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Special event held ahead of V&A Dundee opening

A special event ahead of the opening of the V&A Dundee, Scotland’s new design museum, was held last week. Perthshire's Blair Castle opened its doors...

Time to tee off National Afternoon Tea Week

This week is National Afternoon Tea Week - and there's a 'tee' with a difference in Ayrshire. Running from 13–19 August, the five-star Trump Turnberry...
Paul Wedgwood hopes voters will help him reclaim top spot (Photo: www.schnappsphotography.com)

Votes can help secure best outside London status

A Scottish business is looking to reclaim its crown as the Best Restaurant Outside London at the Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards. Edinburgh’s Wedgwood...

Movie star’s brother opens the Military Tattoo

Ex-RAF pilot Colin McGregor was the special guest who opened this year's show at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. He performed the moving poem ‘High...
The Glenfinnan Viaduct, as seen in the Harry Potter films (Picture: VisitScotland)

Scotland’s book trail will be a hit with young and old

Scotland has inspired some of the world’s best-loved literary creations - from Peter Rabbit to Peter Pan, Harry Potter to The Howlat. Whether it’s history,...

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Gusset Grippers

An absolute must for women who have experienced childbirth and/or are ‘ of a certain age’. This slick, incredibly funny show is written and presented...

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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...
Speyside Tour with SMWS 2 & 3rd Nov 2017.
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Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

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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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