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A history of the estates in the Lochaber area

This study of Lochaber, Clanship to Capitalism, is conducted by Richard Sidgwick who has had a lifelong connection with land management in the area. The...

Exciting future ahead as Galashiels regeneration gets underway

Work on creating the Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor attraction will herald the next development in the regeneration of Galashiels. Stirling-based Ogilvie Construction has been...
Martin Reid is co-founder of The Gin Cooperative

Scottish gin industry hits a new milestone

The Scottish gin industry has hit a new landmark, as more than 250 gins currently in production across the land. The Gin Cooperative, a Scottish...
Runners will head to Arran this weekend

Two day adventure run is back for the second year

Runners will be heading to the Isle of Arran this weekend. Rat race Adventure Sports is back with the Ultra Tour of Arran (UTA), a...

Scottish myths and legends for children

East Lothian Folk Tales for Children weave the heritage of Scotland and storytelling together to tell some of the area's most mysterious myths and stories....
The Collège de Navarre, in Paris, where Crichton studied in 1577

The talented Mr Crichton – and his sad demise

With a dazzling intellect that won him fame across Europe, coupled with brilliant dancing, riding and duelling skills, there was never a man better named...

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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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