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Those living in Argyll know how rich the area is in history and heritage, arts and crafts – but it’s still a secret to the area’s many visitors. Wander Argyll shows visitors just what skills and creativity there are in the area, with artists and craftmakers inspired by Argyll’s scenery, coast, rivers, islands, lochs and…

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10 fascinating facts about… Speyside

Speyside is a fantastic part of Scotland that is well worth a visit at any time of year. Think of the area, and you’ll automatically think of the area’s whisky industry. But there’s far more to it that just that – so we present 10 fascinating facts about Speyside. The river Spey is 107 miles…

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Two new whiskies from the Rock Island range

An award-winning Scotch whisky firm has announced two new releases under its Rock Island brand coupled with a new campaign. Douglas Laing & Co have revealed a limited edition Rock Island 21 Years Old release is available via specialist spirits retailers at an expected retail price of ÂŁ89. Just 4,200 bottles have been produced. Rock…

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Crime writer celebrates Scottish landscapes

Ordinarily known for her best-selling crime writing, Val McDermid has departed from her typical style, providing a unique take on the Scottish landscape. In My Scotland, she revisits the places she has known all her life, collating a lifetime of remarkable memories in one beautifully presented book. Relating tales in an eff ortless style, she…

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Monsters and more in a book for the wee ones

For a child, there’s nothing scarier than a story with monsters – but they always lose in the end. Lea Taylor has tapped into traditional Scots stories of our beasties, and written some new tales which will terrify and entertain children in equal measure. With stories like The Greedy Trows of Orkney and Kelpie Capers,…

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Add sparkle to your life and meet the designer

Scottish jewellery designer Sheila Fleet OBE will be hosting her next Meet the Designer event at her concession in Jenners Loch Lomond Shores at the end of this month. Sheila, one of Scotland’s leading designers and makers of precious jewellery, will be displaying her latest design Matrix Embrace. This collection will be available at her…

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Piping Live! on the search for people’s piping stories

Piping Live!, the Glasgow International Piping Festival, are asking fans from across the globe to submit their fondest piping memories. They are giving them chance to become part of the festival’s history and have their story printed on the official Piping Live! 2019 festival T-shirt, available to buy when the event returns from 10–18 August.…

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New writers given a chance to shine at festival

Aberdeen’s crime fiction festival, Granite Noir, will be back for a fourth year in 2020 – with plans already underway for the biggest and most ambitious event yet. Having established itself as one of Scotland’s signature literature festivals, Granite Noir has doubled its attendance levels since its inception in 2017. Each year, the Locals in…

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Spot our famous red squirrels in Wildlife Week

Nature lovers are being given the chance to spot Scotland’s beloved red squirrels this week. With acres of thick woodlands, luscious gardens and island charm aplenty, the National Trust for Scotland’s Brodick Castle on Arran is the perfect backdrop for a nature-loving day out. This Wildlife Week, 15-20 July, Brodick Country Park Rangers are running…

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Scotland’s Islands beautifully captured in print

Scotland’s incredible natural beauty is captured perfectly in the lavish Scotland’s Islands, which is so beautifully presented to the reader. The photography of island enthusiast Allan Wright is stunning and shows off places we may have visited, and indeed many places that most of us won’t have seen, capturing the soul of each area and…

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