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Percy the Pug and his owner Chloe Morrison, at the PDSA in Glasgow

From podgy pug to pet slimmer runner-up

A former roly-poly pooch from Glasgow, who had an unhealthy love affair with leftovers, has been named runner-up the UK’s largest pet slimming competition. In...

The best way to keep your gin safe is… in a safe

Edinburgh Gin has launched a limited-edition ‘gin safe' that transforms the gift of gin into a personalised game, making unwrapping Christmas presents more magical than...
The 750-mile Drake Passage has been dubbed 'The Impossible Row'.

Edinburgh entrepreneur sets off on world’s ‘Impossible Row’

I love nothing more than an adventure story. Even better, tales of real-life explorers intent on pushing the physical and mental boundaries of mankind. Trading...

She had to endure the neighbour from hell

When Cat Thomas moves from Florida to Edinburgh, her dreams of living in her idyllic wee flat in the Dean Village are soon shattered by...

Free entry to under-18s at Scottish racecourses

Scotland’s racecourses are to bring festive cheer to the country during the Christmas holidays this year, with a number of special festive days out -...
The Badger & Co scents

Signature scents for 20 Scottish bars

Scottish pub and restaurant group, Signature Pub Group, has introduced a range of scents to its 20 bars around Scotland, designed to give each venue...

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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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