40 h. ago Scottish 'whisky island' getaway you can book for better than 60 per cent off

The island was recently named one of the top travel destinations in Europe for 2026 by Condé Nast Traveler.

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43 h. ago The Scottish whisky distillery near Edinburgh with the 'best tour in the country'

"Such a cool tasting experience, unlike anything I’ve done before."

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3 d. ago Small Scottish island whisky crowned 'best in the world' scoring 99 out of 100

It came out on top at a prestigious global competition in Las Vegas.

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7 d. ago The 'Scottish town' in Japan with whisky distillery inspired by Scotland

Its founder studied at the University of Glasgow and married a Scottish woman.

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7 d. ago John Swinney discusses whisky tariff cuts with US ambassador in 'lengthy' meeting

Mr Swinney said he and the US ambassador "discussed the impact of tariffs on one of Scotland’s most important exports".

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9 d. ago Whisky on the menu as Scottish Secretary Alexander meets US ambassador

Warren Stephens will have talks with Mr Alexander before the diplomat attends the rugby clash between Scotland and the US on Saturday.

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2 w. ago This beautiful island is perfect for a cultural getaway – and it’s just 40 minutes from the UK

Jersey might be known for its remarkable coastline, but Maryann Wright discovers its little-known dance, theatre and art scene

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2 w. ago Scottish hospitality coalition urges chancellor to protect whisky industry

Exclusive: letter to Rachel Reeves from drinks, tourism and farming bodies calls for freeze on spirits duty in budgetA coalition of drinks, tourism and farming bodies has urged the chancellor to protect the Scottish whisky industry from a steeper sales slump and further job losses by freezing spirits duty in her budget next month.The grouping, which includes the Scottish arms of the National Farmers’ Union, the Institute of Directors and UKHospitality, has written to Rachel Reeves to argue that a freeze in duty would be a “strategic investment” that could increase tax revenues. Continue reading...

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