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History and Heritage

Wherever you are in Cumbria and the Lake District you can feel the shadow of a deep cultural heritage. Here are the standing stones and circles of the ancients, the powerful traces of Rome and the mighty fortresses of the Normans. The history of the Vikings, the Angles and the Saxons is read in the names they left behind, including fell, dale, beck, ghyll, mere, tarn and howe.

Later arrivals came not to conquer but to bask in the beauty of the landscapes and let it inspire them to artistic greatness: William Wordsworth, John Ruskin, Beatrix Potter, JMW Turner, Kurt Schwitters and Andy Goldsworthy are just a few of the names who carved their creativity out of Cumbrian stone; today, a rich creative life builds on this exceptional heritage.

 You can see it and feel it within a few short miles; the artworks in mountains and forests, the scores of galleries and artists’ studios, the packed programme performances and festivals – not just music and comedy but wool, print and ceramics. It's the intimate venues and outdoor stages in stunning settings that make a cultural break here something unique.

For a taste of the art and culture waiting for you in England’s best-known landscape explore the sections below and at www.lakesculture.co.uk.

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Studfold Gate Stone Circle
Studfold Gate Stone Circle

Stone circle is now incomplete and has a modern wall cutting through it, incorporating one stone.…

Mike Pennington posing with Pennington's Spirits in front of the sign for the distillery in Kendal, Cumbria © Christopher Holmes Photography
Pennington's Spirits

Family-run distillery in Kendal offering guided tours and tastings. Discover how we craft gins,…

Stained glass window at St. Martin's Church Brampton
St. Martin's Church, Brampton

A 'very remarkable building with windows glowing with gemstone colours', according to architectural…

Exterior and Gardens at Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens

Mirehouse is a beautiful family home in a breathtaking setting, welcoming visitors of all ages.…

St Michael and All Angels, Beetham
St Michael and All Angels, Beetham

The beautiful Grade I church we see today, situated by the River Bela, is the result of additions…

Jesus Church, Troutbeck
Jesus Church, Troutbeck

Nestling in the hills of the Troutbeck Valley, a place for walkers and pilgrims to pause, reflect…

Our Lady Star of the Sea & St Michael Church, Workington
Our Lady Star of the Sea & St Michael Church, Workington

The church was designed by Edward Welby Pugin (son of Augustus Welby Pugin) and built between 1873…

Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
Carlisle Cathedral

Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events,…

St. Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
St. Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere

Standing at the centre of the town of Bowness-on-Windermere, this Grade I listed church boasts…

Hardknott Roman Fort
Hardknott Roman Fort

Hardknott Roman Fort is one of the most dramatically sited and remote Roman forts in Britain. It…

Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - Lakeside Pier

Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you…

Exterior at Kendal Museum in Kendal, Cumbria
Kendal Museum

Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter.  The…

Bluebird at The Ruskin Museum
The Ruskin Museum

Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…

St. Martin of Tours, Martindale
St. Martin of Tours Church, Martindale

The 'Old Church' of St Martin was built in the 1660's on the site of a probable earlier chapel…

Grounds and historic buildings at Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
Nenthead Mines

Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston. This remote valley is covered by…

St Lawrence, Morland
St Lawrence, Morland

Morland church has the only Anglo Saxon tower in Cumbria which is a remarkable survival and…

St Michael, Brough
St Michael, Brough

Come and walk up the aisle of our beautiful and peaceful church and learn about the lives of the…

Exterior, Grounds, and Gardens at Holker Hall and Gardens near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
Holker Hall and Gardens

A fascinating historic house where the elegance and loveliness of the Victorian era combine with…

Exterior and Grounds of Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston, Cumbria
Swarthmoor Hall

Swarthmoor Hall is a 17th century, Grade II* listed country house. The Hall is regarded as the…

Shap Standing Stones
Shap Standing Stones

Today, the principal feature is the Goggleby Stone, a 12 ton monolith, which was re-erected in 1975…

St Michael & All Angels Church, Hawkshead
St. Michael & All Angels Church, Hawkshead

Grade I listed, it is one of the finest examples of a late medieval, vernacular Lake District…

St. Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands
St. Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands

12th century Norman church, built with stones from Hadrian’s Wall and where King Edward I…

Exterior and Grounds at Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin in Coniston, Lake District
Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin

Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…

Quaker Meeting House, Brigflatts
Quaker Meeting House, Brigflatts

Brigflatts, near Sedbergh, Cumbria, is one of the most famous Quaker meeting houses, known and…

