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A Painter’s Scotland: Favourite Places, Favourite Paintings
A full-time painter for almost two decades, Charles Simpson’s native pull is expressed in his artwork and candid writing, which comes to the fore in...

The Battle of St Monans: Scotland’s Forgotten Battle
Fife author Leonard Low investigates the forgotten battle of St Monans and explores the darker side of history in his latest book. It was the...

Seafood bonanza awaits at award-winning hotel
Scotland's Hotel of the Year is getting ready to host a seafood extravaganza. East Haugh House Hotel and Restaurant is hosting its annual seafood weekend...
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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...

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...

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...

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. ...