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Scottish actress Ashley Jensen stars in new series of BBC drama Shetland
BBC drama Shetland is set to return next week for its eighth season as Scottish actress Ashley Jensen appears as the new detective. The six-part...

SRUC professor wins fellowship to prepare for future pandemics
A professor from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to help prepare for future pandemics. Professor Nicola Holden is one of...

The Spanish Butcher set to open in Edinburgh
The Spanish Butcher is opening in Edinburgh next year. Already a staple of the Glasgow food scene, the Galicia meets Brooklyn eatery will arrive on...

Dàna: Adventure series showcases Scotland’s wild side
From iconic sea stack climbs to winter mountaineering expeditions, series three of BBC ALBA’s Dàna | Scotland’s Wild Side returns this autumn. The new series...
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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...

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...

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...

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. ...