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End of an era with final mid-80s distillations from Islay

A distillery has released three whiskies which have been described as ‘the last of their kind’. The Bruichladdich bottlings are the final casks from distillations...
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There’s nothing dry about these fishy tales and fascinating facts

 A fisherman has brought together a fascinating collection of stories from fishing on the Dee and Spey. Iain Ogden has written his second book, Great...
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Glen Nevis hostel gets a major revamp

Visitors to the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel will be in for a treat when they visit next year. SYHA Hostelling Scotland has announced a major...

Glasgow’s sense of fun inspires new gin

A new gin echoing Glasgow's sense of humour has been launched. Gleann Mόr Spirits has launched Glasgow Gin – the second expression in its geographical...

Read all about it no matter where you are in the world

Book Week Scotland is launching its first-ever Virtual Festival so bookworms across the country can join in with events, no matter where they are. Taking...

Scotland rugby star and award-winning author headline charity fundraiser

Scottish Rugby’s points-record holder Chris Paterson MBE and award-winning author Alexander McCall Smith CBE have joined forces ahead of the Eric Liddell Centre’s inaugural fundraising...

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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....
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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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Review: Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh

The Scotch Whisky Experience sits in a prominent spot on the Royal Mile, a landmark in itself inviting tourists to discover the world of whisky...

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