Tullibardine launches its latest limited edition bottling

Tullibardine have added The Murray 2008 as their tenth expression to the highly coveted Marquess Collection. This Limited Edition Highland single malt, distilled in 2008, has been matured in first-fill American oak casks and bottled at cask strength. The Marquess Collection, launched by the distillery in 2016, is a nod to famous historical figures who…

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Canadian PM hails Scots musician’s ‘astonishing feat’

One Scotsman and his dog have completed an epic 5000-mile rewilding trek across Canada. After a gruelling nine months on the road which began on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, 32-year Michael Yellowlees from Perthshire and his faithful Alaskan husky Luna have finally reached Canada’s Atlantic coast, having trekked right across the vast country…

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Luxury jewellers create a winter wonderland

Independent luxury jeweller, Laings, has transformed its Edinburgh showroom into a Christmas wonderland. It features traditional rich red and gold décor, to encourage its clients to treasure the time they have with loved ones and celebrate the magic of the festive season. Putting a focus on the gift of time, Laings has launched an in-store…

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Rare whiskies going under the hammer in Edinburgh

When it comes to the finest malt whiskies, there is rare – and very rare. The bottle of the Macallan Lalique 55-year-old to be offered at Bonhams Whisky sale in Edinburgh on Tuesday 7 December falls squarely into the latter category. Numbered 412 out of a limited edition of 420, the decanter comes in a…

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Storm Arwen takes its toll on NTS properties

Seal pups are among the casualties as Storm Arwen hit Scotland’s shores. As Scotland recovers from its first storm of the winter, conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland has shared details of the damage caused across many of its places around the country. The charity that cares for sites from Threave in Dumfries and…

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Double celebration for Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year

For a second time this year, Campbeltown-based Glen Scotia has been recognised for its whisky-making abilities after scooping another prestigious award. The distiller has been named the Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year at the Scottish Whisky Awards, an accolade it receives just seven months after being crowned as the ‘Best in Show’ at this…

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Flying turtle arrives at her new Scottish home

The Sea Life centre at Loch Lomond has become home to the UK’s first Olive Ridley sea turtle. Sea turtles are known to migrate many thousands of miles in their lifetime, but on 19 November 2021 the turtle named April embarked on a life-changing journey of more than 5000 miles – this time by plane.…

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Big Farmland Bird Count looking for volunteers

Scotland’s farmers, gamekeepers and land managers are being urged to get involved in the GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count and make a crucial difference to wildlife. Tthe Big Farmland Bird Count, organised by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), is encouraing land managers to support farmland birds and to highlight the hard work already…

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Whisky auction should raise £1.2million+ for charity

Port Glasgow based McLaren Packaging, a specialist supplier to the Scotch Whisky industry, is sponsoring the inaugural The Distillers One of One charity auction. The special event is taking place at Barnbougle Castle outside Edinburgh on Friday, December 3. Launched earlier this year, the Distillers One of One is a biennial series of auctions of…

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Loch Lomond Whiskies unveils collection of chocolates

Loch Lomond Whiskies has collaborated with an artisan chocolatier to release an assortment of limited-edition whisky-paired chocolates. The beautifully presented luxury truffles were handcrafted by Cocoa Ooze to pair perfectly with three 12 Year Old expressions by Loch Lomond Whiskies, each showcasing the flavour profiles of the distillery’s signature style of fruit, honey and soft…

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