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Council donates obsolete Trust funds to cancer charity

A Scottish council has given almost half a million pounds to a cancer charity. Perth and Kinross Council is donating nearly £450,000 to Macmillan Cancer...

Outstanding chance for writers to develop their skills with Fellowship

Writers are being encouraged to apply for the Scottish Book Trust's Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship. Scotland-based professional writers, who would benefit from time away from...

Feeling ruff for dogs’ charity Christmas breakfast

Santa Paws is coming to town next weekend. On Sunday, 3 December, the award-winning, dog-friendly Mercat Grill is holding Santa Paws – a perfect and...
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Aberdeenshire castle ready to get into the festive spirit

The National Trust for Scotland’s Fyvie Castle will be brimming with season’s greetings as it hosts a Christmas festival next weekend. Running from 1 to...
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Bagpipes inspire new work for BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra to premiere a new work inspired by the bagpipes. The orchestra has signalled its commitment both to contemporary music and...

Giant advent calendar offers lots of treats in Edinburgh

An advent calendar with a difference is coming to Edinburgh. Historic Environment Scotland’s John Sinclair House will be the first of a number of buildings...

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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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