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This novel treads the fine line between crime and comedy

Fast paced and compelling, Feliks Berisovic arrives from his East European homeland to bring back the great-granddaughter of the last Archduke to Scotland. With the...

The Gael launches its 20cl gin bottle

A Scottish distillery has launched its gin in a new smaller bottle, after the success of its larger creation. The Gael Spirits Company, based in...
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Art trail going the way of nature – as its creator planned

A unique Cairngorms sculpture trail is slowly losing its works of art – just as the artist intended. The Frank Bruce Sculpture Trail hosts an...

Scotch Whisky Action Fund backing six projects

The Scotch Whisky Action Fund has announced the six projects that it will be supporting over the coming year as part of the industry’s ongoing...

Prominent printmakers’ work on show

A wide-ranging exhibition featuring examples from some of the most prominent printmakers in Britain during the 20th century is opening next week. The Power of...

Celebrate St Andrew’s Day with special ice creams

A traditional Scots-Italian gelateria is to celebrate St Andrew's Day with special edition ice cream flavours. Jannettas, the four-generational venue located in St Andrews- has...

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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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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,...
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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...
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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...

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