A new trio of single malts from the GlenAllachie

The GlenAllachie Distillery has launched three single malts which form Batch 3 of its coveted Wood Finish range. The new limited release Speyside Scotch whiskies include an 11-year-old Pedro Ximénez Wood Finish (UK RRSP £59.99, 48% ABV), a 12-year-old Ruby Port Wood Finish (UK RRSP £62.99, 48% ABV) and a 13-year-old Madeira Wood Finish (UK…

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Shetland returns to our screens this autumn

Acclaimed and award-winning BBC One drama series, Shetland is returning for a new thrilling six-part tale this autumn. Douglas Henshall reprising his role as DI Jimmy Perez alongside series favourites Alison O’Donnell, Steven Robertson, Mark Bonnar, Erin Armstrong, Anne Kidd and Lewis Howden. The forthcoming new series centres on the doorstep murder of a prominent…

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Meet the founder of the animal hospice

A woman whose compassion led her to set up the country’s first animal hospice is now concerned that too many dying humans lack the love and care they deserve. Some years ago Alexis Fleming was bedridden with a severe chronic illness and wanted to end her own life – but thanks to her beloved dog…

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Be part of the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge awards night

Scottish Field’s Whisky Challenge marks its 21st birthday this year – and you can be part of the party. Tickets are now available for our whisky awards ceremony, which is taking place at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh on October 29. Each ticket includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival, a three-course meal at…

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Rare whisky makes a strong recovery and set for record year

The rare whisky market for 2021 is set to break all previous records, following a strong first six months of the year. That’s according to new figures published today by whisky analyst, broker and investment experts Rare Whisky 101. The first half of 2021 has seen nearly 85,000 bottles of single malt Scotch whisky traded…

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A historic tale inspired The Balvenie’s Second Red Rose

The Balvenie is expanding its portfolio and launching a new whisky, The Second Red Rose. The newest release to The Balvenie’s coveted Stories range, the recent bottle will form part of a collection of single malts representing tales of characters, endeavour and generational knowledge gathered at the Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown. A tale centred around…

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At 23 years and 11 months, it’s the oldest of its kind

The oldest known white-tailed eagle in the UK has been identified as having been born in Scotland. A ring fitted to a white-tailed eagle nestling that fledged in the Highlands in 1996 allowed the individual to be identified in the field as an adult bird in 2020, making it the oldest known bird of this…

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There’s more to this tale than just Scottish romance

I was put off by the jacket of this book, but in this case the old adage rings true. What may at first glance appear to be a romantic novel is actually a tale full of crime, politics and intrigue, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh in the 1740s. Yes, there is a romantic element…

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Bringing Scotland’s rich history to life in verse

Scottish History in Verse is an anthology of poetry charting Scotland’s journey through the high and low points of its history using the medium of verse. This unique poetic saunter through the centuries also includes a useful little explanation of the background and the events that led to the penning of each poem. This book…

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Debate Night is looking to welcome back audiences

BBC Scotland’s Debate Night TV programme is welcoming back studio audiences – and wants to find people from all walks of life. Hosted by Stephen Jardine, Debate Night is welcoming people back into the studio for their third series. They are looking for people from across Scotland to join them (socially distanced), on the evening…

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