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Book review – Spirit of Place: Whisky Distilleries of Scotland

Scotland’s whisky industry is a fascinating area, not just with the tipple itself, but also the surrounding industry. In Spirit of Place, Charles Maclean, the...
Two major mountain biking events are coming to Fort William in October

Cyclists will get on their bikes for double event in Fort William

The eyes of the mountain biking world will be on Scotland later this year when it hosts two prestigious events. No Fuss Events, the Fort...
The Macallan Classic Cut, 2017

Macallan Classic Cut sells out online in just a handful of days

A new whisky released by The Macallan has sold out online in just a few days. Last week, the firm announced The Macallan Classic Cut,...
Gudrun, the Viking Princess, was shot entirely in Scotland (Photo: BBC)

Children’s TV series inspires a new generation to want to visit Scotland

Children all over Britain are getting a look at the natural beauty of Scotland thanks to a new TV series. Would-be princesses and princes can...
Stephanie Mlot and Neil Chue Hong became engaged in Wigtown's The Open Book second-hand bookshop

Scottish book shop was at the centre of its own real-life drama

The first-ever marriage proposal in a Scottish bookshop was a touch of drama straight out of a novel. It was a tale of true romance...
Enlightenment Edinburgh: A Guide, by Sheila Szatkowski

Book review – Enlightenment Edinburgh: A Guide

Edinburgh was the intellectual hub of the western world in the 18th century, with treatises and lectures on science, medicine, law, architecture, philosophy and political...

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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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