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The Island in Imagination and Experience by Barry Smith

Book review – The Island in Imagination and Experience

From Treasure Island to Robin Island, islands have long proved irresistible to mankind’s imagination. In this book, self-confessed island obsessive Barry Smith explores how islands...
Book review - Edinburgh in 50 Buildings

Book review – Edinburgh in 50 Buildings

The capital’s rich and vibrant past is brought to life in Jack Gillon's fascinating Edinburgh in 50 Buildings, which looks at the Scottish capital’s most...
Floors Castle

Floors Castle offers the perfect venue for those wanting their own ‘royal wedding’

As the excitement ahead of Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie's weddings builds, a Borders castle has launched its own ‘royal’ wedding venue. A very special...
Reestit mutton is a delicacy that is only produced in Shetland

Getting set to enjoy Shetland’s national dish – reestit mutton

Preparations for Shetland's traditional Up Helly Aa event are continuing, and attendees are getting ready for reestit mutton. The essence of slow food is that...
The Finest Road In The World by James Miller

Book review – The Finest Road In The World by James Miller

James Miller tells the dramatic and sometimes surprisingly humorous story of travel and transport in the Highlands, from the eighteen century to the present. It is...
Cycling Climbs Of Scotland by Simon Warren

Book review: Cycling Climbs Of Scotland by Simon Warren

This collection of cycling climbs is perfect for any cyclists who wish to challenge themselves against the steepest slopes that Scotland can throw at them....

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Historic Coleburn Distillery to be revived after 40 years

The historic Coleburn Distillery is set to be revived after 40 years of lying dormant.  Located in the heart of Speyside, Coleburn is being brought...
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Rare bottle of whisky from Port Ellen Distillery set to fetch up to £300,000 at auction

A rare bottle of whisky from Port Ellen Distillery, which re-opened last year after 40 years, is set to fetch up to £300,000 at auction....
Archive image of Gordon & MacPhail shop in Elgin, founded in 1895. Credit: Gordon MacPhail

World’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky to be released this year

Whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail is set to release the world's oldest single malt Scotch whisky this year - an 85-Years-Old from Glenlivet Distillery.  ...
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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...
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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