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Pub owner and herbalist turns detective
Exploring village life in Scotland, this novel features Rosie McLeod, a pub owner and gifted herbalist. Suspicious of her husband Jack, Rosie sets out to...

The enthusiasts who celebrate the age of steam
Steam locomotives are a poignant reminder of a time when Britain’s railways kept the country on track and were the arteries of industry. There is...

Treasure hunting for the modern era with an app
Geocaching is treasure hunting for the modern age and, for Neil Torrens, a past time that borders on an obsession How did geocaching begin? Twelve...

Celebrating 10 of the greatest Flying Scotsmen
Scotland has a prestigious past firmly rooted in the field of aviation. From inventors to pilots, this list of intrepid airmen reads like a who’s...
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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...

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...

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...

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...