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  • 1Studfold Gate Stone Circle
  • 2Pennington's Spirits
  • 3St. Martin's Church, Brampton
  • 4Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens
  • 5St Michael and All Angels, Beetham
  • 6Jesus Church, Troutbeck
  • 7Our Lady Star of the Sea & St Michael Church, Workington
  • 8Carlisle Cathedral
  • 9St. Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
  • 10Hardknott Roman Fort
  • 11Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - Lakeside Pier
  • 12Kendal Museum
  • 13The Ruskin Museum
  • 14St. Martin of Tours Church, Martindale
  • 15Nenthead Mines
  • 16St Lawrence, Morland
  • 17St Michael, Brough
  • 18Holker Hall and Gardens
  • 19Swarthmoor Hall
  • 20Shap Standing Stones
  • 21St. Michael & All Angels Church, Hawkshead
  • 22St. Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands
  • 23Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin
  • 24Quaker Meeting House, Brigflatts
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  1. Castlerigg Stone Circle
    Castlerigg Stone Circle

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    Castlerigg, Keswick, Cumbria, CA10 2AA

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    0191 2691200

    customers@english-heritage.org.uk

    Keswick

    Raised in circa 3000BC, Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric of all British stone circles with the mountain of Helvellyn as a dramatic backdrop.

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  2. St Michael & All Angels Church, Hawkshead
    St Michael & All Angels Church, Hawkshead
    St. Michael & All Angels Church, Hawkshead

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    Church Hill, Hawkshead, AMBLESIDE, Cumbria, LA22 0PQ

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    01539 436301

    AMBLESIDE

    Grade I listed, it is one of the finest examples of a late medieval, vernacular Lake District church. It has literary connections with Wordsworth and was also the home the home of Archbishop Sandys in the 16th century.

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  3. Long Meg and her daughters, by Simon Ledingham
    Long Meg and her daughters, by Simon Ledingham
    Long Meg and her Daughters

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    Little Salkeld, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1NW

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Penrith

    Second largest circle in England - 360' diameter. Long Meg is an outlying stone and is decorated with concentric circle - late Neolithic or early Bronze Age (c2000 or earlier).

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  4. St. Gregory Church, Vale of Lune
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    St. Gregory Church, Vale of Lune

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    Marthwaite, SEDBERGH, Cumbria, LA10 5ED

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    0845 303 2760

    north@thecct.org.uk

    SEDBERGH

    Cautley chapel was built in the early 1860s by the Upton family, when the London and North Western Railway was building its Ingleton branch and sent a Scripture Reader to the navvies.

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  5. St. John's Church, Keswick
    St. John's Church, Keswick
    St. John's Church, Keswick

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    Ambleside Road, KESWICK, Cumbria, CA12 4DD

    Telephone

    01768 775855

    KESWICK

    The church is situated centrally in Keswick and stands out by virtue of its tall spire. The site for this church commands superb views of the surrounding Lakeland hills.

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  6. Newlands Church
    Newlands Church
    Newlands Church

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    Newlands, KESWICK, Cumbria, CA12 5TU

    KESWICK

    Newlands church, set in the midst of the lovely Newlands Valley, is a haven of peace and tranquillity, it can be traced back to the mid 16th century, although it was substantially refurbished in the 1840s.

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  7. Black Cat Gin at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Gin at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
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    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
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    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
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    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Distillery

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    Black Cat Distillery, Brougham Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2DE

    Telephone

    07854 944597

    info@blackcatdistillery.co.uk

    Penrith

    Black Cat Distillery operates out of a stunning fortified and walled Medieval Hall at Brougham. Our gin is infused with the echoes of the past that permeate the very walls! We distill, fill and label our products on site.

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  8. Bluebird at The Ruskin Museum
    Bluebird at The Ruskin Museum
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    Bluebird at The Ruskin Museum
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    The Ruskin Museum

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    The Ruskin Museum, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DU

    Telephone

    015394 41164

    information@ruskinmuseum.com

    Coniston

    Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View the fully restored Bluebird craft in the Bluebird wing of the museum. Discover the mineral wealth of the fells, all at 'the most thought provoking…

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  9. The Heritage Boat Osprey at the Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    The Heritage Boat Osprey at the Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
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    Windermere Jetty Museum

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    Windermere Jetty, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BN

    info@windermerejetty.org

    Windermere

    Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats, people and the rich history of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake.

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  10. Painting in the Collection Galleries at Abbot Hall in Kendal, Cumbria
    Painting in the Collection Galleries at Abbot Hall in Kendal, Cumbria
    Collection Galleries

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    Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL

    Telephone

    01539 637940

    marketing@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Kendal

    Lakeland Arts' much-loved art collection includes paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture ranging from the 1700's to the present. In our refreshed collection galleries discover the stories of our extraordinary collection pieces and the people…

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  11. St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld
    St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld
    St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld

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    Great Salkeld, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 9NA

    Telephone

    01768 898396

    PENRITH

    There has probably been a church in Great Salkeld since 880 AD, when the body of St Cuthbert was rested here after being brought from Holy Island. The Pele Tower was added in 1380, with an iron door for defence of the inhabitants against the Scots.

