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discover the political poetry of Robert Burns with Pith & Power

Pith and Power exhibition looks at the politics of Robert Burns

A new art exhibition is celebrating the political influences of Robert Burns. The public are being invited to discover the political poetry of Robert Burns...
Robert Burns' letter to his former school-friend William Niven

Rabbie’s letter goes on public show for the first time in over a century

A letter from Robert Burns to one of his oldest friends, which has not been seen in public for more than 100 years, has gone...
Glenmorangie has created The Astar

Glenmorangie has created Astar in the making

A Scotch whisky which has been on a decade-long journey is the perfect accompaniment to Burns Night. In 2008, on its ceaseless quest for perfection,...
Tasty haggis, neeps and tatties

Burns Night gives a huge boost to Scottish food suppliers

A supermarket firm has revealed that its Burns Night supplies are worth £340,000 to the Scottish economy. Aldi's Scottish suppliers are celebrating Burns Night with...
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Guid Scotch ideas from all over the world to celebrate Burns Night

Dram O’ Shanter, The Speyside Grace and Best Laid Drams – the most famous works of Scotland’s national bard have been immortalised in the form...
Rufflets in St Andrews has enjoyed a £100,000 revamp

Fine dining is moved up a level with Rufflets in St Andrews

Whilst much of St Andrews has been in hibernation since the turn of the new year, one restaurant has been keeping busy. The team at...

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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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