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Christmas Gift Guide: Advent, Decorations, Pampering and House-Warming Gifts

CHRISTMAS? Is that you? If you want to get ahead of the game, why not peruse our list of top advent, house-warming, pampering and decoration...
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A Weather Eye: Scotland’s enduring relationship with our changing weather

Whether it's blowin' a hoolie or the sun is crackin' the pavey, Scotland, its people and its language have long had an enduring relationship with...
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Historic Lewis chessmen redisplayed to allow visitors to see their backs for the first time

The historic Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time. Made from walrus ivory...
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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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Lochaber’s Skipinnish oak wins UK Tree of the Year

A 1,000-year-old tree named after Scottish band Skipinnish has been named UK Tree of the Year. Hidden away in a Sitka spruce plantation on Achnacarry...
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The Good Books, Alan Tylor: ‘Muriel Spark epitomised what a writer should and can be if you stick to your principles’

Alan Taylor on being inspired by Muriel Spark, the novel he most recommends and knowing if he'll stick to a book after the first page....

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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.
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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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