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Ash Parmar with bottles from his own collection at Cardona Distillery

Whisky fan sums up his year in a new book

Whisky enthusiast Ash Parmar has summed up his year of drams in a new book. The whisky connoisseur, founder, CEO of Eight PM, and entrepreneur...

Scottish Rural Awards postponed due to Corona virus

The yearly celebration of Scottish rural community spirit will be postponed for the first time in its six year history due to the corona virus...
Alexander McCall Smith with Iain McIntosh, whose illustrations appear
on the covers of  many of the author’s novels (Photo: Angus Blackburn)

Capital letters for Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith reveals how crucial a role Edinburgh has played in his life as an author. I had an unusual childhood. I grew up...

Finding great Scottish wildlife experiences

A family-friendly book, 100 Great Wildlife Experiences delivers exactly what it promises. Counting down 100 of the UK’s majestic fauna and flora, he takes his...

Play that funky music – in a classic vehicle

A DJ booth with a difference, the FunkWagen camper is certainly going places. From scale models on key rings to popping up on coffee mugs...

The full story of the Jacobite Rebellions

Jonathan Oates delivers an extensive account of the Jacobite Rebellions, from their origins in 1688 to their decisive finale in Culloden in 1746. He analyses...

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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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