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Scottish pork campaign launches for a new run

Scots are being encouraged to go on a dinnertime adventure with Specially Selected Pork. The meat is back in the spotlight this month as Quality...

The memories of 57 Great War veterans preserved

From his interviews with 57 veterans of the Great War, mainly from the north east of Scotland, Jock Duncan has captured first-hand accounts of the...

New Lanark to host its first book festival

New Lanark World Heritage Site is delighted to hold its inaugural Book Festival next month. As a historic hub of learning and leisure, on Saturday...
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in Largo in the East Neuk

The forgotten Scottish answer to Lord Nelson

Why is Fifer Sir Andrew Wood, the first Admiral of Scotland’s navy and a fearless figure whose naval prowess kept the nation safe from English...

Chef and gardener unite to restore walled gardens

A leading Scottish chef and a TV gardener have teamed up to restore one of Scotland’s most historic walled gardens. Derek Johnstone, head chef at...
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Which witch is which? A history of Scottish witchcraft

What would you do if the milk in your fridge soured a week early, or a seemingly healthy pot plant suddenly withered and died? Imagine...

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL DRINK

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...
Billy Somerville, Senior Restaurant Manager at Amber Restaurant

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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