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Celebrate the spirit of Scotland with this guide

Discover Scotland’s most iconic spirit through the words of world-renowned whisky expert Charles MacLean. Lavishly illustrated with stunning photography by Lara Platman and Allan MacDonald,...
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Fringe by the Sea ready to return this summer

The first tickets for the 13th Fringe By The Sea, to be held in North Berwick from 7-16 August, are now on sale. These six...

Spring courses for gamekeepers and land managers

The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust in Scotland has announced a broad-reaching programme of spring courses for gamekeepers and land managers. The courses cover snaring,...
Shall we dance? Darren Lee and Annaleene Beechey in the King and I (Photo: Johan Persson)

The King and I – lavish, beautiful and entertaining

The King and I is without a doubt one of the most iconic musicals of all time. Say the title, and you will almost certainly...
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Scots children choose Bookbug Picture Book winner

The Scottish Book Trust has revealed the winner of the 2020 Bookbug Picture Book Prize is The Station Mouse by Meg McLaren, published by Anderson...

A boost for tablet and macaroon bars in Scotland

A Scots firm has been given a sweet boost, after securing sales to a leading retails. Lees of Scotland’s tablet and macaroon bars are set...

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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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