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The Blair Castle Caravan Park reception building

Enjoy more of Scotland’s great outdoors with a staycation this spring

Scots are being invited to stay in their own country this spring and enjoyed a staycation at Blair Castle Caravan Park. Nestled in the stunning...
Ken and Anne Gunn at their wedding in Skeabost House Hotel

Tribute to Ken Gunn, Scotland’s master hotelier of the seas

The man who introduced luxury sailing to the world of Scottish hospitality has died at the age of 67. Ken Gunn, the global seafarer who...
The Glenmorangie Spios Speakeasy Bar

Scots distillery will recreate the era of Prohibition American with new Speakeasy

A Scots distillery firm is to celebrate the golden age of American whiskey by opening its own Speakeasy. The Spice & Rye will be a...
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Scotch Whisky gets protected legal recognition from New Zealand

Scotland's national drink has secured enhanced legal protection form down under, to protect its brand name. The Scotch Whisky Association's application to register 'Scotch Whisky'...
Dunvalanree is located in a site linked to Robert the Bruce

Property with a connection to Robert the Bruce is offered for sale

A historical hotel reputed to be sited near where Robert the Bruce was inspired by a spider is on the market. Dunvalanree, a hotel on...
Glenmorangie Spìos, the Private Edition for 2018

American inspired latest Private Edition release from Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie’s first single malt whisky fully matured in American ex-rye whiskey casks will be the ninth release in the Highland Distillery’s acclaimed Private Edition series....

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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...
65 YO Bottle Shot

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...

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