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A taste of Skye for Gleneagles afternoon tea

Gleneagles has announced that its series of bespoke afternoon teas is to continue. Celebrated chef, food writer and owner of award-winning Kinloch Lodge, Lady Claire...
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Young farmers’ woolly thinking art is a real winner

Bale art depicting a colourful scene of shepherds and their sheep has been declared the best in Scotland after winning a national competition for young...
In Scotland, it is illegal for a boy under the age of ten to see a naked mannequin

10 ridiculous Scottish laws you won’t believe

Who knew Scotland was harbouring such a history of strange and archaic laws? We've all heard rumours about it being illegal to parade cows down...
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Nautical But Nice for first late V&A Dundee event

Tickets for the V&A Dundee’s first Tay Late afterhours event have gone on sale today. Nautical but Nice is an Ocean Liners inspired museum-wide evening...

Family history and the story of a beautiful home

In this gorgeous book written by the current Duke of Buccleuch, the true beauty of the Bowhill House and the intriguing history of the family...

Scottish firm scores at British Food Awards

A Scottish firm has been highly commended at the Great British Food Awards for its garlic mayonnaise. The awards celebrate the best small artisan producers...

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Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route

Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route.  The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...
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Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases two new Taiwanese whiskies

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two new Taiwanese whiskies. The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese...
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A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’

From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...
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The Glen Grant releases its rarest ever whisky – a 65 Year Old with a £39,000 price tag

When James ‘The Major’ Grant inherited Speyside distillery the Glen Grant in 1872, he brought his affinity of plants, flowers and the natural world with...
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Formula One Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc becomes new face of Scotch whisky Chivas Regal

F1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has become the new face of Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal. The partnership comes following news of the spirit company...
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A Dram With Euan Campbell, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: ‘We’re pushing boundaries but respecting the heritage of this centuries old drink.’

Whisky drinkers all over the world have likely heard of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Since the whisky club was first formed in 1983, it...

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