Scotch whisky distilleries welcome record number of visitors
A record number of people visited Scotch whisky distilleries in the last year, according to new figures.
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Brothers launch boat ahead of 3,000-mile Atlantic challenge
Three brothers who plan to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic have launched their boat in Loch Lomond.
Funding boost for project aiming to transform abandoned Moray farm into historic distillery
A project to revitalise an abandoned Moray farm as a whisky tourist attraction has moved a step closer to realisation.
Scottish exports to EU growing faster than rest of UK
Exported goods from Scotland to the European Union have increased in value by 18.6% in the last financial year, according to Treasury figures.
National whisky festival heading to Aberdeen for the first time
Scotland's national whisky festival is heading to Aberdeen for the first time.
Finding space among the larger whisky players
Sometimes the numbers surrounding Scotch whisky are simply breathtaking.
Plans to grow whisky industry in sustainable way set out at conference
Plans to grow the Scotch whisky industry while ensuring its environmental sustainability have been set out at the sector’s annual conference.
Scotch whisky industry to hold annual gathering
Plans to strengthen and grow the Scotch whisky industry over the next three decades will be at the heart of the sector’s annual conference.
VIDEO: Former Chancellor of Exchequer Kenneth Clarke returns to Speyside distillery to open cask he laid 25 years ago
It's 25 year's since the UK’s then Chancellor of the Exchequer laid a whisky cask in Moray with instructions it was not to be opened until the region elected a Conservative MP.
‘Record-breaking’ whisky festival comes to an end
The 20th annual Spirit of Speyside Festival came to an end yesterday, as a record-breaking number of visitors flocked to the region to attend 710 events across six days.
Craigellachie raises a glass after making thousands through whisky auction
A Speyside village is toasting success after raising nearly £38,500 selling whisky at auction.
Spirit of Speyside Festival: Awards handed out to quartet of whisky legends
Four whisky legends were singled out for special recognition at the opening dinner of the 20th Spirit of Speyside Festival on Wednesday night.
High spirits as plans for Cabrach distillery and heritage centre praised by community
As glasses are raised across the north-east and Moray for the Spirit of Speyside festival, work continues on grand plans to celebrate the illicit history of Scotland’s national drink and its connection to one of Scotland’s most remote communities.
Visitors raise a glass at the 20th annual Spirit of Speyside Festival
Thousands of people are expected to descend on Speyside in the coming days to celebrate its whisky heritage.
Scotch very much not on the rocks new figures reveal
Whisky has grown its impact on the Scottish and UK economies by 10% in three years, new figures from the industry show.
SPONSORED: Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival returns for 20th year
For the 20th consecutive year, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival starts on Wednesday, May 1, running through to Monday, May 6, for an extra-long weekend of tours, sightseeing, history -and of course whisky!
Taiwan’s taste for whisky raises Distell’s revenue by £23m
Taiwan is proving to be a lucrative export market for the Scotch whisky of South African-owned Distell International.
Whisky, westies and walking will bring festival-goers together at Speyside festival
It's a festival of Scotch, but there is much more than just the country's national drink on the menu at a major new event.
Speyside village prepares for whisky auction that draws attention from across the world
Nearly 200 rare and exclusive whiskies from across Scotland are due to go under the hammer in Speyside next month.
Portsoy pairings: Discover two new taste sensations in pretty seaside village
Standing on the beach at Sandend Bay, watching the sun set while sipping a Glenglassaugh dram of rare cask release I’d poured myself was, for me, one of those “life doesn’t get much better than this” moments.
Distillery founder hands over reins to manager
The founder of the world’s first 100% community-owned, fully sustainable distillery is toasting a major milestone in its development after handing over the running of the business to its manager.
Whisky infused ‘Scotch cross buns’ created for Easter
A whisky infused “Scotch Cross Bun” created for Easter will be on sale in New York and London this weekend.
A dram not a drama: how the whisky industry is working to lessen the impact of Brexit
I have tried manfully to avoid any mention of Brexit in these columns. However, its implications are so worrying for all sections of the UK and Scottish economies that it really can’t be avoided.
New whisky distillery opens on Islay
The first new distillery on Islay since 2005 has been officially opened.
Transport secretary to consider plan to move more whisky by rail
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson is to look at setting up a task force to encourage the transportation of whisky distilled in the north and north-east by rail.
Bruichladdich distillery on Islay unveils proposal for maltings
An island whisky distillery has announced plans to install its own on-site malting operation as part of a multimillion-pound infrastructure investment - safeguarding 80 jobs.
Islay distillery announces investment plans as part of sustainable vision
An island whisky distillery has announced plans to install its own on-site malting operation as part of multimillion-pound infrastructure investment.
Expansion plans revealed for £6.5million whisky visitor attraction in Moray
Plans were yesterday unveiled for a new £6.5million visitor attraction in Moray.
Dons lose out to Spanish opposition over name of club’s whisky
Aberdeen FC have lost a legal battle with a sherry producer over the name of its official Scotch whisky.
Diageo gives sneak peek into distillery transformation plans
Drink giant Diageo has given people living near two of its distilleries a first glimpse of plans to transform their visitor facilities as part of its £150 million investment in whisky tourism.
Banchory craft drinks retailer closes just one year after opening
A crafts drinks retailer has become the latest business to close in a Deeside town.
Moray castle closed to the public for more than 15 years to re-open as a tourist attraction
A Moray castle which was declared unsafe for public access more than 15 years ago is being given a major refurbishment.