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What’s the story for hotel’s bedtime book

A Scots hotel is encouraging young guests and aspiring writers to put pen to paper this National Storytelling Week (January 26 – February 3) in...
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Oro Distilling Company hope it’s V for victorious

Fresh from the successful launch of their debut gin, the Oro Distilling Company has announced the release of its follow-up gin: Oro V. Already an...

For one day only – it’s the Rabbi Burns bagel

To celebrate Burns Night, Bross Bagels in Edinburgh are launching their limited edition Rabbi Burns, available tomorrow only. The Rabbi Burns will be complete with...

Haggis emoji campaign needs one final push

The campaign for the creation of a haggis emoji is appealing for a final push with Burns Night taking place tomorrow. The bid, which has...
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15 tips to keep your pets healthy in the snow

Vets across the nation are bracing themselves for a busy spell with the arrival of icy weather. Pet emergency provider Vets Now emergency hospitals and...
Mackie's Traditional flavour is going orange for Muscular Dystrophy

Aberdeen ice cream parlour to ‘Go Orange’ for a day

Iconic Scottish ice cream maker Mackie’s of Scotland will colour their most popular flavour, known as ‘Traditional’, bright orange next week. On Friday 1 February,...

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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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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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