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Duke of Wellington’s aide’s chest goes to auction
An innocent-looking wooden chest belonging to a Scotsman is set to go to auction - and it has an amazing history. Holts Auctioneers are selling...
Great Tapestry’s return is welcomed by writer
Scots writer Alexander McCall Smith is delighted that the Great Tapestry of Scotland is returning to New Lanark. With just a week to go, New...
Italian honour bestowed on restaurateur
A restaurateur known for serving up authentic Italian food across his eateries in Edinburgh has been honoured by the Italian government. Tony Crolla is known...
Book review: RHS Genealogy for Gardeners
What's the story? We’re finally starting to see signs of summer, and the gardens are in full bloom at last! If you’re a budding...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
