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Battle royal – the story of the Battle of Culloden

In 1746, the last land battle fought on the mainland of the United Kingdom ended the Jacobite ‘Forty-Five’ rising. It also terminated both the military...

There’s a new name for an old Macallan favourite

The Macallan Fine Oak has been given a new name, to reflect its triple cask maturation. The range will now be known as The Macallan...
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Will millenials ever be able to retire?

If the dream of home ownership seems beyond most young people these days, then retirement must appear an impossibility. Not only does the official state...

Nature-depleted Scotland needs new era of rewilding

A sticking plaster approach to conservation is failing Scotland’s wildlife – and species such as red squirrel, wild cat and capercaillie are declining or on...

Pheasant is so pleasant with this delicious recipe

Sourcing food from his own back doorstep is something that Kinloch House chef Steve McCallum is keen to do. The hotel is based near Blairgowrie...

Scotland’s rural communities urged to attend event

Organisers of the 2018 Scottish Rural Parliament have urged community groups, organisations and activists to make sure their voice is heard by attending this year’s...


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