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24 Doors of Advent gives people the chance to look behind the doors of 24 buildings in Edinburgh

Scots believe they have met mythical creatures

A new survey shows 14% of Scots believe that they have encountered a mythical creature at some point in their lives. People from Glasgow are...

Celebrate an old Gaelic festival with family fun

With grey skies, snow and cold winds, it just hasn’t felt like spring at all. Almond Valley have always gone big for Easter but with...

Enjoy some classical music for free this weekend

A free concert is being held in the Scottish Borders this weekend. Music at Paxton… Plus is a free event being held at Paxton House...

Theatre company to premiere five shows at the Fringe

A theatre company is to present five world premiere productions at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Steven Atkinson, co-founder and artistic director of HighTide, has...

Celebrate Scotland’s seafood at a dinner

A celebration of the summer’s best seafood is coming to the capital on Friday, 4 May. Head chef at The Pompadour by Galvin, Daniel Ashmore,...
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Country house with links to William Wallace and Robert the Bruce

A beautiful country house occupying a spectacular arboreal setting in Perthshire has come to the market. Moulinalmond, on the banks of the River Almond in...

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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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