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The world's top female golfers are coming to Scotland in 2019

Scottish help wanted for golf’s Solheim Cup

More than 1000 volunteers are wanted to help at the 2019 Solheim Cup, which is being held at Gleneagles. The programme will encourage women and...

Spanning the Gaps by Anne-Mary Paterson

What’s the story? Anyone who drives through the Highlands can't fail to notice the many railway bridges as they pass by. This book by Anne-Mary...
Adam Kashmiry and Rehanna MacDonald star in Adam

Powerful shows Adam and Eve will return to the stage

The National Theatre of Scotland’s emotive and powerful shows about two extraordinary trans lives are set to return in 2018. Both shows Adam, and Eve,...
Some of the stunning views which can be seen during the Loch Ness phase of the race

International runners are heading for Loch Ness Marathon

Thousands of runners are set to hit the road for 2018 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running. The 17th annual event Baxters Loch...
Graham’s the Family Dairy’s Milk Sommelier Doug Wood and Dear Green’s champion barista Danny Ormonde have paired milk and coffee origins based on their individual tasting notes

Finding the cream of the crop to pair up with coffee

A Scottish dairy is on a mission to help coffee-lovers get a latte more from their pour. This week is UK Coffee Week (16–22 April),...
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The search is on for the best of Scottish wild produce

Celebrating wild Scottish produce is the goal with the Eat Game Awards. This is brand new initiative created by three leading British businesses, James Purdey...

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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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