Baltersan Castle is thought...
Burns and Freemasonry scholar Patrick Jamieson is
photographed at the museum in
The Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted
Masons of Scotland
in Edinburgh
which has a bust of Robert Burns.

Robert Burns links to freemasonry explored in new project

The University of Glasgow's Centre for Robert Burns Studies has appointed a dedicated scholar for a groundbreaking project examining the poet’s links to Freemasonry. The...
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Meet the couple leaving a lasting legacy for a rare tree species on Arran

A couple with a passion for the rare Arran Whitebeam has left a legacy for the island through their work to help save the native...
Paula Hawkins. Credit:  Kate Neil

Paula Hawkins to headline crime writing festival Granite Noir

Paula Hawkins and Nicci French are among the authors due to make headline appearances at crime writing festival Granite Noir. New York Times best sellers...
Emma Stead, Curator - Palace of
Holyroodhouse, in the new display of paintings
by Artemisia Gentileschi at the Palace of
Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

Rare Artemisia Gentileschi painting goes on display in Scotland for first time

A rare surviving painting by Artemisia Gentileschi, the greatest female artist of her generation, has gone on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. ...

WHISKY

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL DRINK

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...
Doddie Weir at the Annandale Distillery

Get your hands on an exclusive bottle of whisky and help rugby legend Doddie Weir

An exclusive bottle of whisky could be yours for just £1 - in a raffle to help a Scottish sporting legend. Anyone who supports Doddie...

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