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Book review – Enlightenment Edinburgh: A Guide
Edinburgh was the intellectual hub of the western world in the 18th century, with treatises and lectures on science, medicine, law, architecture, philosophy and political...

2018 Scottish Senior Open returns to the golf coast
The Scottish Senior Open will return to the heartland of Scotland’s celebrated golf coast in East Lothian for the fourth successive year. Craigielaw Golf Club...

Royal patron officially confirmed for Scottish society’s 200th birthday
A Scottish society which marks its bicentenary in 2020 has been given Royal approval. The Royal Celtic Society has announced that HRH the Princess Royal...
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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...

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. ...

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...