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Granite Noir announces its first two guests

Granite Noir, Aberdeen’s international crime writing Festival, returns in February 2020 with an exciting line-up of Scottish, UK and International authors. While the full programme...

The Big Scottish Book Club discusses memoir

The second meeting of the Big Scottish Book Club is taking place this weekend. The Big Scottish Book Club is a new four-part TV show,...

Your chance to Bond with an Aston Martin DB5

A replica of James Bond’s stunning Aston Martin DB5 is on show at Glasgow's Riverside Museum this month. Visitors will be able to admire the...

A celebration of Scotland’s diesel trains in print

Colin J. Howat's latest book on trains is a broad look at first generation diesel multiple units throughout Scotland. First Generations Scottish DMUs covers virtually...
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Bar picks up award for its dedication to craft beer

St Andrews Brewing Company’s original bar has picked up another national award for its dedication to promoting and serving the finest craft beer. The bar,...
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The Scots dog bidding to be Pet Survivor 2019

A Pomeranian pup from Glasgow has been selected as a finalist in PDSA’s national Pet Survivor 2019 competition. Milo was a victim of puppy farming,...

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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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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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