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Book review: The Haldanes of Gleneagles

In an age when celebrity names come and go in the blinking of an eyelid, there’s a Scottish family that has endured for over 900...
Artist Textiles is coming to New Lanark

Printed matter competition to celebrate opening of Artist Textiles

A unique competition is being held to celebrate the opening of London’s Fashion and Textile Museum’s Artist Textiles - Picasso to Warhol exhibition at New...
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Best feet forward for this year’s Simplyhealth Great Edinburgh Winter Run

Runners are gearing themselves up to take part in this year's Great Edinburgh Winter Run. The 5K event takes place on Saturday, 13 January. The course...
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Energy efficiency, modern design and real style at Ghillies View

An impressive home built to a high specification has been brought to the market. Ghillies View, in Strathoykel, Ardgay, is being offered for sale through...
Piping in the haggis at a Burns Supper is a fine old Scots tradition

Scotland gets ready to celebrate Burns Night – and there’s lots more going on

The festive season may be over, but the celebrations never stop in Scotland. With various events marking the annual knees-up to celebrate the national Bard,...
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Edinburgh gallery will showcase the work of two acclaimed artists

The work of two artists is being put on show at an Edinburgh gallery from this week. The Open Eye Gallery presents an exhibition of...

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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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