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Hostel with 18th-century water wheel on Tiree goes on sale for £550k

Tiree is one of the most beautiful islands in Scotland, famed for its white sands, crystal-clear seas and balmy weather. But visitors travelling its unhurried...
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Highland marina surrounded by picturesque views hits the market and comes with its own boats

A popular Highland marina surrounded by picturesque views has been put up for sale - and comes with two boats and a yacht.  Arisaig Marina...
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Great White Egrets successfully fledge in Scotland for the first time

Great White Egrets have successfully fledged in Scotland for the first time.  Three chicks left their nest near the Loch of Strathbeg nature reserve near...
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Fringe Review: Reginald D Hunter, Fluffy Fluffy Beavers

Reginald D Hunter was not as polished as one might expect from a comedy veteran but in a good way, says Alister Tenneb. ★★★★ I...
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The Good Books, Margaret McDonald: ‘Jackie Kay is my absolute idol’

Margaret McDonald on her love of The Hunger Games, her favourite books of the year so far, and falling in love with Jackie Kay.    The...
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Fringe Review: Arturo Brachetti

★★★★★ When I walked into this show with my two children, aged 11 and 13, I didn’t know what to expect.  Then the lights went...

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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...
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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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