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REVIEW: Yotel Glasgow

Peter Ranscombe straps himself in for lift-off as he reviews Yotel in Glasgow. I’VE never been a great one for gimmicks – “A sprat to...

Glasgow faces Liverpool in race to host Eurovision

GLASGOW and Liverpool have been shortlisted as the final two cities to host the Eurovision song contest. Ukraine won last year's competition, but can't host...

Firefighters get hi-tech help from robotarium

SCOTTISH firefighters are testing new kit from the National Robotarium that could help them find casualties faster. The equipment, which sits on top of standard...

Campaigners warn of turbine threat to salmon river

SALMON and pearl mussels in the Lower Oykel river in the Highlands could be threatened if a proposed wind farm receives approval, according to campaigners....
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Hotels news round-up: Murrayshall, Balbirnie, and more

Peter Ranscombe rounds-up the latest news from Scotland's hotels. THE latest step in a £30 million investment at Murrayshall Country Estate in Perthshire has been...

The Balmoral is crowned as ‘hotel of the year’

THE Balmoral in Edinburgh has been named as the hotel of the year at the AA Hospitality Awards. Richard Cooke, the hotel's general manager, said:...

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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...
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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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