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Co-founder of The Gin Cooperative, Natalie Reid

International bar will promote Scottish gins

With International Scottish Gin Day fast approaching, a variety of the country’s gins have been selected by ATLAS Bar Singapore to be featured in the...

A handy guide to the various gins of Scotland

There has never been a more exciting time for gin producers in Scotland. But the crowded market (there are around 300 Scottish gins) can sometimes...

Cult Scots radio series is coming to the festival

A Scots radio show is transferring to the stage as part of this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Fags, Mags and Bags, the Radio 4 series...
Argyll's Georgian Forge

Find culture, heritage and art with this free map

Those living in Argyll know how rich the area is in history and heritage, arts and crafts - but it’s still a secret to the...

Crime writer celebrates Scottish landscapes

Ordinarily known for her best-selling crime writing, Val McDermid has departed from her typical style, providing a unique take on the Scottish landscape. In My...

Monsters and more in a book for the wee ones

For a child, there’s nothing scarier than a story with monsters – but they always lose in the end. Lea Taylor has tapped into traditional...

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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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Former walled garden with links to Robert Burns and Winston Churchill to be brought back to life as distillery

A former walled garden within an historic estate with links to Robert Burns and Winston Churchill could soon be brought back to life as a...

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