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The latest content from Scotch whisky’s Edinburgh home.
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A collage of 6 images of Scotch whisky including Lochlea , Glenturret, Glenfarclas, Malt Riot, Bunnahabhain and Octomore against various whisky tour projections.
Whiskies of the Month

October Whiskies of the Month

02 Oct 2025

This month, we are paying a nod to distilleries who are actively recognising how important their heritage is, from using local, sustainable ingredients to continuing to use traditional whisky making methods.
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Edinburgh & Scotland

The Hidden Closes of Edinburgh

01 Oct 2025

Uncover the hidden closes of Edinburgh’s Old Town, where each passageway carries centuries of history.
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Morning sun on Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh & Scotland

Best Autumnal Sights of Edinburgh

17 Sep 2025

Autumn has arrived, bringing with it the colder months, russet, whisky-coloured leaves and darker nights.
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Bottles of Scotch whisky on an amber table with barley
Whiskies of the Month

September Whiskies of the Month

05 Sep 2025

September Whiskies of the Month: “Grain to glass” is the idea that every whisky tells a story that begins long before it reaches the bottle.
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Six bottes of Scotch Whisky against a backdrop showing a landscape of Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat.
Whiskies of the Month

August Whiskies of the Month

28 Jul 2025

This month's theme is Edinburgh and all the whiskies have a story relating to Edinburgh.
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Six bottles of Scotch whisky on a barrel accompanied with various ingredients such a shortbread, an apple, a lemon wedge, peppercorns, a pineapple and mint chocolate. All the whiskies and ingredients sit on a whisky barrel against a whisky bar.
Whiskies of the Month

July Whiskies of the Month

01 Jul 2025

We’re taking you on a whisky journey around the world from the historic capital of Scotland to the tropical beaches of the Caribbean.
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Six bottles of Scotch whisky against a rainbow background with rainbow laces.
Whiskies of the Month

June Whiskies of the Month

28 May 2025

We are celebrating Pride Month by selecting whiskies to represent the colours and meanings behind the Pride Flag.
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View of person shot from the back gazing onto Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat as the sun sets.
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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Image of The Meadows in Edinburgh with pink blossom trees and green leafed trees with people sitting down having picnics.
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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Three bottles of Scotch whisky surrounded by miniature Scottish flags against a burgundy background.
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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Table set within the Whisky Collection with floor to ceiling bottles of whisky.
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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Visitors looking at Scotch whisky collection
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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