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Skerryvore will push the boat out at festival

Scottish trad rockers Skerryvore will ensure that the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival hits the high notes when it returns this summer. The Celtic rockers will...
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The Burrell Collection nearly ready to return

Reopening date announced for The Burrell Collection in Glasgow following major refurbishment. The Burrell Collection in Glasgow will reopen to the public on Tuesday 29...

A look at the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction finalists

Thirteen novels are in contention for this year's Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. The competition celebrates outstanding historical novels published in the UK, Ireland...

Scots creatives to take part in London craft event

Craft Scotland have revealed the 11 designers and makers selected to be showcased at this year's Collect event. Collect is the international art fair for...

An essential guide to some outstanding bakes

Calling all budding bakers across the land, this one’s for you. Based in Muir of Ord, Bad Girl Bakery – a name that pokes fun...

Six Nations cocktails at The Ivy on the Square

This spring, The Ivy on the Square is proud to be celebrating the Six Nations Championship with an array of limited-edition cocktails. With the first...

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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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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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