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Explorer and adventure filmmaker Benedict Allen is coming to Peebles

Celebrate the great outdoors at Scottish adventure film festival

A highly-acclaimed adventure film festival is coming back to Scotland later this month. A high-energy celebration of outdoor and mountain culture, the Peebles Outdoor Film...
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The Old Parsonage blends 1874 construction with modern fittings

A beautifully appointed period country house which has been lovingly restored and upgraded is now available. The Old Parsonage, Croachy, by Farr, is located in...
60% of what goes in Scottish non-recyclable ‘landfill’ bins could have been recycled

Scotland is urged to do more recycling in 2018

Scottish householders are being urged to resolve to recycle more in 2018. Almost two-thirds of waste that ends up in non-recyclable waste bins – or...
Maplehurst is a stylish family home

Eight bedroom property on the market for under £1million

A stunning eight bedroom house is for sale in Abbotsford Road, Galashiels. Presented to the market by Knight Frank, this immaculately presented and stylish family home...
The new Irn Bru is being launched later this month

Scotland’s other national drink at the centre of a real Bru ha ha

A row has broken out over plans to change the secret recipe behind Scotland's other national drink. Manufacturers AG Barr announced that from January this...
The Mercat Grill is holding an event to mark Australia Day

Celebrate Australia Day with a taste of Oz

An East Lothian restaurant is getting ready to celebrate Australia Day. The Mercat Grill on 10 Whitecraig Road is holding its Aussie wine tasting event...

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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.
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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