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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to host UK premiere of new Fleurs de Villes exhibition

Alice Grundon looks ahead to this year's Fleurs de Villes exhibition at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.    It has dazzled audiences in Sydney, New York,...
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Scottish Colourist S.J. Peploe painting could fetch up to £300,000

A stand-out picture by Scottish Colourist S.J. Peploe could fetch up to £300,000 when it goes under the hammer  The painting, Still Life with Fruit...
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Discovering Degas: Glasgow Burrell Collection hosts first exhibition since re-opening

Over 40 years, Sir William Burrell collected more than 9,000 pieces of art which he left to the city of Glasgow in 1947. But he...
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W Edinburgh’s Away Spa is an oasis of relaxation in the city

I'd been to the W Edinburgh on a couple of occasions, mainly to enjoy the cocktails and take in the views from its impressive rooftop...
‘Scallop Diving’, 12-year-old Angelina Rozga’s photo story set on Jura. Credit: Angelina Rozga.

Show Us Jura: Life on the Scottish island captured in stunning photographs

Life on the Island of Jura has been captured by those who know it best - the people who live there. Leading photo collective, Document...
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Outlander Day: Fans of hit TV show can experience life in the time of the Jacobites

Fans of hit TV show Outlander can experience life in the time of the Jacobites and delve into the lives of characters Jamie Fraser and...

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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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