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A real treasure trove of holy hideaways

Dixe Wills’ latest quirky travel guide chronicles 60 of Britain’s smallest churches. One chapel halfway down a remote Pembrokeshire cliff is so tiny that the...

Colouring book aims to get drivers behind the wheel

A Scot who failed to pass his driving theory text has used his own experience to help others get through it. Award-winning Edinburgh-born entrepreneur Matthew...

A new Glasgow rum is launched – Banditti Club

The Glasgow Distillery Company has today announced the launch of Banditti Club - Glasgow Spiced Rum. Banditti Club is the latest addition to Glasgow Distillery’s...

Debut novel captures contrast in lifestyles

Debutant novellist Angus MacDonald doesn’t waste any time jumping into the story of young Donald Peter (‘DP’) Gillies, a Lovat Scout soldier who lies in...
Chairman of the board of NTS trustees Sir Moir Lockhead

NTS looking for new board of trustees members

Members of the National Trust for Scotland are being offered the opportunity to apply to join the election process for the charity’s board of trustees....

The struggles of young woman in 1990s Glasgow

Walking the Lights is a finely crafted and captivating story of a young actress’ self-discovery and her struggles with the damaging temptations of young adulthood....

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George McNeil is the new CEO of Aceo Ltd, a long-established independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist.

Whisky firm Aceo appoints its first chief executive

A leading independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist has appointed its first chief executive officer. Aceo Limited, an Edinburgh-based firm established 25 years ago,...
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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...
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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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