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Tom Rawson

Cleaning the waterways of the Scottish Borders

A big clean up of rivers in the Scottish Borders is taking place this weekend. Tom Rawson, a teacher at St Mary’s School in Melrose,...

Marking the end of British Summertime

British Summertime comes to an end this weekend - and time is at the heart of an exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland. The...
 Paisley Arts Centre

£2.8million plans are revealed for arts centre

The first images showing how Paisley’s iconic arts centre will look after a £2.8m transformation have been revealed – including a new extension and public...

A celebration of four breathtaking Scots islands

Beyond the British shores and straight out to sea lie the most exquisite islands, just waiting to be explored. Lundy, Rockall, Dogger and Fair Isle...
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A trio of exhibitions heading to City Art Centre

Three new exhibitions come to Edinburgh's City Art Centre this November. It’s a busy month at Centre, at 2 Market Street, with three brand-new displays...
Errington Cheese

Errington success at the 2019 World Cheese Awards

A Scots firm has won Best Scottish Cheese and gold for their Corra Linn at the World Cheese Awards in Bergamo, Italy. Of the record...

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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.
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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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