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The Whisky Dictionary by Iain Hector Ross

Book review: The Whisky Dictionary by Iain Hector Ross

At first glance, the thought of a dictionary of whisky isnt’t the most gripping. However, appearances can be deceptive, and there’s plenty of humour throughout....
Glen Scotia 1832 Campbeltown

Glen Scotia whisky is really taking off this month

Independent Campbeltown distillery Glen Scotia is taking off for the first time at airports across the UK in partnership with leading travel retailer World Duty...
The traditional staircase in Eden Mansion

Eden Mansion offers Victorian grandeur

Eden Mansion is a beautifully restored period country mansion set in mature grounds. Presented by Savills, Eden Mansion overlooks the Eden Estuary towards St Andrews....
Edinburgh Gin's Valentine's bottle

Tickled pink by Edinburgh Gin’s special release for Valentine’s Day

Gin lovers will be tickled pink by the latest limited-edition Edinburgh Valentine’s Gin, an ideal gift for the most romantic day of the year. Lovingly...
The Drowned and the Saved: When War Came to the Hebrides

Book review – The Drowned and the Saved: When War Came to the Hebrides

What’s the story? A truly harrowing account, Wilson’s book sheds light on the untold Hebridean war experience, writes Stacey Wylie. The Drowned and the Saved...
Pipers at a previous Gordon Castle Country Fair and Highland Games

Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair all set for 2018

A traditional Scottish gathering comes to Fochabers later this year with the 2018 Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair. Taking place on Sunday, 20...

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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...
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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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Former walled garden with links to Robert Burns and Winston Churchill to be brought back to life as distillery

A former walled garden within an historic estate with links to Robert Burns and Winston Churchill could soon be brought back to life as a...
Castletown North Elevation approx 2018

Restoration of endangered Castletown Mill reaches new milestone in becoming distillery

The endangered 19th-century Castletown Mill in Caithness has marked a significant milestone in its transformation, becoming wind and watertight for the first time in decades....
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Scottish star Ewan McGregor raises £135k for charity after auctioning off 150 bottles of whisky

Scottish actor Ewan McGregor has raised £135,000 for charity after auctioning 150 bottles of whisky from his own personal cask at Lochranza Distillery. Some 543...
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Isle of Harris Distillery releases second expression of The Hearach

The Isle of Harris Distillery has released the second permanent expression within The Hearach single malt range, The Hearach Oloroso Cask. It comes a year...

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