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Embrace the darkness with Britain at night

Dixe Wills embraces the darkness that is brought at sun-down by exploring Britain and sharing his thoughtful, and often riveting, experiences after sunset. From seeking...

Get your tickets for the 2020 Scottish Rural Awards

Early bird tickets are now available to the Scottish Rural Awards 2020. The sixth Scottish Rural Awards & Gala Dinner will take place on Thursday...
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Big names for the inaugural Paisley Book Festival

The full programme has been announced for the first-ever Paisley Book Festival. John Byrne celebrates his 80th year with a Big Birthday Bash in his...

Graham Norton joins the Big Scottish Book Club

The last edition in the current series of the Big Scottish Book Club features TV chat show host Graham Norton. Glasgow-based LGBT+ book group Tales...

Museum tackling loneliness and isolation

National Museums Scotland has introduced two new outreach activities to its Loneliness and Isolation Project. These are being, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery,...
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The Snowman revealed as Scots’ favourite festive read

The Scottish Book Trust today revealed that children’s picture book The Snowman, by Raymond Briggs, has topped a national poll as Scotland’s most loved Christmas...

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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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Review: Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh

The Scotch Whisky Experience sits in a prominent spot on the Royal Mile, a landmark in itself inviting tourists to discover the world of whisky...

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