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Mountain photos with a view to a hill

Sven Soell’s photographs capture the mood, moment and sheer joy of being out and about on Scotland’s mountains. Photography had simply been a bit of...

A masterclass on how to cook venison

Senior chef and lecturer in culinary arts at Westminster Kingsway College in London, Jose Souto is a game expert who gives master classes on game...
Kids enjoy the snow as former World Cup snowboarder Ben Kilner somersaults at Snow Factor (Photo: Jeff Holmes)

World Snow Day ready to slide into Scotland

Snow Factor Glasgow looks set to be packed with excited young snow sport enthusiasts as Scotland’s only indoor real snow facility joins the global celebrations...
Haggis from Balgove (Photo: Zoe Campbell)

Some good ideas to mark Burns Night 2020

A celebration of music, poetry, food, drink and friendship, few birthdays are as unifying as that of Robert Burns on 25 January. Haggis takes centre...
Haggis factory owners Jimmy (Jimmy Chisholm) and Isobel  (Elaine MacKenzie Ellis) are keen to brag about their latest award for their outstanding Haggis (Photo: Velvet Wolf Films /  Tommy Ga-ken Wan / BBC Scotland)

A Muckle of Burns on BBC Scotland

An examination of the life, works and legacy of Robert Burns is being offered in a new documentary amid a muckle of programming for the...
Lachlan, Jamie and Ewan MacLean are met by many well-wishers in Antigua. [Atlantic Campaigns]

An almighty roar for team BROAR

After over a month at sea, three Scottish brothers have set three World Records in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge – dubbed the toughest row...

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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...
65 YO Bottle Shot

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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