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Katy Hill and Richard Bacon burying the Blue Peter time capsule in 1998

A rare chance to see TV time capsule’s contents

A famous time capsule which was buried on TV then accidentally dug up after 19 years, is coming to Scotland. When the Blue Peter Millennium...
The chest was owned by Sir Alexander Gordon, the Duke of Wellington’s aide-de-camp

Duke of Wellington’s aide’s chest goes to auction

An innocent-looking wooden chest belonging to a Scotsman is set to go to auction - and it has an amazing history. Holts Auctioneers are selling...
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Great Tapestry’s return is welcomed by writer

Scots writer Alexander McCall Smith is delighted that the Great Tapestry of Scotland is returning to New Lanark. With just a week to go, New...

Italian honour bestowed on restaurateur

A restaurateur known for serving up authentic Italian food across his eateries in Edinburgh has been honoured by the Italian government. Tony Crolla is known...

Book review: RHS Genealogy for Gardeners

  What's the story? We’re finally starting to see signs of summer, and the gardens are in full bloom at last! If you’re a budding...

Former Mercury Prize nominees set to play in Scotland

Former Mercury Prize nominees the Portico Quartet will head to Edinburgh next month. The group will play at the Summerhall this summer, on 20 June. Portico...

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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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