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Politics, myths and Scottish independence

Bannockburns is an intelligently written and rigorously researched book revealing how much the political is entwined with the literary imagination. Crawford uses Scotland’s myths and...
Crathes Castle, in Banchory

NTS to close its grounds to the public

The National Trust for Scotland is closing its properties and car parks in the fight against Coronavirus. The conservation charity has announced its latest actions...

Supermarket will help to feed those in need

Lidl has announced it will help put food on the table of those most affected by coronavirus. It will assist people, such as the elderly...
Nicola and Owen Hazel, owners of Jannettas (Photo: Chris Watt)

Ice cream parlour aims to deliver tubs of joy

A Scots ice cream parlour is bringing a smile to everyone’s face in St Andrews with the introduction of their ice cream delivery service. Jannettas...

The show must go on at the Conservatoire

The show is set to go on at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, one of the nation’s busiest arts venues and a world leader in...
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Food bank donation call from LOVE Gorgie Farm

LOVE Gorgie Farm will be providing breakfast for children amid school closures and set a delivery service from its new café for those staying at...

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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.
Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin
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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