
This month Amabel Barraclough meets writer William Dalrymple who swapped Scotland's east coast for India where he is now involved in running a hugely successful literary festival.
Closer to home we visit the beautiful Orkney Isles - these islands present an unrivalled landscape of ancient treasures and with a culture that is more Scandinavian than Scots, a remote feel that brings out a real sense of community in its people.
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A lifestyle portrait session with photographer Suzanne Black and fabulous canvas or wall frame of your favourite image, worth £420
A host of prizes from the Orkney Isles for one lucky reader, including a country house weekend
Tickets to the Scottish Homebuilding and Renovation show
Plus see below for our exclusive competition to win £500 worth of curtains from Montgomery
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Here at Scottish Field we like to pick up on those news stories that you might not find in your daily paper. Come back every weekday to see the latest updated stories.
Celebrate spring and enjoy and Easter Extravaganza
Spring festival to celebrate one of Scotland's most dramatic gardens


If the spring sunshine is making you feel like brightening your home then you need our April issue. We have 26 page brimming with ideas and tips for you. We feature two totally contrasting readers' homes - a Victorian Perthshire townhouse and a castle in Fife and if you are taken with either of them we offer great ways to get their look in your home.
We also have new Interiors News pages where you can find out what's new in Scotland and get inspiration for ideas with colour and design.
And if we have inspired you then why not enter our fabulous competition to win a voucher for £500 worth of curtains from Montgomery click here to find out more
The charming Buccleuch Arms Hotel is simply passionate, full stop! It boasts a warm welcome with an award winning restaurant catering to most dietary needs and a couple friendly bar. No request is seen as a stretch. The hotel has 14 comfortable, en suite bedrooms. Situated centrally in Moffat it is an ideal base to explore the beautiful surrounding area with some magnificent walks and country side. As an added bonus the Buccluech is also a dog friendly establishment.
Region: Highland
Bottled By: Distillery
Whisky Challenge Score: 1,5
Price Band £: 30-50
Alcohol content: 43,0% abv
Type of Whisky: Single Malt Whisky
Reviewed By: RICHARD JOYNSON

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