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Book review – I Am The Walker

Scotland's open spaces are at the heart of the new novel by J M Robson. The life of the friendless 20-year-old geek Billy Donaldson, tormented...
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Rebus stageplay coming to two Scottish venues

Legendary Scots detective Rebus is coming to the stage later this year. Ian Rankin's sleuth takes centre stage in this brand new production, created especially...
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Getting the elderly outdoors in a walking group

Older people in Stirling have been boosting their health in the great outdoors. It's thanks to a partnership between a leading housing provider and Scotland’s...

Galloway Hoard heading home under new deal

Scottish historical treasures will be seen on their 'home turf' after a new deal was agreed. National Museums Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway Council have...

Holts hosted event to mark shooting season

Holts Auctioneers hosted a very successful event at the House of Bruar to coincide with the start of the grouse shooting season. Several interesting guns...

Enterprising and innovative firms are wanted

Forward-thinking companies who are showing innovative thinking are being sought. The 2019 Scottish Rural Awards are searching for Scottish firms to enter the Rural Enterprise...

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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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