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Ban on shock collars in Scotland is a win for animal welfare
Scotland's decision to ban the use of electric shock collars and other electronic training devices has been welcomed by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). BVA...

Scotland’s answer to Route 66 is one of the best value for money tourism experiences on Earth
Scotland’s answer to America’s Route 66 has been named one of the best value for money tourism experiences on the planet. The North Coast 500...

Book review – The Tweed Dales: Journeys and Excavations
What’s the story? In an interesting hybrid of historical writing, folklore and travel writing, Elspeth Turner and Donald Smith attempt to take their reader on...

A famous name in Scotch whisky makes a return to the shelves
A Scottish distiller is returning to the whisky market after a gap of around 40 years. John Crabbie and Co is launching two new expressions,...
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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...