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Edinburgh & Scotland

Walking for your mental health

21 May 2025

Every Wednesday here at SWE, we have ‘Wellbeing Wednesday.’ A recent theme has been ‘Walking for your mental health’.
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Edinburgh & Scotland

Walk for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland

14 May 2025

Elsa, one of our Visitor Experience Managers, put forward the idea of raising funds for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland, in support of our dear friend and colleague who suffered a stroke earlier in the year.
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Whisky & Distilleries

Scotch whiskies linked with celebrities

14 May 2025

From actors and athletes to iconic musicians – there are many who share our love for Scotch whisky. Read below as we explore multiple celebrities who have established their own companies, formed collaborations or have even bagged a spot as a brand ambassador.  
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Edinburgh & Scotland

The Collection Chronicles Part 3

14 May 2025

To celebrate Whisky Month, we launched The Collection Chronicles, a series exploring interesting stories about Claive Vidiz’s collection, housed here at The Scotch Whisky Experience.
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Tasting in The Scotch Whisky Collection - The Scotch Whisky Experience. A visitor assistant is smiling at two visitors who are holding drams of Scotch whisky.
Edinburgh & Scotland

The Collection Chronicles Part 2

13 May 2025

To celebrate Whisky Month, we have launched The Collection Chronicles, exploring The Diageo Claive Vidiz Collection. In this second instalment, we invite you on a journey through some of the most unique and interesting bottles.  
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One of The World's Largest Collection of Scotch Whisky
Edinburgh & Scotland

The Collection Chronicles Part 1

06 May 2025

To celebrate Whisky Month, we'll be introducing The Collection Chronicles, a series uncovering interesting stories about The Diageo Claive Vidiz Collection, housed here at The Scotch Whisky Experience.
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Tasting in The Scotch Whisky Collection featuring four people toasting a dram.
Edinburgh & Scotland

What’s on this Whisky Month

30 Apr 2025

Our favourite time of year is here! Join us this World Whisky Month to celebrate everything Scotch whisky. Read below to explore some of the exciting content and events taking place in the following weeks. Let’s raise a dram to the water of life! 
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Whiskies of the Month

May's Whiskies of the Month

30 Apr 2025

Our May Whiskies of the Month are themed around on and off-screen fictional whisky drinkers. From stubborn detectives to powerhouse attorneys, we’ll explore a connection to each of these iconic characters.
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Edinburgh & Scotland

Spirit of the Unicorn

04 Apr 2025

Here at The Scotch Whisky Experience, we have been busy restoring our historic B-listed building which has provided us with a fantastic opportunity to preserve our two unicorn figures which crown the façade.
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Whiskies of the Month

April's Whiskies of the Month - The Spirit of the Unicorn

02 Apr 2025

This month, our Whiskies of the Month are themed around The Spirit of the Unicorn.
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Edinburgh & Scotland

What to do in Edinburgh this Mother's Day

12 Mar 2025

Stuck on what to do and how to celebrate Mother’s Day? We have curated a list of fun things to do to guarantee a special day.
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Whiskies of the Month

March Whiskies of the Month - Women in Whisky

28 Feb 2025

The March whiskies of the month is centred around women in whisky, celebrating International Women’s Day on Saturday 8th March.
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