VISITORS to the Scottish Parliament's main hall will be able to learn about the history of Scotland's national drink at an exhibition which opens today.

The event brings together objects from across the world of Scotch whisky, and looks at how the Water of Life is produced, marketed and exported.

Scotch Whisky: From Grain to Glass marks the centenary of the Scotch Whisky Association, and is open Monday to Friday until January 3. Picture: Stewart Attwood