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Alan Bean in his days as an astronaut

The late Alan Bean was the Scotsman on the moon

Artist Alan Bean was part of the second lunar landing - and in tribute to his Scots ancestry, he took a swatch of MacBean tartan...
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Using ancient skills to create a crafty coracle

Jane Wilkinson is a willow weaver with a passion for traditional craft and a love for the ancient art of coracle making. Despite studying science...
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Ski Lodge opens for the winter in St Andrews

Think there's no apres without ski? Think again. With the season - both ski and festive almost upon us, The Adamson Restaurant and Bar in...

Turkducken is a festive sandwich with a difference

One of Glasgow’s oldest and most loved restaurants is encouraging shoppers to forget Christmas sandwiches from high street chains and instead support local businesses. From...

When Arriva buses were serving Scotland

Books about buses are, in many ways, like the vehicles themselves. You wait a while for one, and then several arrive in a short space...
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His sculptures have won acclaim the world over

Andrew Kay is a sculptor whose work has won international acclaim. Inspired by nature, his work can be seen throughout the world, and has a...

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Game of Thrones actor Rory McCann invests in a new Scotch whisky Slanj

Game of Thrones actor Rory McCann has invested in a new blended Scotch whisky brand, called Slanj. Brothers Brian and Craig Halley, alongside friend Stuart...
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How the UK–India trade deal opens door in the Scotch whisky industry

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

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’

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

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

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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