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Here’s 3 top cycling routes through Perthshire and the Cairngorms 

We explore three great cycling routes through Perthshire and the Cairngorms with adventurer Markus Stitz as his new book, Gravel Rides Cairngorms & Perthshire, comes...
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The Enchanted Forest: Theme revealed for Perthshire light show and how to get tickets

One of Perthshire’s most popular events, The Enchanted Forest, returns once again this autumn, and organisers have revealed this year’s theme.   When will it...
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Life With Gray O’Brien: ‘I am so disappointed with the current vein of dramas on TV at the moment’

Scottish actor Gray O’Brien on growing up, the TV he's watching at home, and the best advice he's ever been given.    I was born...
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The Good Books, Claire Wilson: ‘I learned my craft reading Stephen King from an early age’

Claire Wilson on the books of her childhood and how Stephen King and Val McDermid inspired her writing.    The first book I remember reading:...
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Review: Leftfield, Edinburgh

Editor Richard Bath revisits Edinburgh’s Leftfield, a venerable Bruntsfield restaurant which has just undergone a refurbishment and remains one of the capital's finest bistros.  ...
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Life With Brandon McPhee: ‘I’ll never forget the moment my grandad let me try his accordion for the first time—it just felt right’

Musician Brandon McPhee on falling in love with the accordion, how Jimmy Shand continues to inspire him and the music he listens to at home. ...

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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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