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A fascinating guide to Dundee Pubs past and present

One of the great things about visiting any city or town in Scotland is discovering its pubs. Whether you're popping in for a quick drink,...

The life of a highly-respected Scots surgeon

In this autobiography, Sir Kenneth Calman details his life as one of the most influential medics of his time. From growing up in a council...
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Step it up for Culloden charity challenge

The team at the National Trust for Scotland’s Culloden Battlefield have set a challenge to the public - and to themselves - to step up...
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Sam Heughan creates new scholarship at the RCS

A global star and a Royal Conservatoire of Scotland graduate is paving the way for aspiring artists to follow in his footsteps. Sam Heughan, the...
Violinist Benjamin Baker in the Labyrinth at Kellie Castle as part of the 2021 East Neuk Festival (Photo: David Behrens)

East Neuk Festival concludes at Kellie Castle

Scotland’s East Neuk Festival concluded its programme of live performances on Sunday after four days of live music-making along Fife’s coastline. To mark the end...
National Library of Scotland Library conservator Ryan Gibson (Photo: Neil Hanna Photography)

National Library of Scotland re-opens with two displays

Fifteen months after the National Library closed its doors for the first time due to Covid-19, the Library’s exhibition programme is set to resume on...

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Isle of Tiree Distillery launches the island’s first legal whisky in more than 200 years

The first legal single malt whisky produced on the Hebridean island of Tiree in over two centuries has been launched.  Once known as Tìr an...
George McNeil is the new CEO of Aceo Ltd, a long-established independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist.

Whisky firm Aceo appoints its first chief executive

A leading independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist has appointed its first chief executive officer. Aceo Limited, an Edinburgh-based firm established 25 years ago,...
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A dram with Stewart Walker, Fettercairn Distillery: ‘All whiskies have a home, there’s a whisky for everyone’

Steeped in a rich history and aged finely like the golden spirit it distils, Fettercairn Distillery has seen a lot of change through the years....
Michael Henry, Master Blender at Loch Lomond Group

Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender awarded prestigious Keeper of the Quaich

Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender, Michael Henry, has been awarded a prestigious Keeper of the Quaich. Michael has led the whisky blending team at the...
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Rosebank Distillery introduces rare cask from 1990 for global travellers

Rosebank Distillery has introduced an extremely rare single cask from 1990 for global travellers.  Rich and fruity, the 33-year-old is the perfect expression of the...
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Scottish star Ewan McGregor gifted cask of Lagg Single Malt

Lagg Distillery on The Isle of Arran have gifted renowned Scottish actor Ewan McGregor his very own cask of Lagg Single Malt. The team at...

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