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Captain William Leith-Ross (centre) with two colleagues during the Jezireh Reconnaissance, March 1917

Marking a Scot’s centenary of bravery in World War I

With the centenary of World War One upon us this year, the National Army Museum is marking the occasion by highlighting the stories of inspiring...
The pattern created by a Bruichladdich (Photo: Ernie Button)

More than happiness found in a whisky glass

Eleven years ago, amateur photographer Ernie Button found something beautiful at the bottom of an empty whisky glass. It happened completely by accident. One morning,...

A love of whiskey led to the start of a successful blog

Originally from Kentucky, Tom Fischer is founder of BourbonBlog.com and co-founder of the first Whisk(e)y Marketing School and Sommelier Program. The growth of Bourbon has...

Whisky – The Connoisseur’s Journal

What’s the Story? The Whisky Journal provides readers with a well organised and attractive way to record information from tasting notes to ages. With the...
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Now’s the time to spring clean your make-up bag

With the longer days and warmer temperatures finally here, it’s time to spring clean your make-up bag. Streamline your regime and make space in your...
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Scotland’s on the cusp of a fashion renaissance

Scotland is leading the way when it comes to fashion. That's the view of Lord Eddy Downpatrick, the founder of the menswear and accessories range FIDIR....
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Top festive things to do and see near Pitlochry

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city during the festive season and head north to the lively small town of Pitlochry with our top...
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Review: Nature meets luxury on an autumn break at Cumbria’s Hidden River Cabins

Morag Bootland heads south of the border for a relaxing dog-friendly, family break at Hidden River Cabins in Cumbia. As we drive through the beautiful...
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Glasgow Marriott celebrates a new look

Over 300 guests descended on the refurbished Glasgow Marriott Hotel on Argyle Street last week to celebrate a night to remember for this award-winning property’s...
The Enchanted Forest returns this October and November. [Credit: Lesley Martin]

The Enchanted Forest reveals this year’s theme

The 'Enchanted Forest' is returning this October and November with a new theme. The highly anticipated sound and light show, which takes place in Faskally...
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Review: The Alan, Manchester

Like many British cities over the last 30 years Manchester has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance thanks to huge injections from business, culture, sports and general...
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REVIEW: Into the wild at Loch Rannoch Hotel

Rosie Morton swapped Edinburgh city for an outdoorsy retreat by the banks of Loch Rannoch - and it spoke to the soul.    Edinburgh has...
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....
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Jeremy Clarkson to serve Hawkstone in Scotland

Scots will find it easier to get their hands on a pint of Jeremy Clarkson’s award-winning beer after a supply deal with national pub brand...
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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Locals save 150-year-old Scottish Oakbank Hotel on shores of the Holy Loch

Campaigners in Sandbank are celebrating after being awarded a grant to fund a community buy-out of their local pub, the Oakbank Hotel. The amount of...
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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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