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Gintyre will take place in Camobeltown Town Hall

Legendary whisky area will celebrate with its first festival of gin

Campbeltown and the Kintyre area are legendary for their whisky, but now it's set to host its first festival of gin. The inaugural Gintyre Festival...
Glasgow’s iconic Grand Central Hotel

Iconic Glasgow hotel takes title to complete its amazing comeback

An iconic Scottish hotel has taken the title of of City Hotel of the Year at the glittering Prestige Hotel Awards. Glasgow’s iconic Grand Central...
Edinburgh Gin's Pomegranate & Rose liqueur

Turkish Delight is an inspiration for new Edinburgh Gin – just in time for Mother’s Day

A delicious Scottish gin has been made available across the UK just in time for Mother's Day. Edinburgh Gin has launched its sumptuous fruit gin...
The outstanding Banchory Lodge Hotel in Royal Deeside

Four-star status for Banchory Lodge Hotel after £1.2million revamp

A Royal Deeside hotel has been given a massive boost from VisitScotland. Having had an investment of over £1.2million, Banchory Lodge has now been awarded...
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Snow tubes are the perfect way to entertain the kids after the Beast from the East

Scotland has been hit by the Beast from the East over the last couple of days, with lots of schools closed due to the snow....
An exclusive Mother’s Day cocktail, a Pomegranate Martini, will feature on the Britannia menu

Britannia offers the perfect place to celebrate Mother’s Day

With Mother's Day fast approaching, now is the perfect chance to treat your mum like royalty. For over 44 years, Britannia was home to one...

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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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