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The Ae Fond Kiss Collection, from Sheila Kerr Jewellery

Designs on glory for bespoke jewellery maker

A Scottish firm is in the running for a prestigious award. The Ae Fond Kiss Collection, from Sheila Kerr Jewellery in Ayrshire, has been nominated...
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Unique chance to get your hands on one of Scotland’s top architect-designed homes

Some properties catch the eye, but Askival in Morar, Mallaig, does more than that. This is a spectacular, contemporary coastal house with incredible sea views....
My Africa by Marnus Roodbol goes on show this week

Putting African wildlife in the frame at new photographic show

A new exhibition of wildlife photography is to go on show in Edinburgh. Entitled My Africa by Marnus Roodbol, the event opens at Edinburgh's The...
Highland Retreats by Mary Miers

Book Review: Highland Retreats

The north of Scotland is famous for its large country homes - so many great buildings, hidden away in quiet corners, surrounded by acres of...
Ardanaiseig, situated on the banks of Loch Awe, has been relaunched as an exclusive use venue, with anglers as one of its top priority groups

Revamped Ardanaiseig is the reel deal for fishing group

One of Scotland’s top country manor houses is now available for exclusive use by fishing parties. Ardanaiseig, situated on the banks of Loch Awe near...
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Book review: The Haldanes of Gleneagles

In an age when celebrity names come and go in the blinking of an eyelid, there’s a Scottish family that has endured for over 900...

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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.
Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin
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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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,...
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Plans unveiled for new distillery to resurrect Ferintosh whisky on Black Isle

Plans for a new distillery on the Black Isle which will resurrect long lost Scottish whisky Ferintosh have been unveiled.  Ferintosh was once the largest...
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Plans for a distillery on banks of Loch Lomond given the go-ahead

Plans for a new distillery on the banks of Loch Lomond have been given the go-ahead. Loch Lomond Group has been given permission by Argyll...

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