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Book review – Castles and Galleys by Paul Martin

Castles and Galleys has a subtitle of A Reassessment of the Historic Galley-Castles of the Norse-Gaelic Seaways. Whether you’re a history expert or just want...

New vice-chairman appointed to Land and Estates

Scottish Land and Estates has appointed a new vice chairman to develop its public affairs and policy capabilities. Mark Tennant, proprietor of Innes Estate near...
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Author’s debut work is a love letter to Scotland

An appreciation of Scotland has led a first-time writer to send a love letter to the country in his first novel. The Boy and the...

Book review – When The Clyde Ran Red

What’s the story? In the early 20th century, much of Scotland’s industrial heart was based in the west of Scotland, and in particular, in and...

Celebrate the Wimbledon finals with this cocktail

It's Wimbledon finals weekend, with the women's singles meeting today, and the gents singles final due to play tomorrow. To mark the occasion, our friends...

Chasing the Dram: Finding the Spirit of Whisky

What’s the story? Whisky, now a global phenomenon and the mark of sophisticated drinkers world-wide, has been Scotland’s national drink for over five-hundred years. However...

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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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