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  12. Hardknott Roman Fort
    Hardknott Roman Fort
    Hardknott Roman Fort

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    Hardknott Pass, Eskdale, Cumbria, CA19 1TH

    Eskdale

    Hardknott Roman Fort is one of the most dramatically sited and remote Roman forts in Britain. It measures just three-acres and the fort at Hardknott enjoyed command of the Eskdale Valley and the Roman road to Ravenglass.

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  13. Exterior of Wordsworth Grasmere in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Exterior of Wordsworth Grasmere in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Wordsworth Grasmere

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    Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

    Telephone

    015394 35544

    enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere. Discover the home of William Wordsworth, one of England’s most famous poets. Step back 200 years and experience the sights, sounds and smells of family life at Dove Cottage.

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  14. St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory
    St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory
    St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory

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    Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HQ

    Brampton

    Set in a tranquil rural landscape, overlooked by Hadrian's Wall, Lanercost Priory forms a magnificent and fascinating complex of historic buildings. St Mary’s sits in the former nave of the Priory, an Augustinian monastery founded in 1169.

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  15. St. Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen
    St. Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen
    St. Stephen's Church, Kirkby Stephen

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    Vicarage Lane, KIRKBY STEPHEN, Cumbria, CA17 4QX

    Telephone

    01768 371279

    KIRKBY STEPHEN

    Entered from the Market Square through handsome cloisters built in 1810, the parish church stands on the site of a Saxon church and contains many ancient relics.

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  16. Allan Bank in Autumn in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
    Allan Bank in Autumn in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
    Grasmere Fell near Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
    Michael Hirst, Artist at Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Paul Harris
    Picnic on the Lawn at Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images,  Paul Harris
    Views near Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Paul Harris
    Red Squirrel at Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Michael Hirst
    View from Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Steven Barber
    View from Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
    Woodland Walk near Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Paul Harris
    Misty Morning near Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Paul Harris
    Allan Bank in Autumn in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
    Grasmere Fell near Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
    Michael Hirst, Artist at Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Paul Harris
    Picnic on the Lawn at Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images,  Paul Harris
    Views near Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Paul Harris
    Red Squirrel at Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Michael Hirst
    View from Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Steven Barber
    View from Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
    Woodland Walk near Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Paul Harris
    Misty Morning near Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Paul Harris
    Allan Bank

    Address

    National Trust - Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QB

    Telephone

    015394 35143

    allanbank@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Grasmere

    Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only partially restored and decorated, this isn’t a typical National Trust experience.

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  17. Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Interior and Nave of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Interior and Nave of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Carlisle Cathedral

    Address

    Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    01228 548151

    marketing@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    Carlisle

    Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events, family activities, refreshments or simply a moment of peace - a warm welcome awaits.

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  18. Exterior and grounds at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images
    Exterior and grounds at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images
    Exterior and gardens at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images, Lucy Tickle
    Visitors Admiring artwork in the house at Sizergh Castle, Lake District - National Trust
    Interior and decorations at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images
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    Walking routes at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images
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    Cafe and food and drink at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images
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    Exterior and gardens at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images, Lucy Tickle
    Visitors Admiring artwork in the house at Sizergh Castle, Lake District - National Trust
    Interior and decorations at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images
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    Walking routes at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images
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    Cafe and food and drink at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images
    Cafe and food and drink at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images
    Sizergh

    Address

    National Trust - Sizergh, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE

    Telephone

    015395 60951

    sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Nr Kendal

    Sizergh boasts 800 years of family history, and is filled with thousands of fascinating items collected by 26 generations of the Strickland family.

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    Kendal Castle

    Address

    Kendal Castle, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7DJ

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    info@cumbriatourism.org

    Kendal

    Kendal Castle is situated on a mound-like hill, known as a drumlin, to the east of the town of Kendal, Cumbria, in northern England.

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  20. Exterior of The Lakes Distillery near Cockermouth, Lake District
    Exterior of The Lakes Distillery near Cockermouth, Lake District
    Employee Working at the Stills at The Lakes Distillery near Cockermouth, Lake District
    Inside The Lakes Distillery near Cockermouth, Lake District
    Selection of Lakes Beverages from The Lakes Distillery near Cockermouth, Lake District
    Exterior of The Lakes Distillery near Cockermouth, Lake District
    Employee Working at the Stills at The Lakes Distillery near Cockermouth, Lake District
    Inside The Lakes Distillery near Cockermouth, Lake District
    Selection of Lakes Beverages from The Lakes Distillery near Cockermouth, Lake District
    The Lakes Distillery

    Address

    The Lakes Distillery, Nr Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria, CA13 9SJ

    Telephone

    017687 88850

    info@lakesdistillery.com

    Nr Bassenthwaite Lake

    The award-winning Lakes Distillery Company opened in December 2014 in The Lake District National Park with the vision of producing a world class single malt whisky and a global brand that is recognised and respected around the world

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