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Turner Prize winning Scottish artist Martin Boyce opens Fruitmarket celebrations

Turner Prize winning Scottish artist Martin Boyce is opening a new exhibition in Edinburgh, to celebrate the Fruitmarket’s 50th anniversary.  The Glasgow based artist’s sculptures...
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Ancient faces brought back to life at Perth Museum

Dramatic facial reconstructions of people who lived up to 4,000 years ago will go on display in Perth, thanks to advanced DNA techniques. Cutting-edge technology...
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Highland Games trophy missing for 90 years returns home

A Highland Games trophy missing for nearly 90 years has returned home after being found in England. The coveted Rose Bowl trophy was awarded to...
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Photo Essay: Water of Leith and Dean Village

Photographer Rachel Bolton heads out around the Water of Leith to capture some incredible pictures.  When living in a city, it can be difficult to...
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Watch: Billy Connolly releases new artwork reflecting on Glasgow childhood and friend Robin Williams

Billy Connolly has released new artwork which reflects on his childhood in Glasgow and remembers his friend, Robin Williams. Sir Billy has launched his Born...
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Edinburgh International Film Festival: Sir Sean Connery honoured with new prize backed by actor’s family

Sir Sean Connery is to be honoured with a new award in his name at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The Sean Connery Prize for...

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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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