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Landward presenter Euan McIlwraith in his earlier presenting days

Euan McIlwraith stepping back from Landward

Landward presenter Euan McIlwraith is stepping back from the series. After three decades of reporting for BBC Scotland’s countryside magazine series, Euan McIlwraith has decided...
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There’s something for everyone at Fringe By The Sea

This year everyone is going to love being by the seaside as Fringe By The Sea, Scotland’s freshest festival which is held in North Berwick...
A giant sand drawing to mark the East Neuk Festival (Photo: Jamie Wardley / Sand In Your Eye)

Giant sand artworks promote the East Neuk Festival

East Neuk Festival has put the spotlight on the plight of young musicians in an immense sand portrait drawn onto Elie beach. Amid growing fears...
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Arts performances coming to the dunes of Lunan Bay

An extraordinary promenade performance in the dunes of Lunan Bay in Angus, is coming later this year. Commissioned by Hospitalfield and Arbroath 2020+1, Over Lunan...

Cappuccino and Porridge – a real life romance

When I first picked up Cappuccino and Porridge, I was all set to don my chef hat and ready myself for a new breakfast recipe...

The noble Scottish family who had it all – and lost it

The debut book by television producer Simon Welfare depicts the fascinating lives of John and Ishbel Gordon, the Marquess and Marchioness of Aberdeen. The couple...

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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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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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