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Two Scottish rye whiskies arrive from Aribikie

James Robertson is Scottish Field's whisky blogger. In the last few weeks there has been speculation that the first Scottish rye whisky was about to...
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Survey says Balmoral is the second-best known castle in Scotland

Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire is Scotland’s second best known castle, according to a new survey. Research by VisitScotland has revealed that the Queen’s Scottish holiday...
Gordon Smith shows off the new Bells pies for Hogmanay

Treat for foodies with launch of two new pies for the festive season

Foodies are in line for a treat this festive season with a new range of pies. Bells Pies has unveiled its succulent new range ahead...
Viking Mead is the first brewery of its kind on Shetland

Fantastic first food festival for Up Helly Aa

Shetland’s first pop-up food market is taking place the day the day before Up Helly Aa. Running on 29 January from 4-, entrance is free...
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Scottish brewery launches crowdfunding campaign to open new bar

An Aberdeen brewery has started a crowdfunding campaign to open a bar in its hometown. Fierce Beer's campaign went live at 10 am on Friday,...
Cabinetmakers House on Jedburgh’s historic High Street

Historic building blends period architecture and modern comforts

With its cream-painted facade and array of brightly coloured pot plants, Cabinetmakers House is an eye-catching Georgian terraced property on Jedburgh’s historic High Street. However,...

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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...
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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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