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Photographic exhibition will be all At Sea

A Scots photographer's portrait of working men and women from north-east Scotland’s fishing communities have been unveiled at a new exhibition. Photographic portraits by London-based...

Win a day’s driven grouse shooting at Glenogil

Shooting enthusiasts can win a prize of a lifetime – a day’s driven grouse shooting in Scotland. The traditional Grand Grouse Draw, organised by the...

Rugby legend is new face of Scotch cream liqueur

Scotch cream liqueur has added a kick to its six-week festive campaign by teaming up with Scottish rugby legend Gavin Hastings OBE. Magnum  has appointed...

Scots schoolboy’s poem read at Buckingham Palace

A schoolboy from the Isle of Harris read a poem to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War I. Hamish Scott (15), was...
Members of the public gather on St Ninian's Isle Beach, Shetland for filmmaker Danny Boyle’s Pages of the Sea (Photo: Dave Donaldson)

Remembering the fallen on Scotland’s beaches

Tributes to the fallen in war were made all over Scotland yesterday, with six special commemorations on the nation's beaches. Film director Danny Boyle’s special...

Crofters give their backing to rockets galore

Plans for the UK’s first spaceport to blast off in north-west Scotland have taken a major step forward. Melness Crofters Estate (MCE), who own the...

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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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The Macallan unveils single malts inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – including rare 46 Year Old

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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