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How a Scotsman took cricket to South Africa
In 1877, young Scotsman James Douglas Logan emigrated to South Africa. Within a few years he had made his fortune through business, politics and his...

10 great Scottish writers and their renowned work
There are numerous renowned writers all over the world, and we can get lost in a sea of novels, poems and other great works that...

A festive celebration – written in Scots
The 12 Days O Yule is the perfect children’s book to sing along to. This is a beautifully illustrated Scots version of the original Christmas...

Take a peak behind the scenes at two city venues
Two of Aberdeen’s most historic venues have announced new dates for their hugely popular backstage tours, giving a sneak peek into what goes on behind...
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Sharks and 30ft waves: The deadly risks facing three Scots on a 14,000km Pacific row
For most people, shark-infested waters, mammoth waves, and fish that can pierce a boat’s hull would be the stuff of nightmares. But for Jamie, Ewan,...

Plans unveiled for new distillery to resurrect Ferintosh whisky on Black Isle
Plans for a new distillery on the Black Isle which will resurrect long lost Scottish whisky Ferintosh have been unveiled. Ferintosh was once the largest...

Plans for a distillery on banks of Loch Lomond given the go-ahead
Plans for a new distillery on the banks of Loch Lomond have been given the go-ahead. Loch Lomond Group has been given permission by Argyll...

Producer’s Corner: RyeLaw, InchDairnie Distillery
When Fife based distiller InchDairnie launched RyeLaw, the world's first malted rye whisky, a few eyebrows were raised. Inspired by the quintessentially American Rye whisky,...