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The monarch who loved Scots’ spooky traditions
Queen Victoria had a fascinations with the spooky goings on at her Highland retreat of Balmoral. Her interest started properly in 1866 when, after paying...
A tasty tradition from Canada to try out
A Canadian tradition is coming to Scotland this weekend. Founder of renowned Bross Bagels, Larah Bross, is bringing her favourite Montreal tradition to Edinburgh this...
Water feature is back working at Scots castle
A water feature first built in the late 19th century has been revived a Scottish castle, after a programme of conservation and repair work by...
These guns sold for high prices at auction
I well remember in my teaching career when the National Lottery was introduced. Every single pupil in the class, when asked to write an essay,...
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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...
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...
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...
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,...
