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Dynamic Earth’s planetarium is in Falkirk this weekend

FALKIRK Science Festival is playing host to Dynamic Earth's planetarium this weekend as the six-metre inflatable dome begins its summer tour. The portable planetarium can...

Have you seen a spotted flycatcher?

THE spotted flycatcher is one of six species of migratory birds returning home to Scotland right now - and scientists need your help if you...

Ukraine fundraising efforts around Scotland

COMMUNITIES throughout Scotland are continuing to raise funds for people affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In Fraserburgh, a concert held last Saturday raised more...

Beer festivals name their dates

SCOTLAND is preparing for a summer of beer festivals, with events unveiled in Edinburgh and Glasgow. First up is Holyrood Distillery, which will hold the...

Platinum jubilee display unveiled for Holyroodhouse

JEWELS from the Queen’s personal collection will be displayed this summer at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh as part of the platinum jubilee celebrations....
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A week in whisky: Friday the 13th special

Peter Ranscombe returns with his light-hearted weekly round-up of what's happening with whisky - and his first column has a distinctly supernatural feel to it…...

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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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