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Parts of Scotland are often brought to a standstill by flooding

New solution launched to counter flooding danger

When glorious sunshine is covering Scotland on days like today, it's easy to forget about the danger of flooding. Edinburgh-based inventor, Gary Martin, has pioneered...
Freddie and Patrick Dodgworth with their dad's North Country Cheviot

A huge attendance at another great Highland Show

Nearly 200,000 visitors came to the 178th Royal Highland Show at Ingliston. The four day event ran from 21-24 June, demonstrating the growing appeal, of...
Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) in oak west coast woodland

New book aims to inspire Scotland’s natural sights

Golden eagles, beavers, ospreys and pine martens will take centre stage in a landmark new conservation book aiming to inspire a sea change in attitudes...

A celebration of Gaelic at this year’s XpoNorth

Delegates to Scotland’s leading creative industries festival will see and hear about some of the leaders in the Gaelic language at the festival. XpoNorth 2018...
Gail Porter returns to Portobello Beach (Photo: Angus Blackburn)

Why Gail Porter’s heart still belongs to Portobello

Scottish TV presenter Gail Porter has been in the public eye for well over two decades. Gail hosted shows including The Movie Chart Show, Top...
Scotland is responsible for making the majority of the UK's gin

Have we reached the peak point for Scottish gin?

Most people don’t realise that a gin named after a specific location doesn’t necessarily mean it is from that location. I have hosted panel discussions...

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George McNeil is the new CEO of Aceo Ltd, a long-established independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist.

Whisky firm Aceo appoints its first chief executive

A leading independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist has appointed its first chief executive officer. Aceo Limited, an Edinburgh-based firm established 25 years ago,...
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A dram with Stewart Walker, Fettercairn Distillery: ‘All whiskies have a home, there’s a whisky for everyone’

Steeped in a rich history and aged finely like the golden spirit it distils, Fettercairn Distillery has seen a lot of change through the years....
Michael Henry, Master Blender at Loch Lomond Group

Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender awarded prestigious Keeper of the Quaich

Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender, Michael Henry, has been awarded a prestigious Keeper of the Quaich. Michael has led the whisky blending team at the...
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Rosebank Distillery introduces rare cask from 1990 for global travellers

Rosebank Distillery has introduced an extremely rare single cask from 1990 for global travellers.  Rich and fruity, the 33-year-old is the perfect expression of the...
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Scottish star Ewan McGregor gifted cask of Lagg Single Malt

Lagg Distillery on The Isle of Arran have gifted renowned Scottish actor Ewan McGregor his very own cask of Lagg Single Malt. The team at...
Billy Somerville, Senior Restaurant Manager at Amber Restaurant

Review: Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh

The Scotch Whisky Experience sits in a prominent spot on the Royal Mile, a landmark in itself inviting tourists to discover the world of whisky...

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