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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...
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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...
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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. ...

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Spirit of Speyside: One of the world’s largest whisky festivals launches preview of 2024 events

One of the world’s largest whisky festivals will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, as its programme of events was launched. The Spirit of Speyside...
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Superb Scottish whiskies for Burns Night celebrations

We take a look at some superb Scottish whiskies you can enjoy for your Burns Night celebrations.   Tomatin – 12 Year Old single malt...
The Scotch whisky industry brought £7.1bn into the UK economy in 2022.

A new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) also reveals the industry supports 66,000 jobs across the UK, of which 41,000 are in Scotland.

The Scotch Whisky industry is now responsible for generating £3 in every £100 of Scotland’s total Gross Value Added (GVA), and is the second most productive sector in Scotland, ranked just behind energy including renewables.

'The Scotch Whisky industry has once again proven its economic significance to the UK domestically and on the world stage, and these figures highlight the importance of backing a key sector for productivity, exports and employment,' said Mark Kent, Chief Executive of the SWA.

'The past five years have been turbulent for our sector, as we faced retaliatory tariffs in the United States, in addition to the global pandemic and the knock-on economic pressures.

'The Scotch Whisky industry has remained resilient, with capital investment directed towards fulfilling our collective sustainability ambitions, creating world-class visitor attractions, and building more distilleries that will help boost jobs and growth.

'Ahead of the UK Spring Budget on 6 March and this year’s General Election, it is vital that the industry is supported by government so that businesses can continue to invest in the UK economy.'

The report found that 75% of the total GVA of the Scotch Whisky industry is generated in Scotland, equal to £5.3bn annually – helped by legislation that requires all Scotch Whisky to be distilled and matured for at least three years in Scotland, and all Single Malt Scotch whisky to be bottled in Scotland.

The report also found that the industry performs a crucial role in driving productivity across Scotland.

The manufacturing of beverages in Scotland – dominated by Scotch – produces £273,000 GVA per employee.

Whisky galore: Scotch whisky industry brings £7.1bn into UK economy

The Scotch whisky industry brought £7.1bn into the UK economy in 2022. A new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) also reveals the industry...
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The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news

The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news. Once again it has been a huge year for...

Cask & Still: New issue out now with all the latest whisky news

The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news. Once again it has been a huge year for...
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King Charles birthday whisky released by Balmoral Castle at £3,200 per bottle

A special edition whisky in honour of King Charles’ 75th birthday has been released by Balmoral Castle and Estate. The rare whisky is 45-year-old single...

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