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Historical Burns artefacts can be uncovered in city museums
Fascinating items related to Robert Burns are being put on show by Museums and Galleries Edinburgh. A plaster cast of Rabbie’s skull, a lock of...
Edinburgh Zoo is just the ticket with fantastic treasure hunt
Edinburgh Zoo has launched a city-wide treasure hunt. Prizes include tickets to The Giant Lanterns of China and other exclusive prizes hidden across Edinburgh. The...
Scotland sees ‘phenomenal growth’ in tourism – with TV show Outlander proving a big draw
A range of influences have driven more visitors to Scotland, with a 14.6% and 10% rise on overseas and domestic visits respectively. National tourism organisation...
Book review – Bloody Scotland, by 12 of Scotland’s best crime writers
Scotland is currently dripping with talented crime writers, and this novel brings together 12 of them under the one roof. The writing team includes Chris...
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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...
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...
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...
Sharks and 30ft waves: The deadly risks facing three Scots on a 14,000km Pacific row
For most people, shark-infested waters, mammoth waves, and fish that can pierce a boat’s hull would be the stuff of nightmares. But for Jamie, Ewan,...
