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Hundreds turn out in biggest search for Loch Ness monster in 50 years

Hundreds of people from all over the world turned out to take part in the biggest search for the Loch Ness monster in more than...
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Festival Review: Bluebeard’s Castle

Megan Amato reviews Bluebeard's Castle. When I was first given the program for the upcoming International Festival, I immediately clicked yes for Bluebeard’s Castle without...
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Recipes: A sea trout summer special

Head chef at the Dalmore Inn, Iain Naysmith, shares his summer special - fillet of sea trout, crushed new potatoes, endive, seared scallop, piquillo and...
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Highland Echoes: Scottish heritage celebrated in America

Scotland’s history and heritage has been celebrated in America through music and dance production Highland Echoes. The two-hour show took place at the Appalachian Theatre...
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The Long Rider: ‘I trekked across Scotland on horseback and it was a dream come true’

They were once important companions before being replaced by machinery. But one adventurer is hoping to show that horses can still bring people together -...

Scotland’s thriving rum scene

Peter Holland, co-host of The Scottish Rum Festival masterclasses, tells us about Scotland’s thriving rum scene ahead of this year's festival.    Ever since Dark...

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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...
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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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