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The Scottish newt is a natural born survivor

Around for a million years, adapted to land and sea, and with remarkable regenerative powers, the newt is a creature like no other. I have...

Greek mythology inspiration for tartan mosaics

Moira Dalgetty travelled the world as a journalist with Tass, the Soviet Union’s news agency, and American broadcaster CBS. But the inspiration for her business,...
Michael Urquhart (right)

Four whisky legends thanked for their work

Four whisky legends were singled out for special recognition at the opening dinner of the 20th Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival last night (Wednesday). The...
The Singer Story: Made in Clydebank features the story of the factory which even got it own train station (Photo: Angela Caitlin)

The story of an iconic Scottish business – Singer

The Singer sewing machine, international icon and a symbol of the Industrial Revolution, helped boost Scottish business and create the town of Clydebank. Over a...

New Tamdhu is in good spirits for festival

Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky has launched its second distillery exclusive limited edition Dalbeallie Dram at this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. The...

A life on the hills after rejecting city life

In the early 1990s, Jonny Turnbull packed in his job and bought the 7,500 acre Strone Estate in Argyll. Now, having passed it on to...


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