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Scottish Venison Day boost with research funding

The Scottish Government has confirmed that it will fund baseline research to help Scotland’s venison producers and processors. The support will help them to better...

New Lanark preparing for its first book festival

New Lanark World Heritage Site is hold its first Book Festival for children next weekend. As a historic hub of learning and leisure, on Saturday...

Pompadour awarded fine dining restaurant of the year

The award-winning Pompadour has scooped the Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year at the Food Awards Scotland 2019. Headed up by dynamic head chef Daniel...

Scots author has the Devil investigate crimes

A Scots writer's new book has a devilish slant to it. Jonathan Whitelaw, from Glasgow, is delighted to launched The Man in the Dark, a...

The light fantastic comes to Edinburgh Castle

History is set to come to life at Edinburgh Castle this winter, as the iconic landmark is illuminated with tales from Scotland’s past. A mesmerising...

A fun tale that will keep the children amused

Still living under the impression that haggis has something to do with a sheep’s stomach? It is Christmas Eve and Acre Valley is in a...

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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...
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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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