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Readers’ lives: Hunter Adair and his love of the country
Growing up in Scotland makes it impossible not to fall in love with the countryside and all its beautiful wildlife. This was how countryman and...

Enjoy the military tattoo – from the comfort of home
Those who can't attend the 2019 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo can enjoy this year's show from the comfort of home. The theme for this year’s...

BT plans to pull the plug on Highland phone boxes
Public opinion is being sought across the Highlands, after BT proposed to remove 110 public payphones from across the region. The Highland Council has today...

We could all do with amiable Amelie in our lives
There is something of a fairytale feel to Amelie - The Musical. Based upon the film of the same name, Amelia delves into the life...
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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...

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...

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...

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,...