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The Mercat Grill in East Lothian

Take part in the world’s biggest pub quiz from the comfort of a local

An award-winning bar and restaurant is inviting locals and their four-legged friends to take join them and take part in the world's biggest pub quiz....
The Drowned and the Saved by Les Wilson

Book review – The Drowned and the Saved: When War Came to the Hebrides

A truly harrowing account, Les Wilson’s book sheds light on the untold Hebridean war experience. The Drowned and the Saved pays homage to the victims...
Councillor Glen Sanderson of Northumberland County Council with Councillor Gordon Edgar of Scottish Borders Council

Bid to secure important status for bridge between Scotland and England

A bridge between Scotland and England is at the centre of a bid to become one of 100 most important sites south of the border....
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Final releases from Tomatin’s fantastic five series

Scottish whisky distillery Tomatin has this week announced the release of the final two expressions in its limited edition Five Virtues series. The series draws...
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Scotch whisky firm becomes official sponsor of The Open

The Open is famous for its legendary Claret Jug trophy, but it will be tied to a Scots whisky for the next few years. Independent...
The Ardbeg Distillery on Islay

Plans to grow the Ardbeg Distillery on Islay are revealed

Multi-million pound plans to grow the Ardbeg Distillery in Islay have been revealed. Owned by The Glenmorangie Company, the development will see a new still...

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Euan Duncan, a Partner at law firm Morton Fraser MacRoberts

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...
The Macallan The Tree of Life.

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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