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Acclaimed Scots musician prepares for his 2018 tour

One of Scotland's finest fiddle players and composers is embarking on a new tour next month. The tour marks the release of Sandwood, the eagerly-anticipated...
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Make your grand design happen on a Scottish island

If you’ve ever dreamt of creating your very own grand design on a tranquil Scottish island, then help is at hand. Leading independent property consultancy...

Something for everyone in Edinburgh

Ballet, fun for the girls, a farce and an exhibition are taking place in Edinburgh this week. Here's our guide to what's on in the...
It was a stunning win for the restaurant, located on beautiful Tiree in the Inner Hebrides

Tiree restaurant beats the rest of Britain to honour

A small restaurant in the Isle of Tiree has been named as the Best Independent Craft Beer Restaurant by the Society of Independent Brewers. The...
The Nature of Scotland awards celebrate the people, projects and organisations across the country

Nominations wanted for Nature of Scotland prizes

TV presenter Kate Humble is hosting the Nature of Scotland Awards. RSPB Scotland has announced that Kate, also a writer and naturalist as well as...

Learn the skills of picking your own food

Get set for a guided walk to learn about foraging. Mark Williams, from Galloway Wild Foods, will be holding the foraging walk at the Ardkinglas...

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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.
Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin
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...
Jamie Ewan and Lachlan Maclean.

Sharks and 30ft waves: The deadly risks facing three Scots on a 14,000km Pacific row

For most people, shark-infested waters, mammoth waves, and fish that can pierce a boat’s hull would be the stuff of nightmares.  But for Jamie, Ewan,...
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Plans unveiled for new distillery to resurrect Ferintosh whisky on Black Isle

Plans for a new distillery on the Black Isle which will resurrect long lost Scottish whisky Ferintosh have been unveiled.  Ferintosh was once the largest...
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Plans for a distillery on banks of Loch Lomond given the go-ahead

Plans for a new distillery on the banks of Loch Lomond have been given the go-ahead. Loch Lomond Group has been given permission by Argyll...

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