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Rural college will shake it up at Highland Show

State-of-the-art virtual reality headsets, milkshake created from a world-famous dairy herd and a chance to fly miniature drones are among the draws at the Scotland’s...

Shipshape memoir of Scotland’s maritime industry

Stories of the shipbuilding industry are brought to life in Alexander M M Stephen's book. Covering industrial relations, shipyard modernisation, ship design and contract negotiations,...

Tickets on sale for 2019 Glasgow Cocktail Weekend

Glasgow’s biggest and best cocktail event is returning to the city for 2019 over the September weekend. Running from Thursday 26–Sunday 29 September, tickets went...
Beehives, Isle of Lismore, is another artwork which will be on display

Contemporary Scottish art to go on show

An exhibition of Scottish Contemporary Art is being held in London next week. Irvin Bar Grill will host the works, as part of the Crouch...
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The vending machine that dispenses fresh veg

Vending machines are no longer reserved solely for sweeties – the Stephen family of Lower Thorneybank Farm Shop in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. The humble vending machine...

House bound status revived Stan’s love of art

Aberdeenshire artist Stan Fachie’s paintings are a fitting tribute to the city he loves so dearly. The Granite City. The majestic silvers of the Music...

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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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