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Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo drawings in Scotland for first time

Rare 19th century musical game goes on display for first time

Largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy comes to Scotland

Letter signed by Mary Queen of Scots sells at auction

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Celebrating Burns Night doesn’t have to cost a fortune

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A supermarket has launched a special Burns Night specialbuy range. From Sunday, 20 January, customers can pick up a bargain from ALDI’s Burns Night Specialbuy...
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Fascinating facts you may not know about Scotland

Culture | Scotland
We answer some commonly asked questions about Scotland and all things Scottish. Q Are rowan trees sacred? A The rowan has a reputation in Scottish...
An original giant redwood planted in Scotland

Did a Scot beat Darwin to his famous theory?

Culture
Did a little-known, interesting but eccentric Scot from Errol in Perthshire really beat Charles Darwin to the theory of natural selection? Patrick Matthew — landowner,...
The Marble Hall on the first floor, showing three of the five bronze statues associated with King Francis I of France

Art treasures were sold as palace vanished from sight

Culture
The demolition of Hamilton Palace at Hamilton in South Lanarkshire in the 1920s and the dispersal of its treasures in two sales in 1882 and...

Last call made for Food & Drink Awards entries

Food and Drink
A last call is being made for entries from businesses for the North East Scotland Food & Drink Awards 2019. The team behind the only...
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Scottish Book Trust reveals New Writers Awards

Books | Scotland
The Scottish Book Trust has today announced the 10 recipients of the New Writers Award, which is supported by Creative Scotland. Scottish Book Trust, the...
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How the UK–India trade deal opens door in the Scotch whisky industry

Cask and Still | Whisky
Euan Duncan, a Partner at law firm Morton Fraser MacRoberts, on how the UK–India trade deal will affect Scottish whisky and the importance of geographical...
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Scottish Field Summer Challenge 2025 Results

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For 25 years – a quarter of a century – the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge has been helping readers to discover some of the best...
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A Dram with Stewart Bowman, Lochranza: ‘Whisky is not just about making something to drink. It’s about the people and the place, it’s a journey’

Cask and Still | Whisky
Lochranza distillery manager Stewart Bowman chats about his career in whisky, his favourite flavour profiles and what makes Lochranza and Arran whisky so special.  ...
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Ardbeg Smokiverse explores a new high gravity dimension

Food and Drink | Whisky | Whisky News
Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has unveiled Ardbeg Smokiverse - its new limited-edition release to mark Ardbeg Day 2025, which takes place on Saturday 31st May as the...
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Glen Scotia reveals oldest ever whisky – a 50-year-old that’s the first edition in its new Elements series

Cask and Still | Food and Drink | Whisky
Glen Scotia has unveiled a 50-year-old as the first edition in its new Elements of Campbeltown collection. The Elements of Campbeltown Collection takes inspiration from...
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The Macallan unveils single malts inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – including rare 46 Year Old

Cask and Still | Food and Drink | Whisky
The Macallan has launched two single malts inspired by Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including a 46 Year Old whisky. Inspired by Mackintosh’s 1902 stained-glass...
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