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Conservator Lynn McClean prepares the Arnish Moor Man's knitted bonnet. Credit: Duncan McClean

Personal belongings of young man buried in a peatbog on Isle of Lewis in 1700s to go on display

A well-preserved knitted bonnet and personal belongings of a young man who was buried in a peatbog on the Isle of Lewis in the 1700s...
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In a Nutshell: Calum Munro, Scorrybreac

Calum Munro may have recently appeared on the Great British Menu, but now his focus is back home in Skye on his own restaurant Scorrybreac...
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Bobby Cruickshank: The war hero turned golfing pro who became a legend of the game to be honoured in Scotland

He was a war hero turned golfing pro who is today considered a legend of the game in America. But the story of Bobby Cruickshank...
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Borders Art Fair: From painting to silversmithing at this year’s art event

From scenes of once-busy harbours to fine silverware decorated with delicate depictions of birds and animals, this week’s Borders Art Fair hosts a variety of...
Dr Elsa Panciroli with the Elgol dinosaur fossil. Credit Neil Hanna

Dinosaur fossil found 50 years ago finally extracted from base of cliff on Isle of Skye

A fossil that was first spotted more than 50 years ago has been extracted from the base of a cliff on the Isle of Skye...
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Girls on Hills: ‘Solo female travel and adventure tourism is growing in Scotland’

For International Women’s Day, Girls on Hills talk to us about how solo female travel and adventure tourism is growing in Scotland, reflecting female empowerment...

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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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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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