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The annual SPECTRA light show in Aberdeen (Photo: Wullie Marr)

It was all light on the night for SPECTRA in Aberdeen

Aberdeen's light festival has again attracted huge numbers. The opening night of SPECTRA 2018 saw record numbers with over 11,000 visits to over 30 installations...
The Scottish Association of Family History Societies are coming together in Fife

Step back in time to find out if your ancestors were criminals

The annual Scottish Association of Family History Societies Conference and Family History Fair is taking place in Fife this year. Each year, the Scottish Association...
Three skiers taking in the view from the top of the Goose T-bar at Nevis Range, with Loch Eil in the distance

These are the Scottish wintersports you have to try this year

There’s snow-where better than Scotland for some winter sport inspiration. With the XXIII Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games currently underway, what better time is there...
Simon Howie (right) with  Scotland’s new national chef, Gary Maclean

The way to someone’s heart this Valentine’s Day is through black pudding

A top Scottish butcher has teamed up with Scotland’s National Chef to create two new recipes for Valentine's Day. Simon Howie, producer of Scotland’s best-selling...
Loch Fyne II, by Claudia Massie

Claudia Massie’s new works are put in the frame

A new exhibition of an artist's work is to be staged in Perthshire. Claudia Massie will be presenting her new work at The Ruthven Gallery...
Ben Nevis, as seen from the shores of Loch Linnhe

Fort William prepares to hold its 2018 Mountain Festival

The Fort William Mountain Festival is less than two weeks away, with a superb line-up of uplifting talks, exhilarating film screenings, mountain skills workshops and...

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Isle of Tiree Distillery launches the island’s first legal whisky in more than 200 years

The first legal single malt whisky produced on the Hebridean island of Tiree in over two centuries has been launched.  Once known as Tìr an...
George McNeil is the new CEO of Aceo Ltd, a long-established independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist.

Whisky firm Aceo appoints its first chief executive

A leading independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist has appointed its first chief executive officer. Aceo Limited, an Edinburgh-based firm established 25 years ago,...
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A dram with Stewart Walker, Fettercairn Distillery: ‘All whiskies have a home, there’s a whisky for everyone’

Steeped in a rich history and aged finely like the golden spirit it distils, Fettercairn Distillery has seen a lot of change through the years....
Michael Henry, Master Blender at Loch Lomond Group

Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender awarded prestigious Keeper of the Quaich

Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender, Michael Henry, has been awarded a prestigious Keeper of the Quaich. Michael has led the whisky blending team at the...
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Rosebank Distillery introduces rare cask from 1990 for global travellers

Rosebank Distillery has introduced an extremely rare single cask from 1990 for global travellers.  Rich and fruity, the 33-year-old is the perfect expression of the...
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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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