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The Frayed Atlantic Edge by David Gange

Atlantic kayaking book to launch in Scotland

Historian and kayaker David Gange will launch his book The Frayed Atlantic Edge in Scotland next month. Subtitled ‘A historian’s journey from Shetland to the...

Another boost as Harvey Nichols stocks Scots gin

An award-winning Scottish gin distilled in Dumfries and Galloway, has announced luxury retailer Harvey Nichols as their latest stockist. Now available to purchase from harveynichols.com,...

Fruity infusions arrive for the summer months

A Scottish independent whole leaf tea company have just launched their brand new limited edition summer blends – Watermelon Burst and Rhubarb Rocks. Based in...
Louise McVey created this sculpture as part of Wander Argyll

Culture, heritage and arts as you Wander Argyll

Argyll and the Isles are renowned for spectacular scenery and coastline. Now a new campaign is being launched to showcase its diverse array of culture,...

Scotland’s connections to the Windrush revealed

SS Empire Windrush’s connections to Scotland are revealed in new book. On 22 June 1948 newsreels captured the disembarkation of 1,027 passengers from the Windrush’s...
This year's Midsummer Beer Happening is the 10th in Stonehaven

Cheers for the beers as event marks a decade

It’s all hands to the pumps as Scotland’s biggest summer beer festival kicks off its 10th anniversary celebrations from tomorrow. The Midsummer Beer Happening in...

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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.
Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin
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...
Jamie Ewan and Lachlan Maclean.

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,...
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Plans unveiled for new distillery to resurrect Ferintosh whisky on Black Isle

Plans for a new distillery on the Black Isle which will resurrect long lost Scottish whisky Ferintosh have been unveiled.  Ferintosh was once the largest...
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Plans for a distillery on banks of Loch Lomond given the go-ahead

Plans for a new distillery on the banks of Loch Lomond have been given the go-ahead. Loch Lomond Group has been given permission by Argyll...

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